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LESSONS AND OTHER FUN
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In the Field   PRIVATE RIDING LESSONS

Lessons are offered both in English and in Western riding styles. Lessons include horse language, horse care, ground safety as well as natural riding techniques and equition training.

Emphasis is on safety first, "from the ground up" horsemanship. We have developed a program specifically designed for the novice to intermediate rider. Adults as well as young riders will benefit greatly from this program. Our specialty is bringing on young riders in a private and safe environment, with children starting as young as three years old.


All ages welcome
$300 for four one-hour sessions or $90 per one-hour session

Please call to arange times convenient to you.

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You, Me, and Pony Makes Thee

 

  YOU, ME, & PONY MAKES THREE—In the New Barn

A one-time Saturday lesson for child and parent/guardian. Accompanied by their parent or guardian, hildren ride horses, brush them, and feed carrots to our gentle ponies. We all learn to sit tall in the saddle. Be sure to wear close-toed shoes. We provide the safety helmets.


Ages 2-5
$75

  • 10-11:30a Sa Jun: 4, 25
  • 10-11:30a Sa Jul: 9, 23
  • 10-11:30a Sa Aug: 6, 20
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Saturday Group   SATURDAY GROUP RIDING LESSONS

We have two openings in this on-going class for beginning students. We ride, groom, clean tack, do ground work, even muck stalls. In fact, we learn every aspect of taking care of our horsey friends. Our students make lasting friendships here—with other riders and with our horses. We especially enjoy the chance to work together.


All ages welcome.
$300 for four three-hour Saturday sessions, 3-12 p.m.

  • Mar: 19, 26
  • Apr: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • May: 7, 14, 21, 28
  • Jun: 4, 11, 18, 25

 
two riders   AFTER-SCHOOL GROUP RIDING LESSONS

Introductory riding lessons for all ages 6 and up. All supplies provided. Please wear close-toed shoes and long pants. Maximum three riders.


All ages welcome.
$300.00 for four lessons once a week.

  • Call to arrange times.

 
Pony Planet   NO SCHOOL: PONY PLANET

For those unexpected holidays and early release school days, we offer experience in all aspects of horse and barn life: riding, mucking, lunging, braiding, feeding, bathing, grooming, grazing, and sweeping. Bring a lunch and a water bottle.


Ages 4 - 11
11:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$85.00 per session

  • Feb: 18, 21
  • Mar: 4 , 18
  • Apr: 18
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A Pizza Ride   PONY PIZZA PLAY DAYS—At the New Barn!

An introductory class which includes grooming to ride and then learning a skill set that will be in place for that trail ride in your future. We will learn the basics of whoa and go, neck reining, direct reining and a balanced seat.

Then we'll enjoy a well deserved pizza break and back to practicing.

A carrot feed at the end of the session is a nice way to leave our horses happy.

Maximum ten, minimum five riders.


Ages 5-11
1:00-4:00 p.m.,
$75.00 per session

  • Jun 26
  • Jul 24
  • Aug 28
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