We offer riding lessons to all students - kids and adults, beginners and advanced, English and western style - on horses and ponies that are safe, fun, and well-trained. Encouraged are solid riding basics, understanding of horse safety and care, a respect for the animals, and a love of the sport.
Kristen Smith Lesson Instruction - 9 yrs experience
Lesson Options and Descriptions
We offer several different choices to fit the needs of different students' levels and goals. Listed below are the options with descriptions. 1/2 Hour Riding Lesson - Private
A full half-hour of riding with one-on-one instruction from the head instructor (never a trainee). Undivided attention offers the beginner student the opportunity to learn without distraction, and to gain the skills and strength necessary to ride more independently of the instructor. Also a significant piece in the advancement of intermediate and advanced riders. 1 Hour Lesson - Grooming and Riding - Private
One hour total. Usually starts with a half hour of riding and a half-hour of grooming; moving more toward 15-20 min of grooming with 40-45 min of riding as the student becomes more proficient at grooming and stronger at riding. This option is beneficial as a progressive step between the 1/2 hour and full hour riding lessons, and also gives the opportunity to learn care, grooming, tacking, and general ground safetly around horses. 1 Hour Riding Lesson - Private
One full hour of riding. Very valuable for more advanced riders and horses. Also very intense. Recommended when rider has gained enough endurance at a half hour to benefit from longer instruction. 1 Hour Riding Lesson - Group
For more experienced riders who are competent to ride independently of their instructor. Includes a small number of students (2-3) at similar experience levels who not only gain the benefit of being instructed, but also from watching the instruction, mistakes, and successes of their fellow students. Note: Before students can attend group lessons, a minimal number of private lessons must be taken to establish suitability for group riding and evaluate level.
2 Hour Unmounted Pony Club Lesson - Group
A course of general equine care, safety, and health geared towards students at levels from beginner to advanced. Hands-on learning environment - fun and relaxed. United States Pony Club manuals D, C, and B/HA/A will be used. Instructor USPC grad '97.
Lesson Options:
Please call for pricing. 908-403-4223. 1 ASTM - SEI certified riding helmet at all times when mounted.
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