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Private

Lessons

Private lessons are available in 30 or 45-minute increments where the sole focus of the instructor is on you. Great for the serious rider who is looking to advance their course of study as quickly as possible.

Group

Lessons

 

These are 45-minute group lessons of 3-6 people on average. Group lessons are a great way to get instruction if you thrive on learning in groups! During parts of the lesson, the instructor dedicates his/her attention to each rider individually, but typically the group as a whole will work together. Different levels of group lessons exist, ensuring that everyone participating is matched with others of equal knowledge so no one is left scrambling to catch up or bored because they've already learned the lesson's objectives. Every member of the group lesson is actively challenged to do his/her best!

Beginner

Lunge Line Lessons

This is the place to start for anyone looking to start his or her riding endeavors. These 30 or 45 minute private lessons focus on helping the beginner rider gain confidence on the horse's back and control over what he does. Emphasis is placed on developing your balance, coordination, and an overall correct position. The skills and confidence you will build during these lessons will allow you to progress into group lessons or safely venture out on your own with a well-developed seat.

Exercise

Seat

Lessons

During these 30 or 45 minute private lessons you'll do exercises on horseback, focusing on building balance, strength, and harmony with your horse. The lessons start in walk, and progress to trot and canter, sometimes without stirrups. This is a wonderful lesson tool that has received rave reviews in the past and continues to be a favorite.

Field Hunter Balance

 

Field hunting requires the same basic principles of balance, control, and finesse that all the other disciplines require; but they are often overlooked in the eagerness to get out onto the field. Unfortunately, many injuries have resulted from this lack of basic knowledge and skill. These 45 minute lessons are designed specifically for the Hunter, and will provide the understanding needed to not only find the fox or win the course, but to do so safely.

Quadrille

Quadrilles are ridden by a group of 8 or 12 people who ride a customized and choreographed course, performing intricate and beautiful interfacing patterns, like a military drill team; all this while riding to music. This is a wonderful opportunity for the artistically and musically inclined to combine their love of horses with their love of the performing arts. The Quadrille Team meets weekly for 60 minutes.

 

 

All lessons are taught with enthusiasm and patience by our certified trainers and are offered in Dressage, Jumping, and Three-Day EventingOnce you've decided which training program is right for you, you'll be able to choose the kinds of lessons.

 

 

Having trouble deciding which is right for you?

Take a look at the following chart

 

 

 

30 min

45 min

60 min

Suitable for a beginner rider?

Suitable for an intermediate rider?

Suitable for an advanced rider?

From a hunter/jumper background?

Private

X

X

     

X

X

X

Group  

X

        

X

X 

X

Beginner
Lunge Line

X

   

X

           
Exercise
Lunge Line
 

X

X

    

X

X

X

X

Field Hunter Balance

X

X

                

X

Quadrille        

X

   

X

X

   

 

 

 

It's all

about

balance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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