Riding Lessons at Grazing Fields
2011 Summer Horsemanship Program at Grazing Fields
This summer, we will be offering 5 weeks of our day-long horsemanship program. Young riders will have the opportunity to develop their horsemanship skills, expand their riding experience, and participate in all aspects care for their horses and ponies.
Sessions run Tue-Friday and each day runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and includes an hour of group riding instruction.
Riders will work together to take care of the horses before and after riding, and each day will include structured activities and crafts designed to help them learn more about their favorite animals! Attendees will be supervised at all times.
Rates: $95/day or $350 for the week.
Session 1 : June 28th - July 1st
Session 2: July 5th - July 8th
Session 3: July 12th - July15th
Just added! Aug 9th- Aug 12th
Session 4: Aug 16th - Aug 19th
Session 5: Aug 23rd - Aug 26th
For safety in the group lessons, all riders should be able to ride independently at the walk and trot. Any applicant not enrolled in regular lessons at Grazing Fields is required to have at least one private lesson at GFF before attending the day program.
Download complete information packet and sign up sheet.
Beginner lessons
Include lessons on any of the School Horses or Ponies, and include mounted instruction in basic riding skills at the walk, trot, and canter as well as an introduction to jumping.
Grooming and tacking up skills are also incorporated as part of the lessons.
All of our School mounts have been selected for their exceptionally good manners, smooth gaits, and forgiving temperaments which make them appropriate for novice riders. These horses and ponies are also appropriate for any students wishing to compete at our “Cranberry Circuit” schooling shows. Young riders at this level may also wish to sign up for the Summer Horsemanship Program.
$45.00, 1/2 hour private instruction
$50 hour group (scheduled after instructor’s evaluation and approval)
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Advanced lessons
Once a student can groom and tack up independently, is beginning to jump courses, and has been approved by their instructor for mounting and warming up with minimal supervision, they may be ready for Advanced lessons.
These lessons are more demanding of both horse and rider, incorporate more advanced training on the flat, and continue the rider’s education in jumping. Advanced lessons allow riders to develop more technical skills, and prepare for Rated show competition.
$60.00, 1/2 hour private instruction
GFF Show Horse Lessons
While still safe and well mannered, these are more athletic, finely tuned horses requiring a broader base of riding experience and ability. These lessons are quite demanding of both horse and rider, and riders will continue to expand the technical skills necessary for competitive showing and jumping. The increased fees for these lessons reflect the additional cost of purchasing and maintaining these horses. These horses are appropriate for riders ready to compete at the USEF Rated shows held at GFF, and are often available to lease for these shows.
$75.00, 1/2 hour private instruction
Independent riding
Riders taking Advanced or Show Horse lessons may wish to supplement their lessons with independent riding. Depending on the horses’ schedules, independent rides, or “hacks”, may be scheduled during the week. Riders should ask their instructors about scheduling hacks.
$25.00 per hack
2011 Summer Horsemanship Program at Grazing Fields
Check back in Spring 2011 for Summer Program info!
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