Do I need any equipment?
Yes, you need to wear books with a walking heel. It does not need to be a riding boot, but it should come over the ankle and be ½ inch to 1 ½ inches in height. You should wear long pants, and you can borrow a helmet from us for your first lesson.
You will need boots with a walking heel and long pants. You can borrow a helmet for your first lesson.
Should I come early?
Yes, please plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled lesson time. Sometime our traffic can be an issue and finding our exact location can slow things down.
Yes, please plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled lesson time. Sometime our traffic can be an issue and finding our exact location can slow things down.
Will I be riding in my first lesson?
Absolutely! Our lesson are about learning how to ride. Proper mounting, walking, basic steering, communication, and a few steps of trot are all part of your first riding lesson.
Absolutely! Our lesson are about learning how to ride. Lessons begins when the student enter the arena and has the attention of the instructor. It ends when the student exits the arena, which is moments after they have dismounted.
When is the start time and end time of my lesson?
Lessons begin when the student enters the arena and has the attention of the instructor. It ends when the student exits the arena, which is moments after they have dismounted.
If a student arrives late for their lesson and the instructor is unable to extend the end time, the lesson may still end at the originally scheduled time, resulting in a shortened lesson.
General tack setup is not included in lesson time, however, adjustment such as stirrup length are included in the lessons time.
Lessons begin when the student enters the arena and has the attention of the instructor. It ends when the student exits the arena, which is moments after they have dismounted.
If a student arrives late for their lesson and the instructor is unable to extend the end time, the lesson may still end at the originally scheduled time, resulting in a shortened lesson.
Is there a viewing area?
Yes, parents or a friend are welcome to watch the riding lesson from bleechers that are located at the edge of the arena.
Yes, the viewing area is elevated and directly next to the arena. Please don’t stand next to the arena as that can spook the horses.
Can I bring our dog?
No, we don’t allow outside pets. There are two resident dogs on the farm. They are friendly, but please do not feed them and please be careful when driving in the parking lot.
Unfortunately not, we have a few farm dogs who are very friendly with people but not other dogs. Also, please be careful driving your car as a few of them are old and sleep behind cars, or will beg for food and attention. Feel free to pet the dogs, but don’t feed them, as they are on special diets.