If you are new to the barn, novice riders are required to arrange an evaluation and will join the appropriate lesson group for their riding level.
Our novice lessons are focussed on further developing and refining riding techniques and equitation skills. Individual goals will be set with their trainer to help them reach their full riding potential. School horses are limited to jumping no higher than 2’6.
Individual novice lessons are also available for $60. Lesson Packages are available for 5 lessons for $275 or 10 lessons for $500.
THE FINE PRINT
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR NOVICE RIDERS AND SPECTATORS
WE STRIVE TO CREATE A SAFE AND FRIENDLY BARN FOR ALL OUR RIDERS AND SPECTATORS. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE KIND AND RESPECTFUL TO EACH OTHER AT ALL TIMES AND FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WHILE ON PROPERTY.
If you are new to the barn, please bring a filled out liability form with you to the first class. These forms are available by clicking here: LIABILITY FORM. We will have blank copies here, but would prefer to have them filled out in advance. If you have two children signed up, you may put both of their names on one form. If you have taken the class already this year and have a liability form from the current year on file with us you do not need to fill out a new one unless your information has changed.
Riders MUST wear riding boots. Half Chaps are preferable if wearing paddock style short boots. Please do not wear anything with a zipper on the inside of the leg for the comfort of our horses.
Riders must wear pants that completely cover their legs. NO capris, shorts, skirts, dresses (even with shorts underneath!). Riders are also not allowed to wear tank tops for safety reasons. Sleeveless collared shirts are acceptable.
Anyone on property that is not riding MUST wear closed-toed shoes that cover the entire foot for safety reasons. Please NO Crocs or sandals.
Parents must stay with their child at all times. This is for their safety and the safety of our horses.
Outside dogs are NOT allowed off leash on the property. If they must come with you, they need to stay on leash at all times. Please keep dogs out of the barn if the horses are in the aisles.
Please do not pet or feed other horses aside from the one you are using in your lesson. Please do not stick your hands into horses’ stalls. Some of them do bite!
Indoor voices everywhere you go.
Walking feet only! No running, jumping, skipping.
You can pet the barn cats as they are very friendly. If they walk away, please leave them alone! Same goes for our barn pig, Bubbles. Please do not let your child chase any of the barn animals!
Please do not wander around the property or the rest of the barn before or after class.
If you would like to bring treats for to feed the horse you are riding in your lesson, you may. Good options for treats are cut up carrots or baby carrots, apples cut into slices, peppermints, candy canes, or sugar cubes.
Weather permitting, lessons will be held outside. In colder weather or in the event of rain, we will be riding indoors. Please make sure as a rider you are dressed for the weather. Layers that zip on or off rather than get pulled over the head are best. You may also wear warmer gloves if it’s cold enough; thin, stretchy gloves rather than thick mittens or snow gloves are better (you need to be able to move and close their fingers!)
Please contact Jessica Filiatrault you have any additional questions or concerns .
