Horse Riding Lessons for Children and Adults

Lessons at Second Nature Farm

 Lesson Tuition:

  • Child Group (Under 18): 1 per week $250
  • Half Hour Private: 1 per week $300
  • Half Hour Private: 2 per week $600
  • Adult Group: 1 per week $275
  • Adult Group: 2 per week $550

One horsemanship class is included each month. Sign up to attend.

Lesson Off Weeks 2024:

Catamount:

  • March 17-21
  • June 9-15
  • September 15-21
  • December 22-28

Homeville:

4 weeks weather based. Students will be given noticed a few days before hand by instructor.

Al a Carte Lessons:

$70 / 45 minutes Child Group lesson and IEA

$75 / 45 minutes Adult Group lesson

$85 / 30 minutes Child or Adult Private lesson

$150 lesson on FEI Horse Child or Adult

$45 Independent Practice Rides are available to current lesson students (with instructor approval). Rider must take a lesson the same week as practice ride.

 

Lesson Attire and Requirements:

  • Jump vest required for all jump lessons
  • Riders must wear boots with a hard 1/2-inch heel (no sneakers, sandals, or flat-bottom shoes allowed)
  • Riders must wear long pants. Please do not wear tank tops. Chaps or half chaps are optional.
  • All riders must wear a helmet. It is best to bring your own to ensure proper fit, but if you don’t have one, we have plenty to share.
  • Due to age and size of our lesson ponies, we are unable to accommodate beginner riders over 180 lbs.
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Scheduling and Cancellation Policies:

  • Instruction is also provided on how to groom and properly tack up your horse. We will teach you both how to ride and to have excellent horsemanship skills.
  • Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled lesson time to provide adequate preparation time before meeting with your instructor. Being late will cut into your lesson time.
  • If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your lesson will be cancelled, and you will be charged full price.
  • You must give 24 hours’ notice of any cancellations, or you will be charged the full price of a lesson.
  • The instructor reserves the right to limit lesson time due to lack of concentration, low stamina, or weather conditions.

Lesson Etiquette for Students and Spectators:

  • No running in or around the barn, arena, or pastures.
  • Family members are always welcome to attend the lesson, but please do not disturb students during their lesson.
  • We will not be responsible for supervising siblings/friends of students. Please keep a close eye on young children while at our facility.
  • Please leave your family dog at home.
  • We are not responsible for students after their scheduled lesson time has ended.