Lessons
Beginners will learn basic horse care, grooming, tacking and riding on the lunge line until they have achieved an independent seat.
After that, our riders ride independently and learn the basic aids. We will spend some time on bending, half halts and the correct carriage of the horse under the rider.
In the intermediate lessons we will mainly learn lateral movements in order to influence the horse's hindquarters, the main 'ingredient' to Classical Dressage.
From Versade and Travers to the Piaffe, the mother of all horse gymnastics!!
Lesson Pricing
Below is our 2009 price list:
● 1 hour private:$75.00
● pre-paid 10 lesson card: $ 700.00 (trailer-in & travel: add $15/lesson or $770)
● 1/2 hour private: $ 50.00
● Pre-Paid 10 1/2 lesson card: $450.00
So many of our students want to ride more than once a week. However, they realize the responsibility, time commitment and financial involvement needed to own a horse and want to try before they buy. Some riders can't afford their own horse, but still want to ride more. And some are not ready for the consistent time commitment, horse ownership brings with it.
Leasing
For anyone interested in leasing one of our horses, here is what is covered:
We take care of our horses from top to bottom, and you may use our tack.
The lease includes:
1 lesson and 2 additional hours per week.
An optional professionally guided weekend trail ride (approx. 1 1/2 hours) can be added.Cost Per Month:
Basic Lease (1 private lesson+2 rides in ring) $ 675
Add 1 group trail ride/week $ 1,000
Please note that lease opportunities are very limited as each horse and rider have to be matched by skill level, availability as well as riding schedules. Leases can be customized to the individual situation. Please ask!
HALF LEASE AVAILABLE: for two First Level Friesian Geldings to the right rider.
Other Leases available - a horse for every level:
14.3 Paint mare
13 hd. Welch Wonder Pony
17 hd. Percheron mare and more
Back-up information -
Cost to own a horse:
Board (in this area): $700-$1500+/month
Hoof care (every 6-8 weeks): $ 80-$200
Teeth floated (once/year): $110
De-Worming (4-5/year): $20/de-worm
Vaccinations (yearly): $260
Vet stable calls: $90 (add vet services)
Insurance (/year): min. $250
Complete tack outfit: $1500-$5000
Please call (203.459.1962) or e-mail to find out more!
Boarding
Basic Board: $1,150 per month.
For special services please ask for our 2009 Price List.