Gray Friesian Farm (Lesson / Board)

NEW BARN IN PROCESS!

Finally - our new barn is getting closer to being constructed. This center-aisle 9-stall barn will be open to new boarders! With our 80x135 lightened outdoor lesson ring, additional 100x200 outdoor event ring, covered exercise facility, trails on and off the property, a wonderful dressage community as well as beautiful and well taken care of horses and facility, we are proud to expand in 2008 to serve the dressage community in Fairfield County.

Basic Board: $1,050 per month.

For special services please ask for our 2008 Price List.

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!!

PRICING:

Below is our 2008 price list:

● 1 hour private:$70.00

● pre-paid 10 lesson card: $ 650.00

(trailer-in & travel: add $10/lesson or $720)

● 1/2 hour private: $ 45.00

● Pre-Paid 10 1/2 lesson card: $400.00

LEASE PROGRAM

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 the own horse, but still want to ride more. And some are not ready for the consistent time commitment, horse ownership brings with it.

For anyone interested in leasing one of our horses, here is what is covered: We take care of our horse 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) $ 650

Add 1 group trail ride/week $ 995

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!

Back-up information - Cost to own a horse:

Board (in this area): $700-$1300+/month,

Hoof care (every 6-8 weeks): $ 80-$200

Teeth floated (once/year): $110

De-Worming (4-5/year): $20/de-worm

Vaccinations (yearly): $200

Vet stable calls: $60 (add vet services)

Insurance (/year): min. $200

Complete tack outfit: $1500-$5000

Please call or e-mail to find out more!

Kirsten and Leeland Gray
145 Eden Hill Road
Easton, CT 06612
P: 203 459 1962
F: 203 459 9809
email: grayfriesianfarm@aol.com