HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS

THE EXPERIENCE

Riding and Horsemanship skills

The Equestrian Programs at Chestnut Ridge are designed with children in mind! Our certified instructors teach safe horse skills so that all people can feel comfortable and confident with big animals, on the ground and riding them. Riders learn to work together as a team with our staff and the horses to gain new skills and have FUN! All this takes place in the riding arena and on the 362 acres of beautiful trails of Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center!

Western and English riding available.

Spring 2021

 

Offered March 15 - May 20

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Private/Sibling Lessons 

  • 10:30 am or 1:30 pm

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

  • Approximately 15 min saddling time, 45 min riding time

  •  1-3 riders per lesson time

  • All riding experience levels welcome

  • $50/rider/Lesson

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Small Group Lessons - After School

  • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

  • Riders will learn and practice grooming and saddling as well as riding skills. 

  • Monday or Wednesday - Advanced/Intermediate - (4th-12th grade with at least 1 full year riding experience, must be confident at a posting trot)

  • Monday or Tuesday - Little New Rider - (kindergarten to 2nd grade) - Specifically geared toward our youngest riders

  • Tuesday or Thursday - New Rider/Beginner Level 1 riders - (3-8th grade) - first time riders or those who are learning to trot confidently

  • No more than 6 riders in a group

  • $40/rider/Lesson

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POLICIES

To Ensure the Best Experience
ATTIRE

  • Long pants

  • Closed toed shoes with a defined heel (boot)

  • Clothes should be comfortable, durable, and appropriate for the season

  • Please no dangling jewelry

  • Corrective eyewear should be appropriate for outdoor use 

  • Helmets are required (provided by Chestnut Ridge)

FINANCIAL

  • A $40 non-refundable deposit is required at time of registration. This deposit is applied toward tuition.

  • An installment plan is available for the balance

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Riding activities may be cancelled at the director's discretion due to inclement weather. Parents will be notified of all cancellations. All riding activities cancelled for weather will be made up or rescheduled.

QUESTIONS

919-304-2178

WAIVER

Required for ALL riders

Please inform our staff of any special physical considerations

TRANSPORTATION

Not enrolled in Afterschool at Chestnut Ridge

  • Transportation from local schools and an afternoon snack is available for an additional charge of $5 per week. Riders can be picked-up from the equestrian area at the end of their session.

 

Currently enrolled in Afterschool at Chestnut Ridge

  • Riders will be transported to the equestrian area upon arriving to Afterschool. Riders can be picked-up from the equestrian area at the end of their session.