OSF Riding Program
Whether you are a timid beginner or an experienced rider, Old Stonehouse Farm has a place for you. We offer private riding lessons 7 days a week on our seasoned school horses or your own horse. We take every rider seriously and treat them as an individual. We strive to help each student become a motivated, thinking equestrian that has the skill and confidence to ride in a variety of settings. We approach both horse and rider with an objective attitude and work with them in an atmosphere designed to provide a positive environment for development and learning. All riders are required to take an active role in the care of their mount before and after their lesson. Developing a relationship on the ground with your horse is an essential part of riding.
Please feel free to contact us for additional information and current openings.
All new riders are required to wear hard soled shoes with a heel and long pants. Shirt tails are to be tucked in and long hair tied back. Pants must come down to the shoe(capris/shorts are not allowed). Riders that continue to ride after the first 6 week semester are encouraged to purchase and wear to each lesson proper jodphurs, paddock boots (with or without half/chaps), riding gloves and an ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet. We can assist you with your purchase.
ALL RIDERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR AN ASTM/SEI APPROVED HELMET.
All Riders must complete and sign a RELEASE prior to riding! Click here to Download!
Riding Packages
Tiny Tots
Tiny Tot Lessons are offered for children under 7 year of age who are in the beginning stages of riding only.Riders who have progressed past this stage are required to enter into the Intro level. Tiny Tot lessons consist of 20 minutes of on horse time and 10 minutes grooming and horse care for a total of 30 minutes. Our Tiny Tot program is a great way to get your young rider confident in the saddle. $30 or 6 lessons for $150.
Intro Level
Intro level lessons will help new riders feel comfortable both on the ground and on top of their horse. Basic safety proceedures, mounting and dismounting, as well as progression of basic riding skills will be the focus at this level. Riders will be taught how to properly groom and tack their horse for each lesson. Lessons consist of 30 minutes of riding time and 30 minutes of horse care instruction and hands on learning. $50 or 6 lessons for $275.
Skill Building
Skill building lessons are the next step up from Intro level. Skill building lessons are custom built to meet each individual rider's needs. Rider's will advance through various stages of learning with the use of a variety of teaching techniques and will learn to ride different horses at walk, trot, and canter. Rider's will progress at their own pace. Lessons consist of 30 minutes of riding time and 30 minutes of horse care instruction and hands on learning. $50 or 6 lessons for $275.
Lunge Lessons
Lunge lessons are 15 minuntes in length. Lunge lessons are hands free lessons that focus on core strength and balance. Riders are taught how to use specific muscle groups to control their own body as well as communicate with their horse free of rein aids. $25 or 6 lessons for $120.
Advanced Lessons
All private lessons are $50 or 6 lessons for $275.
Private lessons are offered for the serious rider and tailored to meet the individual needs of the rider(and/or their horse). We offer various kinds of private lessons for riders who wish to further advance their horsemanship and push themselves to the next level of learning. We can focus on an all around riding session or tailor lessons for rider's wishing to address a particular riding problem, training obstacle or other specific area of interest. We also offer lessons in:
Long Reining
In-Hand Work
Driving
Showing on the Sporthorse Triangle
Please feel free to contact us for additional information and current openings.