We offer group, semi-private and private English riding lessons on a year-round basis. Classes are held weekly, and our extensive schedule accommodates all age and experience levels.
 

Lessons grouped by age and ability Children our specialty Emphasis on safety, building on riding skills, knowledge of horses, and FUN! Kind, patient instructors with many years of teaching experience Safe horses & ponies for everyone On-site shows for all levels of students where every child wins a ribbon Unbeatable camps that your child will remember forever Surprisingly affordable

LESSON SCHEDULE:   CURRENT SEMESTER   NEXT SEMESTER

GENERAL POLICIES

RATES             

$50 per lesson for GROUP LESSONS; or $45 per lesson when purchased in a pre-paid block.  Lessons are pre-paid in blocks, working out to be a semester at a time.  Summer / Winter semesters include 8 lessons for $360.  Spring and Fall semesters include 15 lessons for $675. 

$60 per lesson for SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS or $55 per lesson when purchased in a pre-paid block ( 2 or 3 people )  Semi-private lessons are set up individually by texting Rebecca at (571) 212-4928 or calling Christine at (540) 882-3530.  Blocks available at a discount.

$70 per lesson for PRIVATE LESSONS or $65 per lesson when purchased in a pre-paid block ( 1 person ) Private lessons are set up individually by texting Rebecca at (571) 212-4928 or calling Christine at (540) 882-3530. Blocks available at a discount.

 Make checks payable to “Red Gate Farm”. Payment secures your spot.

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RIDING LEVELS
YOU MUST SHOW ALL SKILLS ON A VARIETY OF HORSES TO MOVE UP IN LEVEL

Beginner 1 – No experience

Beginner  2 – Posting at trot, reverse & circle without slowing, halt, jumping position, trotting poles

Beginner 3 – Trot well in a group, trot short course of crossrails (1’), beginning canter individually, knows diagonals, sit trot

Intermediate 1 – Canter with proper leads in group, canter jumping lines, trot courses (18”), trot without stirrups

Intermediate 2 – Canter courses (2’), simple lead changes

Intermediate 3 – Leg yield, more technical courses (2’6”), canter without stirrups, x-country course (2’3”)

Advanced – Flying lead changes, courses over 2’6”, more advanced dressage

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CANCELLATIONS

Instructor will call you to cancel the class due to weather. Unless you receive a call, assume we are riding. We ride on most holidays and snow days except Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and 4^th of July.

For cancellations from students, a 24-hour notice is required to get a make-up lesson.

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ARRIVAL TIME

Arrive on time for the first class of the evening, and 10 minutes early for a later class. (You may need to tack up.)  You may always arrive earlier to help in the preparation of your horse.

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AGE REQUIREMENTS

Group lessons are for ages 8 and up, grouped by ability.  Private lessons are from ages 4 and up.

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CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

A hardhat is required.  You must also wear shoes with a heel and long pants. NO SHORTS. We have some equipment to borrow. Dress appropriately for the weather.

All tack, saddle & bridle, is provided.

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