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Philosophy: We believe that horse and rider mutually benefit from instruction that focuses on safety, respect and fun. Students will be taught using a well-rounded approach to learning horsemanship skills including Horse Care & Handling, Horse Anatomy & Colors, Tack & Equipment, Groundwork/Natural Horsemanship Techniques, and Riding Skills. Utilizing our Horsemanship Skills Checklists, students will advance through Levels I-V, with fun games on horseback to support each level of instruction and awards given upon completion of each level. English and Western saddles are available. We usually start beginner students with a Western saddle on a lunge line and when their balance and ability warrants, move to an English saddle and even occasionally bareback.
Scheduling: Private and small group lessons are offered September through November as well as February through May. No lessons are scheduled during the summer due to summer camps and we take a winter break in December and January. Students can schedule weekly or bi-weekly lessons.
PLEASE NOTE: Our current kids' lesson schedule is full for after school and weekend classes! If you would like to be added to a wait list for lessons and/or if you have a child that is available during weekday hours, please e-mail us at horses@briargatefarm.com
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7-8 year olds: 40 minute lesson consists of:
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10-15 minutes grooming/tacking/ground work instruction
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20-25 minutes riding lesson using lead line or lunge line
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5 minutes of cool down/untacking/grooming
Cost: $35 (private lesson only)
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8 years and up: 1 hour lesson consists of:
- 10-15 minutes grooming/tacking/ground work instructions
- 35-45 minutes riding lesson
- 5-10 minutes cool down/untacking/grooming
Cost: $40 private lesson; $30 semi-private lesson
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End-of-Session Horse Show!
On May 23, 2009, we held our first annual End-of-Session Horse Show for Briar Gate Farm riding students. Eleven students participated and got a chance to show off their knowledge and skills in Levels I-IV. It was a great day full of smiles and pride! We even had a bake sale and cook-out to celebrate and to raise money for the Briar Gate Farm Scholarship Fund.
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Riding Attire:
Long Pants or jeans
Boots or shoe with heel
Helmet (you can borrow one of ours or bring your own)
Cancellation/Weather Policy:
Please call 24 hours in advance in you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson. All lessons take place in our outdoor arena and are subject to appropriate weather conditions. High winds, extreme cold or rain would result in a cancellation and rescheduling.
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