FREE HORSE MANURE!!!
 We almost always have a good supply of fresh
 and composted horse manure.
 (It's the nature of the business.)

Call the farm at 410-255-3918

Payments

Lessons are on a once a week basis. All lessons will be on a monthly pre-pay schedule. You will be given a receipt when payment is received. We will write down each lesson to keep track of credits. If you cancel at the last minute or don't show you will pay for that lesson. If you cancel with adequate notice you may make up that lesson on another day. A two week notice is required to take a break from the program. Remember these are lesson horses and are supported by your commitment to riding them.

Prices for lessons (effective Nov 1, 2007)

All new riders (except Pony Pals) will start as a 1/2 hour private for $35. You can advance to other options when ready at the discretion of the instructor.

Weather Policy

We will ride when the weather permits us to do so. If it is raining hard we will have an un-mounted lesson in the barn. If it rains several lessons in a row, we will try to schedule a make-up lesson on that weekend. Come dressed according to the weather.

Horse Care

Please be ready to ride at the scheduled time of the lesson. Then plan on staying 15-20 minutes after your lesson to clean your horse and tack before putting away. Horse care is a part of learning to ride and there will usually be a helper in the barn to assist riders.

Safety

Lesson horses are usually safe to work around, but you must still practice safety around the barn and horses at all times. Horses can bite, kick, move suddenly if frightened and by virtue of their size and strength even hurt you by accidentally bumping into you or stepping on you. Be careful! You must wear proper footwear at all times. This is a boot that covers the ankle and has a heel. Hiking boots are not safe to ride in while in the stirrup, so you need a riding boot. Also use quiet voices and walk when in the barns. When walking or leading the horses always have a lead rope or bridle on him. Please keep plenty of distance between horses in the barn and when riding. Also keep horses tied on cross-ties when tacking and grooming in the barn. All riders must wear an approved riding helmet when mounted. Remember it is you we are trying to protect with these simple rules. Please be careful!

Dun-Pikin Do’s and Don’ts

 Do’s:

• Wear an approved helmet when mounted at all times

• Wear appropriate riding shoes with a heel

• Dress for the weather

• Stay out of the barn aisle while others are tacking up.

• Arrive early for your lesson

• Call at least 24 hours in advance to re-schedule a lesson

• Leave gates the way you find them

• Let the staff know if you need help

 Don’ts:

• Do not smoke in the barn area

• Do not run or make loud noises

• Do not feed the horses treats without permission

• Do not bring your dog to the farm

• Do not allow young children to play or roam unsupervised.

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