The Equestrian Programs at Chestnut Ridge are designed with children in mind! Our AAHS certified instructors teach safe horse skills so that small 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 new riding arena and on the 362 acres of beautiful trails of Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center!

Schedule:

Spring lessons will begin the week of March 12. We will have two sessions: March 12-April 26, and May 7-June 4.

New Riders: Mondays 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM  (Upper Elementary, 1 year or less riding lessons)
Session I - $200, Session II - $160 (each payable in 2 installments)

Novice Riders: Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM (4th-8th grade, 1 or more years riding lessons)
Session I - $200, Session II - $160 (each payable in 2 installments)

Little New Riders: Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (K-2nd grade, 1 year or less riding lessons)
Session I - $175, Session II - $140 (each payable in 2 installments)

Beginning Riders: Thursdays 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM (all ages, no riding experience)
Session I - $200, Session II - $160 (each payable in 2 installments)

Saturdays - Make up lessons, private lessons, recreational trail rides, and additional group lessons (if there is enough interest)

All riders must have long pants and boots or closed-toed shoes with a heel. Riding helmets are required and will be provided by Chestnut Ridge.
Transportation to riding lessons from local schools and an afternoon snack is available for riders not enrolled in the Chestnut Ridge After School Program for an additional charge of $5 per week (Session I - $25, Session II - $20). Riders enrolled in the After School program will be picked up from the Pavilion and taken to the equestrian area for lessons.

Please contact us for availability and enrollment information:
Chris Burtner, Equestrian Director
Jana Murdock, Equestrian Programs Specialist
(919) 338-2820
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