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!

Spring Riding Lesson Application 2013 

Schedule: One 6-week block of lessons beginning the week of April 8th, ending the Week of May 17th, with make-up lessons held the week of May 20.

New Riders: Mondays 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM   (all ages, 1 year or less riding lessons) – $240 (payable in 2 installments)

Advanced Beginners: Tuesdays 3:45-5:15 PM (3rd-8th grade, 1 year or more of riding lessons) - $240 (payable in 2 installments)

Novice Riders:Tuesdays 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM (3rd-8th grade, 2 or more years riding lessons) - $240 (payable in 2 installments)

Little New Riders:Wednesdays 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM (K-2nd grade, 1 year or less riding lessons) - $210 (payable in 2 installments)

New Riders:Thursdays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (all ages, no riding experience) - $240 (payable in 2 installments)

New! Adult Beginner Riding Lessons
Have you always wanted to learn to ride a horse? Or maybe you rode a few times as a kid and want to do it again? Well, this Adult Beginner riding group is for you! Lessons will be held on Saturdays from 11:00-12:30 for 6 weeks  beginning April 13. Lessons are taught by our AAHS certified instructors and will cover grooming, tacking, and basic horse care, as well as “Secure Seat” balanced riding.
Cost for 6-week session is $240 (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. Riders enrolled in the After School program will be picked up from the Pavilion and taken to the equestrian area for lessons.

Spring Riding Lesson Application 2013

Please contact us for availability and enrollment information: Chris Burtner, Equestrian Director Jana Murdock, Equestrian Programs Specialist (919) 304-2178

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