Stoney Creek Saddle Club

lessons

 

Saddle Club lessons are not about riding circles in the ring. We focus on all-around horse skills.  Students are expected to take responsibility for the welfare of their mount by grooming, tacking up, cooling off, feeding and turning out.  Riders learn on the lead line, the lunge line, use the ring, the round pen and field hacks to improve confidence as well as equitation skills.

Our private and semi private lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes and our group lessons are 45 minutes. Most of our students prefer group lessons because they still have the opportunity for individual instruction as well as learning by watching fellow riders.  We believe that enjoyment and confidence are very important when riding;  Building a relationship with the pony is key. Nothing is rushed.  Progression is at the rider's choice.  

Horsemanship and fun are what make Saddle Club programs unique.

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Riding for Fitness - Mom's come over to the barn after morning drop-off (around 9:00am) for riding and a workout focusing on core and inner thigh.	Tuesday's are sold out but we are hoping to open a Friday 9:00 class as well as a Thursday 1:00 class
Pre-school Pony Pals  dedicated to 3,4 and 5 year olds who are in half-day pre-school	Available Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 am
Beginning riding. Riders are considered beginners until they are capable retrieving their mount from the field, grooming, tacking and riding with control in all 3 gates.	Available Tuesday-Friday after school and Saturday afternoons
Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Riders. Riders have had at least 2 years of riding experience, are able to care for and control their mount both in the ring and on the trails.	Group lessons are available Tuesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons. Private and semi-private lessons are available for scheduling.
Show Team. Students wishing to compete at hunter style local horse shows must be independent riders. By invitation only, preference given to advanced beginner and intermediate riders.	Group Lessons are on Saturday mornings. Show schedule listed in calendar section.

Group lessons:	3-4 riders for 45 minutes $400 for a 10 week session plus one make-up week
Semi-private lessons:	2 riders - 45 minutes - $600/student
Private lessons:	1 rider - half an hour - $600 1 rider - 45 minutes - $800 1 rider - one hour - $1000
Barn Bum Days:	5-20 campers: $80/camper/day
Gift Certificates:	$100 for one hour private lesson $60 for 30 minute private lesson Can be flexibly scheduled around routine lesson sessions
Horse Shows:	Horse Shows (local and away) require a significant about of preparation. $200 must be paid in advance and will cover use of SC mount, tack, mane and tail pulling and braiding - if appropriate, fuel charge and trailering to and from show, liability coverage, schooling before classes and ring side coaching during class. Students will also need to bring a blank check made out to show venue for class entry fees. Most entry fees range from $5 - $15/class

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