Lessons Our lesson program is designed to teach the student at their own pace. We know that everyone is an individual, so we adapt our instruction to the student. We often are asked " how long does it take to learn to ride?" That depends entirely upon the student- there are people that have a natural aptitude and there are others that have to work a little harder to get the desired results. We strive to help each student reach their goals and have fun at the same time! We typically start children at the age of 8, which enables them to learn to use their coordination and balance skills. Horseback riding is a great way to encourage confidence in shy or timid children. We have had great success with kids who have confidence issues and take great delight each time we see a new one "blossom". When they learn to care for the horse and handle them correctly, the new found confidence typically spills over into other areas of their lives. They become more social, and we often get reports from their parents that their school work greatly improves. We have also had beginners in their 60's learn to ride. |
Services
Our lesson horses- a fine
group of animals
group of animals
Magnolia Meadows Farm
A good warm-up is a must
for a productive lesson
for a productive lesson
A five year old draft cross
learning proper head
carriage and balance
learning proper head
carriage and balance
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the beginnings of our new
barn- it will have 10-10x12
stalls, center isle, and
separate feed and tack
rooms.
barn- it will have 10-10x12
stalls, center isle, and
separate feed and tack
rooms.
Horse training
We start young horses using the best of the "new age" and the old
"tried and true" to gain the trust and respect of our four-legged
students. No horses are "broken" here. All young horses are started
in snaffle bits to preserve a soft and responsive mouth. They are
taught ground manners with respect to their handlers, then they
move on to acceptance of tack and rider. We recommend 60 to 90
days of training for young horses so that they may develop a solid
foundation for more advanced training. We also offer "tune-ups" for
older horses that have become bored or sour in their normal
routine.
We start young horses using the best of the "new age" and the old
"tried and true" to gain the trust and respect of our four-legged
students. No horses are "broken" here. All young horses are started
in snaffle bits to preserve a soft and responsive mouth. They are
taught ground manners with respect to their handlers, then they
move on to acceptance of tack and rider. We recommend 60 to 90
days of training for young horses so that they may develop a solid
foundation for more advanced training. We also offer "tune-ups" for
older horses that have become bored or sour in their normal
routine.
One of our advanced
students schooling an
off the track
thoroughbred.
students schooling an
off the track
thoroughbred.
another advanced
student schooling a
newly aquired
saddlebred mare over
jumps- rider is 9!
student schooling a
newly aquired
saddlebred mare over
jumps- rider is 9!
Boarding
Since our barn is currently under construction, we have limited space
available for new boarders. Six more stalls are scheduled to be built, and
when we are at full capacity, we will have accomodations for 14 horses.
Stalls are 10' x 12' with automatic waterers installed. Management lives
on site so there is constant supervision for your horse. Boarding costs
are set at 275.00 per month which includes two feedings daily of high
quality 12% pelleted feed and fertilized grass hay which is tailored to fit
your horses' maintenance needs.. Mineral supplement is also provided
free of charge. Stalls are cleaned twice daily also. With stall rental a 35'
square pen is also provided for daily turnout, and weather permitting-
weekly pasture turnout.
Since our barn is currently under construction, we have limited space
available for new boarders. Six more stalls are scheduled to be built, and
when we are at full capacity, we will have accomodations for 14 horses.
Stalls are 10' x 12' with automatic waterers installed. Management lives
on site so there is constant supervision for your horse. Boarding costs
are set at 275.00 per month which includes two feedings daily of high
quality 12% pelleted feed and fertilized grass hay which is tailored to fit
your horses' maintenance needs.. Mineral supplement is also provided
free of charge. Stalls are cleaned twice daily also. With stall rental a 35'
square pen is also provided for daily turnout, and weather permitting-
weekly pasture turnout.
the framing of the new
tackroom.
tackroom.
Almost done!
two of our residents..Ari,
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Appendix QH.
the Freisan and Easy an
Appendix QH.