"There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his
horse."
Robert Smith Surtees
About Our Program
Assessment and Orientation
An assessment lesson may be held if you have ridden English in a formalized setting before, otherwise you
will start as a beginner rider. Assessment lessons are $65.
If you are a beginner rider, your first lesson
is FREE! Come check us out - we would love to have you!
All students will complete a non-riding orientation
before commencing their riding lessons. Orientation is the first lesson of the first session taken and may be held with
other new students.
Private and Group Lessons
All students will take at least one month of private lessons, regardless of experience. This is necessary
to familiarize yourself with the horses, barn, the instructor and rules of the facility. Regular private lessons are 30 minutes
and are $200 for four lessons.
Once a student has achieved a skill level that enables him or her to ride independently
off of the lunge line, he or she will be placed in a group lesson. Group lessons are one hour and are $180 for four lessons.
All lessons must be taken within the month paid for. Lessons will not carry over into the next month.
Lesson
sessions begin on the first of every month.
Lessons may also be purchased individually at a rate of $50 per half
hour private lesson, $65 per 45 min private lesson, $75 per hour private lesson and $45 per group lesson.
Discounted
lesson packages may be purchased at a rate of $540 for three months of 1/2 hour private lessons or $486 for three months of
group lessons.
Age Requirements and Attire/Equipment
A child should be at least 7 years old to be considered for lessons, although younger students may be considered
on an individual basis and with an assessment lesson. Adult students are accepted.
Students are required to purchase
jodphur pants and paddock boots if under 12 years of age. Students older than 12 may purchase breeches and tall boots
if they so choose.
Half chaps with jodphur pants or breeches are acceptable. Shorts and/or jeans with full chaps
are not acceptable attire for lessons.
All students must purchase an ASTM/SEI approved helmet, regardless
of age.
Time Involved
At Abingdon Park each student will learn horsemanship as well as riding. A period of 30 minutes both before and after
your actual riding lesson is required in order to properly take care of your horse and equipment.
Abingdon Park, LLC at Valhalla Stables 3555 Sauls Rd. Aubrey, TX 76227 (214)
924-0097
