"There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his
horse."
Robert Smith Surtees
About Our Program
Getting Started
Your first lesson is free, no matter if you have prior experience or not!
Students and
parents are encouraged to come out and visit prior to the first lesson. Simply call for an appointment!
Private and Group Lessons
Regular private lessons are 30 minutes and are $200 for four lessons or may be taken individually at $50 per
lesson.
Once a student has achieved a skill level that enables him or her to ride independently off of the lunge
line, he or she may be placed in a group lesson. Group lessons are one hour and are $200 for four lessons or $50 per
lesson.
Students may stay in private lessons as long as they wish, or may stay in privates at the instructor's advisement.
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.
Extra lessons may be purchased at a rate of $50 per half hour private or
1 hour group lesson, $65 per 45 min private lesson, $75 per hour private lesson.
our fully lighted arena
Our jump field, with full course of jumps
Age Requirements and Attire/Equipment
A child should be at least 6 years old to be considered for formal lessons. Adult students are accepted.
A
special lesson format is available for your 4 or 5 year old child, so please ask about it!
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.
TESTIMONIAL FROM PARENT Julie is patient, dedicated, and passionate
about training young equestrians. Our daughter has learned much more than how to ride a horse. She has learned responsibilty,
gained personal confidence, and increased self-esteem. Julie is by far the best trainer our daughter has worked with. Thank
you Julie for being such a strong role model for our precious daughter! - Kara and Eric Holt
