SPECIAL Riding Lessons and Equestrian Club Payments
THIS PAYMENT LINK IS FOR CURRENT, APPROVED LESSON FAMILIES ONLY. MUST BE APPROVED BY ROSEMARY.
Horsemanship Lessons at Laughing Buck Farm
Riding lessons at Laughing Buck Farm are geared towards reaching each individual rider's goals; whether you are a first time rider or have an experienced background with horses. We embrace and incorporate many teaching techniques, but we are mostly geared towards classical fundamentals, natural horsemanship and the biomechanics of both horse and rider. Students build a strong relationship with their equine partner while safely fine-tuning their skills on the ground and in the saddle.
During a one-hour lesson, you can expect to learn -
- How to properly catch, lead, tie, groom and tack up your horse/pony
- Warm up your horse and yourself in the saddle using engaging exercises
- Understand and recognize the temperament, instincts and body language of the horse
- Correctly use leg, seat, voice and hand aids to cue transitions through gaits of the horse
- Strengthen posture, confidence and body awareness
- Work on horsemanship, horse health and horse care during "weathery" days that don't allow for riding
- Build a safe, FUN and lasting relationship with your horse/pony.
Riding Lesson Cost
1 hour private- $65 per rider
1 hour semi private / group- $50 per rider
Young Riders Lessons (30 minute session)
Younger riders are more suited to shorter lessons where we cover the basics while we wait for their attention spans and legs to grow! Our Young Rider lessons are specifically focused on safety around the pony, grooming and being comfortable with their new equine pal! The last half of the lesson, the Young Riders will get the chance to be lead around on the horse, and when they are ready, around a series of cones to practice steering, balance and posture. These shorter lessons are filled with silly games and learning fun. Children at this age vary widely in physical and emotional development. You can speak with our instructor to decide when your child will be ready for hour long sessions.
Young Riders Lesson Cost:
30 minute session - $40 per rider
Saturday Equestrian Club with Rachel
Ongoing throughout the year on Saturdays,
Ages 8 and up, horse experience required
$50
Calling all horse lovers! From the very first class, we will learn to better understand how our horses work, think and move. From there, each meeting will involve a different curriculum that will take lessons one step further. We want to explore the Whys and Hows of horsemanship through classroom brainstorming, riding time and/or demonstrations under saddle and fun hands-on activities. After each club session, students will leave with enhanced horse safety and care skills, and strengthened relationships with horses and other riders alike! Club meetings are held regardless of weather. However, if riding is scheduled for that day, it will be replaced with a more suitable activity. * Riding is not scheduled for every class. Riding experience is preferred.
Each session will have a different learning focus so you can sign up for one or more classes. This is a small class, only SIX equestrians. Riding experience preferred.