LOCATION
OF LESSON: Lessons are offered at both Fairwinds Farm (Rt. 272)
and Fair Hill Stables (Rt. 273). Lessons at Fair Hill are held Monday
through Friday mornings only, for adults and home-schoolers.
Lessons at Fairwinds are held Monday through Friday beginning
at 4:30 and all day Satuday and Sunday.
Our
indoor ring is the first of its kind on the East Coast! This innovative
structure, called "Cover All" has many advantages for riding;
first and foremost, the amazing natural light it affords. It's
like riding outdoors - no lights are ever needed during daylight hours,
and it only requires six lights at night! It is warm in the winter
and cool in the summer -- and best of all, we built it ourselves!
GROUP
SIZE: A group lesson consists of six or less students. Semi-private
and private lessons are given for adults on weekdays only.
LENGTH
OF SESSION: Lessons are held in 8 week sessions, 1 hr./week,
at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. If you have taken lessons
previously, the instructor will decide at which level to place you.
There are separate classes for children and adults. After the first
8 week session, you may continue in the same time slot.
HOURS:
Three group lessons are held each Monday through Thursday, beginning
at 4:30 p.m.. Four weekend group lessons are held each Saturday and
Sunday beginning at 10:00 a.m. Students must arrive ½ hour early to
groom and tack their horses. Private and semi-private weekday morning
lessons (adults and home-schoolers at Fair Hill) are scheduled individually.
PAYMENT:
Group 8 week sessions are $240. ($30/hr.; second child pays $25/hr.)
Payment may be made in total up front, monthly, or weekly. Semi-private
lessons are $40/hr and private are $45/hr.
ATTIRE:
A hard-soled shoe or boot with a small heel is required. A riding helmet
must also be purchased before the first lesson. Helmets can be found
at any tack shop. Long pants are required. The indoor arena is not heated,
so dress appropriately.
CANCELLATIONS:
Twenty-four hours notice must be given if the student cannot attend
a lesson (except in an emergency). If the student calls, the money for
that lesson may either be credited to the next session’s fees,
or money for that week will be refunded. Make-up lessons are sometimes
offered depending on availability. If the student does not call, no
deductions, credits or make-ups will be offered.
STUDENT
SHOWS: Horse shows are held 2 times yearly exclusively for FairWinds
students to demonstrate their skills and win ribbons. More advanced
students may also enter our public shows throughout the year.
TRAIL
RIDING: At various times during your lessons you may go on trail
rides at Fair Hill or on
our new trail at Fairwinds. This is a great way to learn cross country
riding!
