Fox Creek Farm
Northfield, Vermont
Fox Creek Farm has quiet, dependable lesson mounts. We believe that safety and excellent horsemanship are of utmost importance. FCF provides a positive environment for all students to build confidence and have fun! Please call for more information or for a riding lesson application.
2008 Programs and Rates
Riding Lesson Packages
Basic Lesson Package
· 4 Lessons for $140 ($35/lesson)
· Must be used within one month
· Private (30 minutes) ~ Semi-Private (45 minutes) ~ Group (60 minutes)
· Beginner riders will be introduced to riding in private lessons. Once a rider can ride independently – he/she may be moved into a semi-private or group lesson depending on availability and preference.
Private Package
· 4 Private (60 minutes) Lessons for $180 ($45/lesson)
· Must be used within one month
· The private package offers more time in the saddle during each lesson and individual attention.
- Must be paid for in full before the 1st lesson!
- Cancellation Policy: Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice can not be rescheduled – you will pay for the missed lesson.
- Lesson packages are non-refundable!
- Plan to be at the farm for 15-20 minutes beyond your scheduled lesson time. Students will help groom and tack and/or untack for their lessons. This is an important part of learning to ride! For example, if you have a private 30 minute lesson at 3:00 – then arrive promptly at 3:00 pm and expect to leave about 3:45 pm.
- For those of you who are riding your own horse/pony (owned or leased), deduct $5.00/lesson from all prices above!
- Shelby will teach at HDF when necessary - call for rates.
Off – Farm Lessons
Shelby may be willing to travel to your farm to teach lessons on your own horse. Private lessons are $40/hr within a reasonable driving distance.
Pony Pals Program
FCF is excited to offer a program designed especially for beginner riders aged 4-8. This program will consist of 6 private lessons, one lesson per week. Each lesson will be 30 minutes. Riders will spend half of their time getting to know the pony on the ground – grooming, leading, tacking up, etc. and the other half of their time riding. The riding will be primarily on the lead line/lunge line. This program is designed to familiarize children with ponies and riding in a relaxed, fun environment.
Cost: $150 for 6 week program
Attire:
Riders are required to wear ASTM approved helmets. FCF can provide first time riders with one; however we recommend that you purchase your own. Riders must wear hard soled shoes with a heel, preferably paddock boots. Rubber boots are not acceptable. Riding pants or chaps/half-chaps are recommended. Hair MUST be neatly tied back. No Gum! Wear well-fitted clothing.