What to Expect
All riders are expected to groom and tack their mounts and is part of
rider’s learning process. Beginners learning how to ride will be required to
attend the Orientation Class to learn the ground work of "Safety and
Leading", "Grooming", and "Tacking Up (Putting on the Saddle
and Bridle)". These skills are required in order to ride a horse and will
be practiced in each lesson thereafter. The first lesson will include riding and
our goal is for each rider to learn safety practices and the skill of
tacking up independently. The rider’s second lesson will also include tacking up
and then riding. As the riders progress with the tacking up process, their
riding time will increase each lesson.
What to Wear We discourage you to run out and buy helmets until you see that your
rider is serious about riding. We supply helmets and they are available as part
of the riding equipment. We recommend that all riders wear protective headgear.
Helmets must be worn by all riders.
Riding boots or shoes must have at least 1" heels when riding. Tennis shoes
are not allowed to ride in. Wear clothes that you don’t care if they get
dirty. Long pants and shirts tucked in are recommended.
Please leave your expensive jewelry at home. No dangling ear rings and
bracelets, necklaces must be tucked inside your shirt. Do not wear anything that
may get caught and break.
Girls with long hair, please pull back into a pony tail.
Winter Riding All of our riding will be indoors and the temperature is much warmer
than outside. For the winter months, wear layers. You will get warm when riding
in the winter! Gloves and long underwear is also recommended. A heated viewing
room is available for non-riders to watch.
Important
We are unequipped to teach students that are physically or mentally
handicapped and we regret that we are unable to accept registrations for such
students. We can however, refer you to Handicapped Riding Schools in the area.
Events
Saturdays are reserved for Horse Shows and we host many different
events. We welcome you to come watch!
Forest
Hill Farms Equestrian Center