Lessons

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We believe in teaching all aspects of the horse, from the ground up.  In our lesson program, you will learn how to handle and understand a horse, how to groom, feed, and maintain a healthy horse as well as ride in a relaxed, comfortable and fun environment.  

We feel that we excel in offering encouragement to the novice as well as fearful rider.  Our mission is to give students the skills to feel confident that they can handle a horse on the ground as well as riding in any type of situation while having fun!!!

Our students learn horsemanship skills that will benefit them in reining, dressage, hunt, jumping, or whatever their focus may become.  Once they have decided their direction, then we can fine tune those areas.

Lesson horses here come in all shapes and sizes, breeds and colors with a common denominator of a great disposition! For those that have their own horse we offer trailer-in lessons and clinics. In these we will discuss our theories on building respect and trust in your horse to gain a lasting partnership.

Check out our adult lesson program for:

• Enjoyment
• Knowledge
• Relaxation
• Better physical fitness
• Body awareness
• Personal satisfaction
• Stress Relief
• Self confidence
• Horse knowledge
• Riding Skills

Men as well as women will enjoy our adult lessons in English, Western, Jumping and dressage. Our Lesson Program encompasses not only regular weekly lessons but mini clinics as well. This gives the student the opportunity to have more time to work on skills, and get a more in depth experience. Our regular lesson program is run in semesters.  Along with our lesson program, we also have a practice ride program which gives students the opportunity to schedule a time slot that they can practice what they have learned so they can progress at a faster pace. 

Weekly lessons vary between Adult Beginner, Adult Intermediate, Private Adult, Semi-Private Adult, Private Child, Semi-Private Child and Adult-Child Team Lessons. Please see below to see if your favorite class is being offered.

We have a core group of instructors who all work together to benefit the student.  Each instructor brings a little different background to give our students a very well rounded education.  You will have a primary instructor but to insure that lessons do not get cancelled due to instructor illness or schedule conflict, you may have one of the other instructors.  We also, at times, may hold classroom instruction in place of riding. 

At Lakefield Farm, we pride ourselves in giving you an all around education.  We not only teach you to ride a horse, but to also about their care, health issues, equipment, and safety procedures.  We feel that ground work is essential to understanding the horse and become an all around better horse person.

Goals and Objectives

Lakefield Farm is geared not only to helping people learn about horses but to also learn valuable lessons in life.

Safe Judgment: We want students to understand and respect the horse. They will be taught to use knowledge and application of the safety rules.

Dependability and Responsibility: Students will be taught care for the horses and equipment.

Thinking: Through questioning, we will allow the student to figure out answers and reason for themselves.

Goal Setting: Initially, we will motivate the student through encouragement, patience and enthusiasm. Then as we progress, the student can set their own goals for what they want out of their exposure to the horse.

Self Assurance: This comes as the student advances in the skills of handling and riding the horses.

Enjoyment: We want to teach the skills and the joy of riding as this is a sport you can participate no matter what age and it can become a lifelong hobby.

Consideration and Esteem: The atmosphere in and around the barn will demand the students act with consideration to others, the horses, the equipment, and the instructors.

Relating and communicating: Clear communication between horse and rider, verbal as well as non-verbal, is the only means to an effective working relationship in riding and handling horses.

Look at what some of our students are doing on our lesson horses!

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Lessons Schedule

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Child Private or Semi-Private Lessons Call for availability and pricing.

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	Adult Horsemanship Skills Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays Feb 2 – April 9 (10 week sessions) various times - please see lesson application for more information Cost: $350.00-$450.00 Lesson Application

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	Adult Private or Semi-Private Lessons Saturdays Feb 2 – April 9 (10 week sessions) various times - please see lesson application for more information Cost: $350.00-$450.00 Lesson Application