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4 Week Learn to Ride Program

Program Schedule: Begins the first Saturday of each month at 12pm. Class must have a minimum of 5 students to begin. For the health and safety of our horses, rider weight limit is 200 pounds. Riders over the weight limit should call the center to request a larger horse.
Program Fee: $180.00

Geared to the adult beginner/novice rider this 4-week program will teach you the basics of horseback riding in a safe, educational and fun environment. Join beginner riders, like yourself, as you become familiar and comfortable on one of our well-conditioned and well-behaved horses. Begins the first Saturday of each month at 12pm. You'll learn important horsemanship skills, including:

Grooming (preparing your horse before and after riding)
Tack (equipment used when riding) and how to put it on your horse
Learning about the 5 aids to horseback riding (using your eyes, hands, back, seat and legs)
Steering and controlling your horse
A horse's different gaits (walk, trot, canter) and becoming comfortable with the first two
Learning the posting trot (rising trot versus sitting trot)
Horse, rider and barn safety
Excellent guidance from one of our professional and experienced instructors

Some Frequently Asked Questions:

"What should I wear?"
Comfortable clothes (jeans, stirrup pants) and low-heeled shoes (sneakers not recommended).

"When should I arrive?"
Arrive about a half hour before each class to check in, see which horse you are riding and tack up.

"Do you provide riding helmets?"
Yes! Certified riding hats are provided to each student.

Students are welcome to arrive early and stay later to learn more about horses and the fascinating equestrian world from other riders and our team! Call the Boston Equestrian Center today to sign up for the upcoming Fall program. 508-987-6141

Program training provided by one of our qualified instructors.