Available Programs
Woodland Farms provides an array of training, lesson, and lease programs that are suitable for our client’s needs; we are dedicated to finding a program that works best for each rider and horse. We believe every rider should have a strong foundation and understanding of how to work with and handle a horse. As part of the lesson program, we will provide a lesson horse or pony suitable for the riders’ needs and teach them how to work with their horse while grooming and tacking them up before rides, as well as untacking and preparing them to go back home when finished. It is important for our riders to establish a bond with their horse and learn responsibility through caring for them. We strive to create more than a good rider; we strive to create an excellent horseperson.
Lesson & Lease Programs
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Single Lesson
This is a one-time introductory lesson.
$125 -
Beginner
Riders learning to walk, trot, canter, and those jumping single crossrails.
1 lesson per week = $440/month
2 lessons per week = $750/month
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Advanced
Riders jumping more than two consecutive jumps under 2’3”.
1 lesson per week = $510/month
2 lessons per week = $880/month
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Lease
This program is for riders leasing a horse in the barn. The below rates are not inclusive of the horse lease fee.
1 lesson/schooling ride per week = $350/month
2 lessons/schooling rides per week = $650/month
3 lessons/schooling rides per week = $800/month
Training Programs
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Full Training
Our full-training program is provided five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. It includes daily care, lessons, and professional rides. This typically entails three instructed lessons and two professional schooling rides each week. This program includes turnouts, lunges, maintenance grooming, and standing for veterinary, chiropractic, and masseuse calls and visits.
$900/month -
Half Training
The half-training program is a service that includes three days a week, between Tuesday and Saturday, of any combination of lessons and/or professional rides. Turnouts, lunges, and maintenance grooming are not included in this program.
$800/month -
Lay-Up Training
We offer a lay-up training service for horses that cannot be ridden for more than three weeks due to injury. This service is provided five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday, and includes hand walking or walking under saddle (up to twenty minutes each day). Additionally, wrapping and icing of legs, distribution of any medication or special feeding needed, standing for vet calls as necessary, and providing any other care indicated by the veterinarian are also provided. The owner will provide necessary wraps and medications. Once the horse is able to walk-trot under saddle, full training rates will apply.
$600/month
Additional Services
Full Grooming: $300/mo
This service includes full tack-up prior to rides and untacking after rides. This also includes supplement and medication administration depending on the horse's needs.
Monday Care Day: $200/mo
This is a one-day-a-week (Monday) care package offered to full-training clients to have their horse turned out, lunged, hand-walked, or put on the hotwalker.
Body Clipping: $225/horse, $185/pony
Chris, our head groom, does all of the body clippings. Sedation, if necessary, will be charged separately.
Blanketing: $60/mo
Blankets are put on each evening and taken off the following morning during cold months.
Supplement Distribution: $50/mo
If your horse uses supplements or medication on a daily basis, we will care for those needs on days when the owner/rider cannot come down to the barn.
Chiropractic and Massage Care: Varies
We work with other specialists to provide services such as chiropractic and masseuse care for our horses to ensure they are comfortable and in the best physical state possible.
The following services are included in the full training package. They are listed here with prices for those clients who are not in full training but wish to use them:
Daily Grooming: $25/day
Mane Pull: $50
Show Clip (face, ears, and legs): $50
Turnout: $20/day
Lunge: $30/day
Hand-walks and standing for vet calls: $25/half hour
FAQs
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Students should wear long pants and a closed-toed shoe with a heel. Helmets can be provided by Woodland Farms for the first 30 days, at the end of which students are expected to have purchased their own boots and ASTM/SEI certified helmet.
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Lessons include 45 -60 minutes of the trainer’s time. For beginner riders, part of this time will include learning to groom and tack/untack. More experienced riders should plan to arrive at their lesson with enough time for grooming and tacking before their scheduled ride time.
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To keep our lesson program organized, we require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for canceling or rescheduling lessons. Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice or no-calls/no-shows are forfeited and are non-refundable. Make-up lesson must be used within 14 days of the missed lesson.
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We recommend riders be at least 6 years old.
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It’s never too late to get in the saddle! We have a strong contingent of adult amateurs, some who are riding again after many years away, and others who are picking up this sport for the first time.
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Payment can be made via cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards at this time.
Monthly payment is due in full on or before the 10th of the month. All lessons must be used in the month they are purchased. Unused lessons will be forfeited and are non-refundable.
