Beginner Lessons and Trails
Lesson Rates as of June 5, 2024
To my valued students, and (many of you are) dear friends,
Lessons are now a FLAT RATE of $60/lesson as of June 5th, 2024. They've been at the previous level for over 8 years, despite the fact that the cost of feed & shavings has continually gone up. We still have one of the lowest lesson rates in the area and proudly have a loyal following of long-time students!
Buying lessons by the block saves you money!
We do not require you buy a block of lessons, but if you pay for a block of 5 lessons in advance, we will continue to charge $50/lesson, (which is $250/block)
For New Students:
For your first lesson or two, your lesson will be private, in order to evaluate your skills. Once you can safely ride on your own (off a "longe line") you will move to a semi-private or group lesson. In either case, the lesson will be $60/hour (unless you pay for a block of 5 lessons $250, a $10/ride savings!).
For Offsite Students:
I no longer have the time to teach off of my own farm. We do NOT rent horses to the public. All lessons are by appointment only and are weather permitting.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are always available! If you know someone who may be interested in trying out riding I sell pre-paid gift certificates for 1 hour-long, private riding lessons for $60 each or a block of 5 lessons for $250 (saving $10/lesson!). Please email me for more information. I can send you the gift certificates by mail after you pay via PayPal or send me a check. You can pick them up here at the farm (by appointment only). They're a great gift idea for birthdays or Christmas presents for that hard to buy for person who has always loved horses, etc! Please see our Gift Certificate page for payment options.
Leases:
Leases are an option for students or working students only.
*NO* Boarding:
Hurricane Hill Stables is currently full and we are not offering boarding at this time.
Working Students:
Please apply only if you're interested in a long-term commitment. No exceptions! This is simply because it takes a big commitment from us to safely and correctly train you! ... and we will!
We would like to find some mature, hard working and responsible, horse-obsessed folks (like us) to help with barn chores in exchange for lessons or leases. We are very good to our working students and they will get a lot of on-the-job training as well as lessons (and practice rides as we see fit). Working students need to be mature enough to work without constant supervision and experienced with horses enough to be safe around them unsupervised. It is very helpful if you have your own transportation. Stay-at-home mom's are always welcome! Chores will include but are not limited to: paddock and stall cleaning, watering, bringing horses in or out, cleaning tack and picking rocks from paddocks, assisting with lessons, etc. We try to keep a schedule so you're coming the same days and times every week and have set responsibilities. We encourage those who like to spend their days on a farm to apply. This is a very casual environment (non-competitive) and there's always lots to do! Leases will be for experienced (walk-trot-canter) riders only. Please email for more details at hhstables09@gmail.com.
Teaching Days:
Teaching days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: I am an artist in addition to teaching riding and therefore do not teach on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. I try to schedule all riding lessons in advance (as opposed to day-of) whenever possible. Most students have weekly riding lessons on the same day and time slot though I do offer bi-weekly lessons if a slot is available. I am willing to do a trial lesson for anyone who is interested.
We go year-round:
I teach all year as long as the weather and footing permit. Riding in the winter months can be quite comfortable if you dress appropriately (layers!). I do try to reschedule when possible for weather related cancellations. Otherwise, I require a 24-hour notice for canceling lessons or you are charged for the hour.
Thanks for reading!