Our lesson horses are chosen for their kind and steady personalities. All are well educated and have the mileage needed to be excellent teachers. You are welcome to bring your own horse for lessons.
Riding instruction.
Horsemanship
All aspects of safety
Horse knowledge and effective communication skills both on and off the horse.
30 minutes
45 minutes
30 minutes
Private: $100
45 minutes
Schedule your Introductory lesson and get a feel for the trainer. Payment due before start of lesson.
Then, if we are a good fit for you, the next step is to schedule your lessons for the next 30 days. Payment for your blocked lessons are due on the 1st of the month.
Lesson Policy
ASTM helmet, long pants & hard-sole boots with heel REQUIRED.
Horse Care & Riding Instructions: (*Bring your horse or we will provide a horse for you to ride.)
Find your name and horse on the board as well as special instructions. (IE: bell boots, wraps…)
Groom & tack horse in cross ties, stall, or outside tie area.
Sweep area used for grooming. Put away any brushes used.
Proceed to arena. DO NOT MOUNT UNTIL INSTRUCTED.
Older, show experienced riders, are both encouraged and expected to help our new horseman/woman with their horses and ponies.
After the lesson, please untack your horse. Allow them to relax on the cross ties while you clean (wipe down bridle, girths, saddles) and put away.
Provide additional after care (IE: grooming, sweat marks, bathing in hot weather, blanketing in cold weather) and
return horse to appropriate place. Please ask if the horse goes to its stall or pasture.
Sweep up aisle. Please leave the barn cleaner than you found it.
*Pitching in/helping out will keep our labor costs down.
Lesson Schedule Policy
Commitment to same day and time each week for the month. Payable in full before the 7th of the month. $35 late fee.
Refunds and make-ups with 24 hour notice and doctor’s note.
Make-up times as available. To be used within the same month.
Weather related make-ups to be rescheduled Saturday or Sunday of the same week.
Please schedule via phone 717-936-8117 or email [email protected]
Lessons booked on a week to week basis will be scheduled on Sundays for an additional $5 fee.
*We are happy to accommodate all other scheduling based on what is available.
*Cedar Fox Farm has a weight limit of 200 lbs.
*Click the button above "Monthly Lesson Block Agreement Doc" and print , sign and bring to your first lesson.
Thank you for your commitment. We are hoping to eliminate the additional cost of having scheduling conflicts.
Whether you're new to horses or looking to grow your skills, we’re here to guide you.