Our Riding Lessons
The cornerstone of an successful lesson program is it’s horses.
Meet Our Lesson Horses....
The cornerstone of any successful lesson program is it’s horses. Our lesson horses were specifically chosen for their temperaments.
A good lesson horse needs to be tolerant of many different riders, in many different situations, and is worth their weight in gold!
Sonja
Sonja was donated to the farm when her owner found she wasn’t the right fit for her.
We were thrilled to welcome her as part of the Spruce Meadow Farm family. She was young and talented and just needed some training and work to polish her into the awesome lesson pony that she is!
Sonja is “unflappable.” She is just as comfortable at horse shows as she is at home and wins many ribbons.
With her calm demeanor and athleticism Sonja has become a favorite for many at the farm!
Leo
Leo has been at Spruce Meadow Farm for many years. He is just getting into the swing of things as a lesson horse.
Before Leo became a lesson horse he was privately owned. When he became available we knew he would be a wonderful addition to our lesson program.
Leo has a good work ethic and positive attitude. He is athletic and very sweet.
He has competed in hunters, dressage, eventing and pleasure classes.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin has been at Spruce Meadow Farm for many years. She is another of our most experienced lesson horses.
When Pumpkin came to the farm she was an unbroke rescue. It took awhile to train her but she became a great show pony.
Pumpkin is now in her mid 20’s and has the same energy she had at two. She is an athletic, opinionated girl. You need to be on your toes around her!
Lucky
Lucky has been at Spruce Meadow Farm for many years. She is also an experienced lesson horse.
Having come to the farm originally as a rescue Lucky was rehabbed and in training for a long time before she entered our lesson program.
She is very versatile as she is capable enough to do everything from walk – trot to jumpers. She teaches children in our camps as well as going to shows with students.
Springer
Springer is a handsome 16 hand quarter horse. He was not needed at his old barn so he was offered to us for our lesson program.
Although he has a very alert personality Springer is a favorite of many of the beginner riders at the farm.
The instructors love him as well, because when you ask him to trot he just keeps going until you ask him to stop, unlike many of the horses that will take advantage of any opportunity for a break! He is also nice to learn to canter on because he will do a smooth, slow lope.
In spite of being a bit eccentric, Springer is a good guy who has lots of fans!
Gus
Gus has been working in the lesson program for awhile. He came to the farm as a rescue and as he was being rehabbed he began to do some lessons.
Gus has had previous experience as a show horse and has gone to a couple of local shows with students and done well.
We are hoping to adopt Gus this spring to become a permanent part of our program.
Oscar
Oscar is a favorite at the farm with everyone from the instructors to the students. He has a great personality. He is friendly and funny, although sometimes he is a bit obnoxious!
Oscar is always happy to do just about anything. He thinks life is very good; maybe because he came to the farm as a rescue.
Part of Oscar’s rehab & training has been participating in the lesson program. He has been a great learner and is very athletic. Perhaps his best feature is his GORGEOUS eyelashes!
Ruby
Ruby arrived last year and has become a huge favorite here at the farm!
Her owner is an older adult that is not able to keep her in enough exercise to stay fit.
Ruby loves attention and is very safe with beginner riders.
Because of her beautiful blonde locks she always gets attention from whoever enters the barn!
Ruby’s biggest challenge can sometimes be her “work ethic” – she can need a little encouragement to not be too much of a “couch potato!”
When it comes to treats though, she is full of enthusiasm!
Special
Special is one of our most athletic ponies, in fact she has even traveled to Florida to show there.
She loves attention and is very sweet. She is also a young pony with a lot to offer and will only get even better.
Special enjoys jumping; hunters, jumpers and eventing and enjoys competing in horse shows. We are fortunate to have such a talented and lovely pony among our lesson horses.
Misty
Misty has been with us for quite awhile. She is a very cute little pony with a huge jump and a huge heart!
With her talent and “cuteness’ factor she makes a nice little show pony and has shown in flat classes, x-rails, jumpers and eventing.
She also does well in one-on-one lessons, camp and pony rides. She has a sweet and saucy nature, and a bold streak to go along with it!
I love Misty’s unusual color that I describe as a chocolate palomino, however, I have it from a very reliable source that technically her color is “silver dapple.”
Be careful around Misty…she just might steal your heart!
Moe
Moe is a wonderful member of our lesson program. He is a tall, handsome horse that is eager to please.
Moe was donated to the program because his owner needed a different type of horse and wanted him to get a good home.
He is a very friendly Canadian Thoroughbred gelding that has some dressage and hunter background.
Moe has is an extremely willing partner with a great temperament! He gets along well with both beginner and more advanced riders.
Summer
Summer is an adorable Welsh Pony cross. She recently started doing riding lessons and was also one of the best camp horses last year!
Summer is well behaved for beginner riders and talented and athletic enough for advanced riders. She is a great all around pony.
Her sharp, smart personality and good nature makes her a perfect fit for our lesson program.
Never
Never joined us a short time ago as an 8 year old semi-green ex racehorse. He was brought in as a replacement for our beloved Sage who retired to Kentucky.
Never is a handsome, even tempered horse that gets along with all levels of riders.
He is just as well behaved at shows or out hacking as he is in lessons.
Never’s good nature makes him a perfect fit for our lesson program!
Lesson Prices
30 Minute Private lesson $55
60 Minute Small Group Lesson $45 per person
60 Minute Semi-Private (2 people) Lesson $55 per person
Please download a release form, if possible, and bring it to your first lesson. If you are unable to do so we can provide you with one at the farm…thank you!
If You Would Like To Schedule Please
Call Us At (716) 741-2346