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Please keep the following in mind when coming to Fox Ridge Farm for lessons:
LESSON ATTIRE:
Fox Ridge Farm will provide the use of a Riding Helmet if you do not own one. We recommend all riders purchase and wear a helmet. For footwear, we recommend a shoe or a boot with a hard rubber bottom with a 3/4" - 1 " heel. (You will find Walmart & Payless stock both for usually under $20.). NO sneakers, sandals, work boots or footwear with deep treads on the bottom. All students must wear appropriate footwear at all times while working around and riding horses. A pair of breeches or jeans should be worn, please do not come to your lesson wearing shorts, short pants or pants w/ flared bottoms.
LESSON CANCELLATIONS:
You are financially responsible for all lessons not canceled 24 hours prior to the scheduled lesson. Notice of cancellation must be made by calling 973.764.2445.
PAYMENT:
Fox Ridge Farm accepts cash or checks for lessons. Checks should be made payable to Fox Ridge Farm, payment is expected before the lesson begins. We now accept credit card payments through PayPal. If using PayPal, there will be a 3% surcharge to cover PayPal fees.
RETURNED CHECKS:
There is a $25.00 charge for any returned check.
PARKING:
Please drive in and out very slowly. There are often children and animals in the driveway. Please park only in the parking lot. If the lot is full you may park over by the red barn, in a manner that doesn't obstruct the entrance.
CHILDREN: Supervision of children on Fox Ridge Farm premises is the responsibility of the parent. Children must stay with their parents at all times.
RUNNING OR SCREAMING:
No Running or Screaming in or around the barn or rings.
WEIGHT LIMIT: Weight limit for anyone riding one of our lesson horses is 200 pounds.
RIDING:
No one, other than boarders, are allowed to ride unless they are under the direct supervision of Fox Ridge Farm management.
PETS:
Dogs are never permitted at Fox Ridge Farm, please leave them home.
FEEDING HORSES:
Absolutely NO handing out treats! Most of the horses here are not owned by Fox Ridge Farm, please DO NOT feed any of them. Their owners don't like it and even the nicest horses sometimes bite.
AROUND THE RINGS:
Please be quiet & speak softly around the rings when lessons are being given. Please do not leave cell phones on. Not only can noises like cell phones ringing startle horses, but it's distracting to the students who are here to learn.
NO SMOKING IN OR AROUND THE BARN OR RING AREAS.
MAZYKA
Beloved Teacher & Friend
March 20, 1986-March 23, 2006 |
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When beginning your search for riding lessons, it's helpful to make a complete and honest assessment of your strengths, weaknesses and goals as a rider. Which riding skills do you feel comfortable and competent with, and which skills do you feel yourself lacking? It's best to try to identify the type of riding you would like to pursue and concentrate on mastering it. Do you aspire to ride capably on trail rides? The local show circuit? Jumping competitions or western riding? Or, do you just want to be able to ride for pleasure, safely?
Frequency of lessons is very important. Beginning students, particularly if young and/or having no access to a horse on which to practice between lessons, tend to benefit more from 2 or more weekly lessons over an extended period of time. Riding properly requires both learning the skills and developing the physical strength necessary to perform these skills effectively. Progressive learning can only take place when students have lessons frequently enough so as not to forget what they have already been taught. Students riding at a more advanced level, however, may only need weekly lessons with an instructor to help keep their skills sharp.
At Fox Ridge Farm, we specialize in personalized riding instruction for children and adults. We teach both English (hunt seat equitation & jumping) and Western (equitation & pleasure).
All of our lesson horses have competed & are safe. Our horses have the ability to give the rider a good understanding of both English & Western riding. Emphasis is on creating a fun and harmonious relationship between horse & rider, whether your goals are in the competitive field or in pleasure riding.
Year-round riding is available, no matter the weather, in our indoor arena. Lessons are available 6 days a week with both day & evening hours offered.
You will find our rates very competitive:
Private lessons:
1/2 hour: $35.
1 hour: $70.
Group lessons (3+ riders):
1 hour: $35.
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Mojo & Madison, what a team!
Western lessons available also.
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