Fox Ridge Farm PAL Program

Welcome to the farm! We're easy to find! We are conveniently located in the heart of Vernon's Town Center on Route 515.

	We are proudly partnered with the Vernon P.A.L!
	Are you a Vernon, NJ resident with children in grades 2-8? Are you interested in exposing your children to one of the greatest sports ever? Looking for something a little more exciting than softball & soccer? Tired of seeing your kids vegging out in front of the t.v. & video games? If so, boy, have we got the thing for you! Affordable, safe & fun, that's what our horseback riding program though the P.A.L is all about!

	Dates:
	The next Horseback Riding Program through the PAL will run on Fridays only. 2 Sessions will be offered, one at 6:00 p..m. and the other at 7:00 p.m.. The following are the dates for each class: May 2 May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30 June 6 We will only be taking 10 riders total (5 in each class) for this session. Classes fill fast, please register early to hold a spot for your child. *Week 1:* Discuss safety & how to lead a horse. Students will practice leading horses, plus take a 1/2 hour riding lesson. *Week 2:* Meet all the horses & learn about their breeds, color & markings, plus they'll take a 1/2 hour riding lesson. *Week 3:* Learn how to groom a horse, plus take a 1/2 hour riding lesson. *Week 4:* Learn about different feeds & nutrition, plus they'll take a 1/2 hour riding lesson. *Week 5:* Learn the parts of the saddle & bridle & clean tack, plus take a 1/2 hour riding lesson. *Week 6:* Discuss what's involved (work-wise & financially) in owning a horse, plus they will take a 1/2 hour riding lesson.

What it's about:

Fox Ridge Farm is proud to be affiliated with our local P.A.L (Police Athletic League). They sponsor a very popular horseback riding program through our farm.

Come & explore the wonderful world of horses and horseback riding through our 6 week program.

Classes are 1 hour long and only 5 children are able to be enrolled in each class.

Total cost: $160.

Children will ride for half of the class in our indoor arena and do another horse-related activity for the other half of the class.

Long pants and either boots or sneakers must be worn. Helmets will be provided by the farm.

Classes are filled on a first come ~ first serve basis. Sign up early to guarantee the spot you want.

You must contact the Vernon P.A.L to fill out a registration form. Registration forms may be found online at: www.vernonpal.com or you may call them at 973.764.9514.

What a wonderful, safe & affordable way to introduce your child to horseback riding.

Although we ride horses in every PAL class, it's not all we do.
This PAL class is learning how to clean tack properly