Other Programs
Aside from our regular lesson program, mini camps & summer camps, Fox Ridge Farm proudly offers other interesting & unique programs.
P.A.L Program:
*6-Week Autumn P.A.L program starts in October*
Popular "Day on the Farm" program will run once per month in the months of September, October, & November **See below for dates**
Fox Ridge Farm is proudly partnered with the Vernon Police Athletic League (P.A.L). They sponsor a very popular horseback riding program through our farm.
Are you a Vernon, NJ resident with children in grades K-8?
Are you interested in exposing your children to one of the greatest sports ever?
Looking for something a little more exciting then softball & soccer?
Tired of seeing the kids vegging in front of the t.v, computer, & video games?
If so, have we got the thing for you! Affordable, safe, & fun, that's what our horseback riding program through the P.A.L is all about!
We learn to ride as well as handle horses safely
Details:
Class size is limited to ONLY 6 children & are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Please sign up early to guarantee a spot for your child!
To register you must contact the P.A.L at (973)-764-9514 or visit their website at www.vernonpal.com Adult Pony Club:
Registrations can now be done online!
Each class is 1 hour long, you may drop your child off or stay to watch.
All riding is done in our indoor arena, so inclement weather is never a problem.
Helmets are provided by Fox Ridge Farm. Long pants & a boot or shoe with a small heel on it should be worn.
Along with riding lessons we learn about:
* Safety
* How to lead horses
* How to groom horses
* Feeds & nutrition
* Breeds, colors, & markings
* Care & use of equipment/tack
* Stable management
* What's involved with owning a horse
Total cost: $165
The next session will run on Wednesday evenings.
Two classes will be offered:
5:00 p.m for Kindergarten-1st graders
6:00 p.m. for 2nd-8th graders
Here are the dates:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
Come on out & explore the wonderful world of horses and horseback riding!
Fox Ridge Farm offers a wonderful, safe, & affordable way to introduce your child to this amazing world!
Riding isn't all we learn.
This class learns how to clean & care for tack.
A Day on the Farm Program:
Fox Ridge Farm, in conjuction with the Vernon P.A.L, proudly offers a fun, new program.
Children ages 6-14 are invited to come spend a day on a busy, working horse farm.
Not only will we ride horses and learn to steer, stop, walk & trot, we will also play games on horseback, while focusing on safety and skill-building. We also will learn about stable management and how to care for horses while doing some of the following activies: grooming, batheing, exercising, feeding, cleaning, etc...
Things don't end there, we will also play horse-related games, make a horsey art project, and take home a gift.
Details:
Children should come wearing outdoor appropriate clothes, including long pants for riding. Senisble shoes for working around horses are a must (no open toe shoes, no flip flops, no crocs, no sandals). Helmets will be provided. We recommend applying sunscreen before arriving in the morning, as we will be outside most of the day. Chidren should bring a bagged lunch.
Dates:
Sunday, September 26
Sunday, October 10
Sunday, November 14
Time:
Drop off 9:00 a.m ~ Pick up 3:00 p.m.
Cost:
$65
Space is VERY limited, please call the P.A.L at (973)-764-9514 to register.
Cussing ~ Cocktails ~ And Fun ~Oh my!
Another Adult Pony Club comes to order
Need something to break up the monotony of the work week? Need a break from the kids? Tired of the same routine day after day?
How does this sound:
You on a beautiful horse the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month.
No work, no kids, no stress, just good people on good horses, having fun, letting their hair down, & cutting loose a little too.
Think it's too good to be true?
Well, it's not. It's right here at Fox Ridge Farm.
Adult Pony Club runs Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00. If wanting to join any particular week, please sign up. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board.
Due to the games we play & number of riders, APC is always held in the outdoor ring. That means the club will meet weather permitting.
Each week we'll start with some helpful hints, then let the games begin!
Don't forget to bring a couple of cocktails for afterward, if you'd like.
Come on out and join the fun!
If anyone needs to use one of the farm's horses, no problem, just let us know.
You must be 18 or over to participate.
You can ride English or Western.
The cost per session is $25 on your horse or $35 on a lesson horse.