| American Association of Riding Schools (AARS) Nationally Endorsed Riding Programs |
Horses change lives. They give our young people confidence and self esteem. They provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls- they give us hope!
- Toni Robinson |
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 Junior riders typically enjoy one hour per week private lessons.
The rider learns to: handle the horse on the ground - groom
- saddle and bridle
- ride bareback, English and Western
- beginning jumping
- vaulting
- trail riding
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| Riders earn six ribbons and certificates as they are exposed to the various aspects of riding and caring for horses. Riders stay in the program for as long as they are enjoying themselves. Upon completion of the junior level ribbons and certificates, riders may have the option of continuing into the Senior Program. |
 Senior riders typically enjoy two hour per week private lessons, although some riders opt for the one hour schedule. The senior program places a greater emphasis on mastery of the animal. The rider learns all that is included in the junior rider program, in addition to twelve specific areas of horse care skills of interest to novice riders:
- safety
- general and emergency horse care
- barn care
- show grooming
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- breeds and riding styles
- basic physiology and psychology
- horses in literature and art
- researching advanced horse riding opportunities
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| All teaching and learning is accomplished in a relaxed, hobby atmosphere with riders discovering and defining where their interests lead them. It is our goal that senior riders become competent, independent amateur riders, and ribbons and certificates are awarded for knowledge mastered. |
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The RuntRider™ young child pony program is perfect for children who are too young to appreciate the routine of lessons. This warm and fuzzy program is designed for children who are young enough to ask not to hold the reins by themselves. There is no commitment to a regular lesson schedule; parents simply call ahead to book a session. After ten rides, the RuntRider™ receives a free t-shirt.
The three-hour-long introductory A Day with Horses™ is ideal for scouts, community groups, family outings, and parties. Riders share their horse and instructor as they become comfortable handling the horse on the ground, grooming and saddling. The program includes an opportunity to ride bareback and to test eastern and/or western saddles.
Activity books are provided for added learning
and enjoyment. |
Karin's Horse Connection also offers beginning and advanced equestrian vaulting in a team as well as therapeutic lessons for physically, mentally and emotionally challenged riders of any ability.
Whether you are looking for a truly enjoyable one-time experience, or are yearning for that ongoing horse-human bond, a telephone call will answer your questions, and a visit to the stable will help you decide whether horseback riding is the hobby for you. Call today!
Horses: The Hobby
You Can Hug!" |
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 Trail rides. Stonehill Stable is located in beautiful countryside on dead end dirt roads. Groomed riding trails lead over rolling hills, vast hay fields, and wooded areas. Trail rides are offered in small groups and are guided by a certified instructor. Call for availability and rates.
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Rate
Schedule
Private Lessons
Fees listed are monthly and remain the same whether there are four or five weeks in a given month. Multiple family members enrolling in the one-hour program may take advantage of the two-hour program discount. |
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One-Hour Lessons: |
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| Twice Weekly |
$295/month |
| Once Weekly |
$160/month |
| Every Other Week |
$100/month |
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| Two-Hour Lessons: |
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| Twice Weekly |
$495/month |
| Once Weekly |
$295/month |
| Every Other Week |
$160/month |
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Therapeutic Riding/Vaulting
(30 min/week) |
$100/month |
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| Vaulting: |
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| Team Vaulting (1.25 hours/week) |
$65/month |
| Private Lesson (30 min) |
$25 each |
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 AARS® A Day with Horses™ An excellent one-time introduction to HORSES: The Hobby You Can Hug!™ Your small group will share a horse/horses as you learn the basics of horse care and riding--including handling the horse on the ground, grooming, lunging, and riding bareback, plus English or Western under direction of an instructor. Participants receive a Day with Horses™ activity book. This program is designed for two or more people and lasts approximately three hours. It is truly enjoyable, and you will be pleasantly surprised at what you learn. An excellent group birthday party. $40/ person with a $120 minimum
AARS® RuntRider™ Karin's Horse Connection offers the AARS® RuntRider™ program for children too young for lessons. During their half-hour visit, your youngster will ride a pony led by a staff member. Some pre-schoolers want to comb their pony’s hair, help to saddle it, or lead it out for a bit of grass. More than one child can share the half hour. The session includes a coloring poster or similar gift and a free pony T-shirt if they visit ten times. $25 per visit
Special One-Time, Two-Hour-Long Private Lesson A popular gift for anniversaries, birthdays and personal rewards. $90 |
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