Riding Academy

Corners_mg_6648tone Farms offers beginner through advanced instruction throughout the entire year.  Our emphasis is in Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing and Vaulting.  We use an in-house Five Star Ranking System which allows our students and even our non-horsey parents to see their progress clearly! 

New Rider Package- $250
(Pkg. of 8 lessons + Curriculum)
(Can also be paid for in two installments of $125 per month)
The first 8 lessons will be in a semi-private format (usually 2 students) and last one-hour each.  The package includes an eight-week curriculum for home study with video segments to reinforce ground and mounted lessons.  With each new lesson our students gain confidence and independence in preparing their horses for the mounted portion of their lesson while also learning the basic riding skills they will need for a group setting. This format allows for lunging, which allows the instructor to control the horse so the student can focus on learning proper position, balance and rhythm.

1-hour Group Instruction - $245
(Pkg. of 8 lessons, last one is free)
OR $140/month (4 lessons)
Our group lessons consist of 2 or more riders arranged by skill level, chosen discipline and age whenever possible.  Students wishing to join a group lesson must complete the New Rider Curriculum or demonstrate equivalent ability before starting.

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Half-hour Private Instruction - $275
(Pkg. of 8 lessons, last one is free)
OR $160/month (4 lessons)

One Hour Private Instruction -$455
(Pkg. of 8 lessons, last one is free)
OR $260/month (4 lessons)

Pony Lessons (for 5 years old and under) - $200
(pkg. of 8 lessons, last one is free)
We offer leadline lessons for our youngest students.  Riders are taught proper equitation and position, ground handling and grooming, as well as work on a lunge line as lessons progress.  Lessons are 30 minutes in duration and taught in a private format.
1-hour Private Video Instruction
(30 min. mounted, 30 min. reviewing video with Cortland)
$75 per lesson

Weekly or occasional private instruction can be arranged with Cortland.  Many students use this to supplement their group lessons, deal with specific training issues or for show preparation.  She also offers vaulting, and off-site cross-country lessons by appointment.


We believe in teaching whole horsemanship and our program will equip new riders in ALL the basics - grooming, ground handling, tacking up, and of course, riding.  We are committed to training students to be competent and caring horse owners in the future, not just accomplished riders.  Working students assist our beginner students in retrieving their horses and grooming and tacking up so you can make the most of your lesson time.

The Cornerstone Equestrian Club offers an excellent opportunity to move through the ranks while gaining a valuable horse management education.  .

Appropriate boots with heels are required, sturdy pants with give (preferably not jeans!) and we provide ASTM/SEI certified helmets for students without their own.    You can now buy everything you need in our on-site tack store.

Our lessons run on a calendar - you purchase four to eight weeks of lessons at a time and with the larger package, you pay for seven and get the eighth one FREE!  However, we understand that illness and special activities can cause an occasional cancellation. If you miss a lesson, you have until the end of you package to make it up or we will apply your free lesson to cover it.  Plus, if you have advance notice, we will happily extend your package to accommodate your family.  If the barn has to cancel for any reason, one week is automatically added to your package.

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Newsflash

Ye' Olde Tack Shoppe Is Open!
Don't forget the tack store is open and carries new and used tack and clothing.  Check it out during lesson hours or by appointment during the week.

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