Riding Academy
Corners
tone Farms offers beginner through advanced instruction throughout the entire year. Our emphasis is in Hunters & Jumpers. 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- $290
(Pkg. of 8 lessons + Curriculum)
(Can also be paid for in two installments of $145 per month)
The first 8 lessons will be in a semi-private format (usually 2-3 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. As students move through the sessions, they will not only become more independent in grooming and tacking up, but will also be rewarded with more and more time in the saddle as their horsemanship skills grow.
1-hour Group Instruction - $280 (Beginner thru Advanced)
(Pkg. of 8 lessons)
OR $140/month (4 lessons)
Our group lessons consist of 2-5 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.
Half-hour Private Instruction - $320 (Beginner thru Advanced)
(Pkg. of 8 lessons)
OR $160/month (4 lessons)
Pony Lessons (for 5 years old and under) - $240
(Pkg. of 8 lessons)
OR $120/month (4 lessons)
We offer leadline lessons for our youngest students. Riders are taught proper equitation and position, some 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. When students can demonstrate control of their pony, they are encouraged to move up to the regular lesson format, regardless of age.
Private Clinic Lessons with Cortland
$65 per lesson - 1 hour
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 video-taped training/clinic sessions 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. However, we understand that illness and special activities can cause an occasional cancellation. If you miss a lesson, you have until the end of your package to schedule a makeup. 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.
Download your REGISTRATION FORMS here.
