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The Lesson Program The focus of our lesson program is teaching safety, good horsemanship, professionalism and excellence in riding skill. We value having a close knit, family environment at the barn. We have lesson horses to accomodate the newest beginner through more advanced levels. New riders are always started in private lessons, and moved into 2 rider lessons as soon as they are able, and a spot with a rider of their level is available. One on one, personalized instruction is very important to us. Riders do not start jumping until they have become proficient riders on the flat, and have moved into 2 lessons per week. Safety and building a good foundation are extremely important to us at Ridgemark Farm. Children can start "fun" lessons as young as 4 years old if they have exceptional focus and are truly horse crazy. We have both children and adults in our lesson program, some are very new to riding and some have been riding for many, many years. We are also happy to have many of the UCSC riding team riders as part of our lesson program. Rates Lessons are offered Tuesdays through Saturdays. Lessons are $60. Leasing Occassionally half lease and quarter lease arrangements are available when we have the right fit between horse and rider. Leasing is a great way for riders to transition from the lesson program into starting to show, and into horse ownership. Prospective students are always welcome to come and watch lessons, and to meet us! Information Sheets and Releases For more detailed information, download our: Before your first lesson, please bring these forms, filled out
and signed: Our horsemanship manual covers all of the barn rules, codes of
conduct, and a detailed description of our program, showing and
purchasing guidelines:
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