Horse Riding Lessons, Classes, Camps

First horseback riding lesson for pony!

Please read these important notes:

All equine activities provided are governed by the Virginia Equine Activity Liability Act.
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) helmets and boots are provided free of charge for students to use while deciding if they will continue riding!
There will be a $75 processing fee for any cancellations up to four weeks before camp begins. No refunds 4 weeks prior to camp date if spot cannot be filled. Funds can potentially be transferred to lessons.
We require a signed Release form.

Horse Riding Lessons

We offer private and semi-private riding lessons for all ages on super horses and ponies by a certified instructor.
Private: $65 for 45 minutes or $50 for 30 minutes
Semi-private: 2 to 3 students only; $50 for 45 minutes per rider
Please call or email to sign up.
Comparison Shopping? Parents, when shopping for lessons, please note that Stonelea's prices are for private lessons, where your child will build confidence while learning many riding skills and horsemanship in a safe and knowledgeable environment. Your child will be practicing that day's skills the entire time, not sitting and waiting for their 1 minute turn around the ring. Progression is much faster at Stonelea, where one private lesson equals up to 5 group lessons! Now, do the math! Your child will learn true horsemanship, not just putting time in --sitting in the saddle.

Classes

Hello Pony Ages 2-6
Introduce your child to the wonder of horses! Participants and guardian will learn horse safety and grooming. Child will receive a ride and a souvenir. 1 hour. Limited to 8 students. No changes/withdrawals 2 weeks before class. No refunds for same.
1:30 - 2:30pm $28
2012 Dates: 4/17, 4/18, 5/8, 5/9, 5/22, 5/23
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Neighborhood Hello Pony
Same as above but you put together your own neighborhood or pre-school group, then contact Lucia for a mutual date. Minimum 5 students to hold class ($28.00 each), with one check as payment. May only be re-scheduled by Lucia due to foul weather.

One-day Horsemanship Camps Ages 5 and up
If your child has been bugging you to let them ride a horse, this is a great introduction for them. On the ground, children will learn safety, proper riding position, grooming, and leading their horse/pony. Under tack, children will learn steering, safety issues, how horses think, and will play games to help them achieve effective riding positions and control of their mount. Helmets and boots provided. Wear long pants and bring a snack.
9am - noon $68 per camper
2012 Dates: Check back soon
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Spring Break Extended Day Riding Camp 2012

Spring Break Camp at Stonelea Farm! Ages 5 and up
Send your horse-crazy kids to Stonelea Farm! This camp is for those kids who really want to try riding horses but the family budget may not allow for the weekly lesson commitment! Time will be spent learning how horses think, why they react to things the way they do, safety in handling, grooming, and riding, proper riding position and control while mounted (through games), caring and keeping of horses. Helmet and boots provided. Wear long pants and bring a snack.
2012 Dates: 4/2 - 4/6 9:00am - 3:30pm $415
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Summer Camp 2012

One Week Camps Ages 6 and up
For those horse-crazy kids who really want to try riding a horse, but the family budget doesn’t allow for the weekly lesson commitment! Time will be spent learning how horses think, why they react to things the way they do, safety in handling, grooming and riding, proper riding position and control while mounted (through games), caring and keeping of horses. Helmet and boots provided. Wear long pants and bring a snack.
Limited to 10 riders.
9:00am - noon $315
2012 Dates: 6/18 - 6/22 6/25 - 6/29 7/9 - 7/13 7/23 - 7/27 8/6 - 8/10
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Extended Day Summer Camp Ages 5 and up
All as above but bring lunch too! The additional time will be spent helping with horse care, playing horse games and doing arts and crafts related to horses.
Limit 15 campers.
9am to 3:30pm $415
2012 Dates: 6/11 - 6/15 7/16 - 7/20
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Student-only Camp

The student-only camp is only open to current students. This camp is intense and very hands-on. Includes two rides and a field trip per day plus stable management, arts and crafts and fun activities. This is a 4-day camp, Monday through Thursday. There will be one and maybe two overnights because the kids will love waking up with the horses!
9:00am - 5:00pm (except for the overnights) $500
Date: check back for 2012 dates

Homeschool Programs

New this year, Stonelea Farm will be offering special group pricing for all homeschooled children. Lessons must be taken during the school day hours and consist of a group of at least 3 to 4 students. Students will learn some basic barn management skills as well as enjoy a lesson on a quiet, patient school mount. Ms. Lucia will focus on safety while riding and students will practice valuable skills and improve their riding position and communication with their horse as they progress through the different skill levels. Limited riding times remain.
Please call or email Ms. Lucia for more information.

Girl Scout Programs

A visit to the farm will help scouts attain their “Horse Fan” badge or a Brownie “try-it”.
Please call or email for rates.

Working Student Program

if your child is passionate about horses and would love to spend more time at the barn in addition to their lesson time this may be your answer! Students must be 10 and older, currently in the lesson program, and must be responsible and independent workers. Working students do any of the barn chores necessary to the smooth running of the barn—grooming, leading horses in, helping prepare horses for a lesson, mucking, haying, feeding, being a camp counselor, etc. Students work 5 hrs. in return for a supervised ride on a horse or pony; plus other bonus benefits from Ms. Lucia when opportunities present themselves!
Please call or email for more information.

Limited Liability

Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 3.1-796.132 A. An equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, shall not be liable for an injury to or death of a participant resulting from the intrinsic dangers of equine activities and, except as provided in Section 3.1-796.133, no participant nor any participant’s parent, guardian or representative shall have or make any claim against or recovery from any equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or any other person for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the intrinsic dangers of equine activities.