Gallery Farm - Lessons

Riding lessons for adults and children ages 8 years old and up are scheduled year-round in the early evenings and on weekends. Most lessons are private, 45 minute long sessions with the instructor focusing on the individual rider's strengths and weaknesses. Private lessons are geared precisely for that individual. Unlike group lessons, this format allows the rider to learn at his or her own speed and not expected to adjust to the groups learning curve. All beginners start out with private lessons as they are given lunge lessons which maximizes safety and increases the student's ability to learn the riding skills more quickly.

English Riding Lessons:
(Prices effective 8/1/08)

Private 45 minute lesson - $30.00
Group hour lesson (2-3 riders) - $20.00/rider
(not available for beginners)
Use of lesson horse - $5.00/rider
1st lesson w/school horse (1.5 hour Orientation lesson) - $50/private, $40/per person for group lesson
Individual Cross Country lesson on GF cross country course for one hour - $40 for non-regular students
Group Cross Country lesson on GF cc course for outside riders - $30/rider (2-3 riders) for 1-1.5 hours
Group Cross Country lesson on GF cc course for outside riders-$30/rider (4-6 riders) for 1.5-2 hours
Cross Country Schooling with GF approved outside instructor (must be prearranged) - $25/rider

Riding lesson gift certificates are available for riders of all ages.

Don't have a horse of your own - no problem! Well trained school horses are available for an additonal charge of $5 per lesson.

Riding Lesson Packages

10 Private Lessons (your horse) - $270
10 Private Lessons (school horse) - $315
10 Private Lessons w/Orientation Lesson-$360
5 Private Lessons (your horse) - $135
5 Private Lessons (school horse) - $165
5 Private Lessons w/Orientation Lesson -$210
10 Group Lessons (your horse) - $190
10 Group Lessons (school horse) - $225

Schedule a riding lesson via E-Mail (Pamela@galleryfarm.us) or via phone. Cell# (405) 990-8963 or Residence# (405) 872-7342, Stable# (405) 872-JUMP

Most people learn the quickest when they practice more often; this is true with piano, math and horseback riding. For that reason, we recommend that students take a minimum of one lesson per week. Of course, if they can manage, riders find additional lessons beneficial. Lesson horses are also available for lease on a monthly basis so students can practice recently learned skills. Students are required to take regular weekly lessons to lease a horse.

Gallery Farm believes in building a strong rider foundation with emphasis on safe riding to create an independent rider. A rider must learn to control his or her body (developing a rider's position) before he or she can correctly influence the horse. Dressage is the basis for the training and instruction technique.

In addition to learning how to ride, students are taught to handle horses safely both on and off the ground. To insure an all-around knowledge of riding and horse care, students are taught to and are expected to – groom their horse, tack it up properly, warm up before their lesson and cool down after it, untack, and groom again before putting the horse away.

Lesson Cancellation Policy:
24 hour notice is required to cancel a scheduled lesson without penalty. If it is necessary for you to cancel a lesson without giving this notice then you will be charged the cost of the lesson and will not be given another lesson until the canceled lesson payment has been made. Of course, this does not apply to a mutually agreed upon cancellation due to weather or etc. Exception to policy - you will receive two late cancellations per year without penalty. You must call to cancel prior to the lesson. Please no e-mails. No shows will be charged the regular lesson rate.

Lessons are held in most weather (the beauty of having an indoor arena!) except when the temperatures drop below freezing. Lessons will be cancelled if it is going to be too cold or if the roads are not driveable or if we have thunderstorms with lots of thunder and lightening. If you do not receive an email cancelling lessons on weather questionable days, please call Gallery Farm to learn if lessons are being held. DO NOT assume they have been cancelled.

Lesson Payment Late Fee:
Lessons that are not prepaid must be paid for on the day of the lesson. Late or invoiced lesson payments will be charged an additional $5 per lesson.

	RIDING LESSONS Riding lessons for adults and children ages 8 years old and up are scheduled year-round in the early evenings and on weekends. Most lessons are private, 45 minute long sessions with the instructor focusing on the individual rider's strengths and weaknesses. Private lessons are geared precisely for that individual. Unlike group lessons, this format allows the rider to learn at his or her own speed and not expected to adjust to the groups learning curve. All beginners start out with private lessons as they are given lunge lessons which maximizes safety and increases the student's ability to learn the riding skills more quickly. English Riding Lessons: (Prices effective 8/1/08) Private 45 minute lesson - $30.00 Group hour lesson (2-3 riders) - $20.00/rider (not available for beginners) Use of lesson horse - $5.00/rider 1st lesson w/school horse (1.5 hour Orientation lesson) - $50/private, $40/per person for group lesson Individual Cross Country lesson on GF cross country course for one hour - $40 for non-regular students Group Cross Country lesson on GF cc course for outside riders - $30/rider (2-3 riders) for 1-1.5 hours Group Cross Country lesson on GF cc course for outside riders-$30/rider (4-6 riders) for 1.5-2 hours Cross Country Schooling with GF approved outside instructor (must be prearranged) - $25/rider Riding lesson gift certificates are available for riders of all ages. Don't have a horse of your own - no problem! Well trained school horses are available for an additonal charge of $5 per lesson. Riding Lesson Packages 10 Private Lessons (your horse) - $270 10 Private Lessons (school horse) - $315 10 Private Lessons w/Orientation Lesson-$360 5 Private Lessons (your horse) - $135 5 Private Lessons (school horse) - $165 5 Private Lessons w/Orientation Lesson -$210 10 Group Lessons (your horse) - $190 10 Group Lessons (school horse) - $225 Schedule a riding lesson via E-Mail (Pamela@galleryfarm.us) or via phone. Cell# (405) 990-8963 or Residence# (405) 872-7342, Stable# (405) 872-JUMP Most people learn the quickest when they practice more often; this is true with piano, math and horseback riding. For that reason, we recommend that students take a minimum of one lesson per week. Of course, if they can manage, riders find additional lessons beneficial. Lesson horses are also available for lease on a monthly basis so students can practice recently learned skills. Students are required to take regular weekly lessons to lease a horse. Gallery Farm believes in building a strong rider foundation with emphasis on safe riding to create an independent rider. A rider must learn to control his or her body (developing a rider's position) before he or she can correctly influence the horse. Dressage is the basis for the training and instruction technique. In addition to learning how to ride, students are taught to handle horses safely both on and off the ground. To insure an all-around knowledge of riding and horse care, students are taught to and are expected to – groom their horse, tack it up properly, warm up before their lesson and cool down after it, untack, and groom again before putting the horse away. Lesson Cancellation Policy: 24 hour notice is required to cancel a scheduled lesson without penalty. If it is necessary for you to cancel a lesson without giving this notice then you will be charged the cost of the lesson and will not be given another lesson until the canceled lesson payment has been made. Of course, this does not apply to a mutually agreed upon cancellation due to weather or etc. Exception to policy - you will receive two late cancellations per year without penalty. You must call to cancel prior to the lesson. Please no e-mails. No shows will be charged the regular lesson rate. Lessons are held in most weather (the beauty of having an indoor arena!) except when the temperatures drop below freezing. Lessons will be cancelled if it is going to be too cold or if the roads are not driveable or if we have thunderstorms with lots of thunder and lightening. If you do not receive an email cancelling lessons on weather questionable days, please call Gallery Farm to learn if lessons are being held. DO NOT assume they have been cancelled. Lesson Payment Late Fee: Lessons that are not prepaid must be paid for on the day of the lesson. Late or invoiced lesson payments will be charged an additional $5 per lesson.