**Hour/ half hour horse lessons are currently full with a waiting list**

Horse Lessons

Sweet Meadow  Stable prides itself on their unique approach to horses. In fact, we dropped the word "riding" in lessons and added the word "horse" instead. 

That's right, we offer in-depth "horse lessons' with the focus being on horses in their entirety, not just riding them. 

Students of all ages learn everything there is. The goal is to gain enough knowledge to own a horse,  so our students earn their way to the saddle with confidence and understanding. This is done by learning basic natural horsemanship techniques that Shelley draws from famous trainers such as Pat Parelli and John Lyons.  

It is these same  "natural" minded techniques that allowed Shelley to rescue and rehabilitate more than 30 horses from their  challenging pasts. 

In addition, subjects like worming, diagnosing and understanding lameness, health issues and even inside seated lessons where breed facts, colors and more are taught in weekly classes. Our students learn both English and Western styles of riding eventually exploring  disciplines such as dressage to barrel racing. Our goal is to have students who are not only proficient riding, but equally knowledgeable on the care, maintenance  and responsibility of horses and be multi-disciplined. 

Our horse lessons are great for ages 6-adult and are typically given in pairs (2 people at a time.) These lessons are just over 1 hour long and enrolled students come rain or shine. Occasionally private lessons are available. 

Horse Lessons Prices 

1 hour semi-private- $65/ each person/ each lesson

1 hour private- $80

Kinderlessons/ Petting Area Combo

**Kinderlesson pony rides/ petting area combo are available every week by reservation only. No walk in's **

More than a pony ride but not a lengthy lesson, our kinderlesson rides are the perfect option! 

For those temporarily visiting the area or waiting to enroll in our more in-depth, horse lesson program, a pony kinderlesson is sure to please. 

While the ride itself is an long as pony ride, Shelley teaches one or two techniques that allow students to learn and practice  english and western styles of riding making it a pony ride lesson. 

If students don't feel ready to ride, they can keep their feet on the ground and choose to focus on proper grooming instead. Students learn to feed their horse a treat at the end.  These short rides are great for all children. 

The mini petting area includes:

1 bag of snacks to feed the goats, alpaca, horses, chickens, turkeys & peacock.  Children may also  choose to collect chicken eggs and harvest garden veggies when in season. 

Kinderlesson Pony Ride Lessons & Petting Area Combo

The entire experience lasts approx 30-40 minutes

$40 each child

Requirements

-All visitors are to fill out a liability waiver upon arrival. This form must also contain emergency contacts.

-When mounted, ASTM certified horseback riding helmets are required. This is for all ages. If you don't have your own ASTM riding helmet, we will supply one for you. 

-Boots are best. Sneakers are ok. No sandals or exposed toes allowed while around horses.

-To remain comfortable, bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. 

**All experiences are by reservation only. 

Sorry no walk in's **

Paint n Pet Parties

Join Shelley for painting under the big oak tree! We will pick a favorite farm animal and Shelley will guide you through painting it your way, with all supplies included.

After painting, we'll go inside the petting area and visit the animals. This experience is 1.5 hours long and is best for ages 5- adult. 

Pet n Paint Party

1.5 hours long

 $50/ person 

Requirements

-All visitors are to fill out a liability waiver upon arrival. This form must also contain emergency contacts.

-All visitors on the property must be paid for & part of this experience. 

-To remain comfortable, bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.