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Programs Programs

Equestrian Programs

We offer a variety of programs for children and adults that introduce people to aspects of the equestrian world

Contact us to sign up or for more information: [email protected]

Equestrian Vaulting

We are pleased to partner with the Manhattan Riding Club to offer Introduction to Vaulting classes!

Often described as gymnastics performed on horseback, vaulting’s origins can be traced back to Roman games which included acrobatic displays performed on cantering horses. Modern vaulting was developed in post-war Germany as a means to introduce children to equestrian sport, and it remains a popular training and competitive endeavor all across Europe. Modern vaulting competitors are judged on their ability to smoothly execute compulsory movements demonstrating strength, flexibility, and balance—making sure to face all four directions and cover all parts of the horse from neck to croup—during their routines. They are also evaluated on the technical difficulty and artistic expression associated with freestyle routines.

Carriage Driving

We offer private carriage driving lessons upon request, where we will meet at nearby Rockefeller State Park to explore the beautiful carriage roads. Driving instruction covers the fundamentals of learning about the harness and vehicles, hitching and unhitching, and the unique safety protocols specific to this discipline, as well as the art of driving a single horse hitch.

Carriage driving is rich in history and tradition, but there is also a thriving community around pleasure and modern sport driving today. Our instructor Megan has a background in combined driving (a three phase sport similar to ridden Eventing), and has also trained and driven for pleasure for many years.

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