Lessons
Beginner Riding Program
Our beginner horse riding program helps new riders build a solid foundation of safety and horsemanship in order to succeed long term with their horse riding dreams. This program involves:
One lesson per week
Maximum of two students per time slot
We have very safe beginner riding horses that are well trained, patient with new riders, and help our students grow in confidence.
Drop In Lessons
FPH offers drop in lessons for new students. Please contact us for more details!
Intermediate Riding Program (FPH Riding Club)
The Intermediate Riding Program is designed for intermediate riders interested in showing. The typical intermediate rider has had previous instruction and has a firm grasp of basic horsemanship skills. Students may compete in a range of disciplines, from Western Performance classes such as Western Pleasure or Reining to all-around competition including Hunter Under Saddle and In Hand classes. Please contact us for a complete list of the types of riding we offer. This program involves two weekly riding sessions:
Group Activity Period
In the group activity period, students will spend their time:
o Working as a team riding together
o Learning to compete in show patterns (horsemanship, trail, etc.) and discussing performance as a team.
Semi-Private
In the semi-private period, members will spend their time:
o Riding horses and working on specific skills
o Grooming and caring for horses
o Participating in “Out-of-the-Saddle” Activities
o Developing character through additional activities
Additional Information
Typically, students in the FPH Riding Club are expected to be actively looking to purchase a horse, or already own or lease a horse. Lesson horses are limited and are intended to help the student hone skills and transition into horse ownership. Students are encouraged to use a lesson horse for their first several shows. This enables our students to decide if showing is the right fit for them before purchasing a horse of their own.