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Riding Lessons
A program of riding instruction is offered to you by Liberty Bell Farm. We offer English and Western riding lessons for children and adults.
It is our intentions at Liberty Bell Farm to introduce our students to correct and safe horse handling practices. Small or private lessons are scheduled to insure that all students receive individual attention.
In addition to riding, our program includes grooming, saddling, bridling, feeding, stable management, horse health care, and general horse information. Also each semester there will be an event scheduled such as a trail ride, a film, class room instructions, a student’s horse show and clinics.
Long pants, riding boots, or sturdy type shoe with a heel is required. No sneakers please. Helmets are mandatory, but are provided by the farm if you do not own one. Indoor riding facilities are available and will be used for inclement weather. | |
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Kindergarten Riding Class
This is a riding class for young beginner’s age 8 years old and younger. Private and semi-private classes are given for one on one individual attention. English and Western style of riding is offered. All young riders are evaluated to see if they are capable and have the attention span necessary to properly and safely control their mounts. In this class our riders are taught safe and correct horse handling procedures. Correct hands, legs, seat, and proper balance at a walk and a trot. Kindergarten lessons are half hour sessions only. Included in this 30 minute lesson is brushing, saddling, unsaddling, and general horse knowledge and safety.
Kindergarten students are observed on a regular basis, and when they display ability for early advancement, or reach the age of 8, they are tested and moved up into one of our next appropriate riding classes.
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Summer Day Camp
A Summer Day Camp is available to you from Liberty Bell Farm. We offer a horse oriented program for children 5 to 17 years old. No prior riding experience is necessary. Each rider will be assigned a horse or pony for use for the entire week of camp. The rider will be taught the daily responsibilities and care of their horse.
Our program runs Monday through Friday, Time 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Summer Day Camp consists of a daily one (1) hour riding instruction. Safe and correct horse handling practices, grooming, feeding, stable management, horse health care and much more. Daily equine knowledge classes will be taught. Included in the week will also be movies, field trips and professional speakers such as a Vet, farrier, or equine professional. We also provide FUN as well as horse knowledge. Recreational activities such as games, kick ball, crafts, water balloon fights and nature hikes, are included in our day. We have an above ground pool and swimming is our last activity of each day. Fridays are our closing ceremony day, this day includes a fun day game show on horseback with ribbons awarded to all, a hay ride, a picnic with homemade ice cream and swimming. Parents, family members and friends are invited to attend to see what their children have learned all week at camp. At this time pictures of campers and their horses is permitted. Certificates, ribbons, special award, and a camp tee shirt, are awarded to each camper.
Riding will be the first activity of each day due to the summer heat. We do however have indoor riding facilities for inclement weather. All riders are expected to arrive at the farm dressed in their riding clothes and ready to ride. Long pants and boots, or sturdy work type shoes with a heel are required. Riding helmets are required and will be provided for use by the farm. NO SHORTS OR SNEAKERS WILL BE PERMITTED WHILE RIDING. However all children should bring a cooler change of clothing for their after riding activities. A bathing suit and towel should also be brought each day for our swimming activities. Each child is responsible for bringing a bagged lunch and beverage from home. Snacks, pop cycles, ice water, and beverages will be provided through out the day to all campers. | | |
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Winter Horse Camp
Winter Horse Camp is a three day equine program for children age 6 to 16 that is available over Christmas vacation. Riders are taught daily responsibilities and care of their horses, as well as safe and correct horse handling practices. Riding, grooming, feeding, stable management, horse health care, crafts, horse movies, and much more is also included into our program.
Each child is responsible for bringing their own bagged lunch from home. Snacks and hot beverages will be provided by farm.
An indoor arena and barns are available to work in, but we strongly suggest dressing your child warmly due to spending a majority of our time outdoors. Must have a minimum of six (6) riders to conduct camp.
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Adult Recreational Horseback Riding
We are offering a RECREATIONAL class for ADULTS ONLY. We will introduce you to basic horseback riding and safe horse handling procedures. Included in your 1 hour lesson, you will learn brushing, saddling, bridling and general care of horses and tack. Long pants, riding boots or work type shoe with a heel are required. Helmets provided by the farm. Full payment must be paid in advance to receive special rates. | | |
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