CLF Riding School Info

Country Lane Farm’s Riding School program is offered 7 days a week and is located in its own brand new barn and covered arena located on the back side of the main barn. Lessons are based around building confidence and an appropriate, solid foundation. We teach children and adults of any skill level, from beginner to advanced.

For the serious equestrian, riding with Country Lane is all about ensuring the rider has correct basics and fundamentals which they will then build on and will allow the rider to progress the correct way. Our students consistently bring home championships and top ribbons at A rated horse shows. Our riders also display incredible horsemanship and are able to ride strongly, consistently, and confidently in the ring – at home or off-property.

Country Lane Farm offers private and group lessons if several riders go well together and are at the same skill level. Regardless of whether the lesson is private or a group, the quality of the lesson is not sacrificed.

Our programs are designed to put each horse and rider on their individual path to success.

LESSON OFFERINGS

Our Riding School is the beginning program for riders with limited or no hunter, jumper or equitation experience. It is also a good place for riders to transition from pleasure riding to competing in schooling shows. Riders generally begin lessons riding one Country Lane’s school horses or ponies, in private or semi-private lessons. We will assess rider level and readiness to ensure safety and fit with the program level.

Please visit to our CLF Rider Levels Program page for more information on our curriculum and methodologies.

  • Your first lesson at Country Lane Farm will be an evaluation lesson. This lesson is an opportunity to introduce you to our program and allow us to assess your current skill level. Afterward, we will discuss your goals in order to develop a program to best suit your needs.

    What will you need on your first day? You should wear long pants and a boot with a low heel. We have riding helmets available but you are welcome to bring your own if it is an ATSM/SEI approved helmet.

  • 20-minute starter lesson for children ages 3 to 5. Kids will play games, have fun and get comfortable on and off our horses and ponies. Parents and child work together with the help of an instructor. Your child will develop the balance, strength, and coordination it takes to make their pony walk, trot, turn, and stop.

  • Riders are grouped both by age and skill level. Groups have a maximum of four (4) riders.

  • Riders are matched both by age and skill level. Groups are a maximum of four (4) riders.

  • Private lessons are an excellent way for riders to progress faster along the learning continuum.

  • Private lessons are an excellent way for riders to progress faster along the learning continuum.