Fall dates are:
Mondays - Sept 21 - Nov 9, 2009
Thursday - Sept 24 - Nov 12, 2009

Falcon Ridge Equestrian Center is staffed by experienced horse people who recognize the value of an educated student. The lessons are geared to teach horseback riding as well as the proper care of the horse. Lessons are hands on and teach safe methods of handling animals. Horses are living animals that require certain knowledge to maintain and appreciate. The lessons at Falcon Ridge are meant to accomplish this goal while developing a lifelong interest in riding as a recreational sport.

Lessons include:

General Horse Anatomy Personality of the horse Grooming tools and how to correctly groom Cleaning a horses hooves Care of the hoof Types of shoes and their use Safe handling of horses Equipment maintenance including cleaning How to properly lead a horse

Safely tying a horse Haltering Saddle & bridle parts How to correctly saddle & bridle a horse Proper mounting procedures Getting the horse to move Recognizing the various gaits of the horse Riding the various gaits Cattle work (advanced students)

Riding Sessions & Costs

Falcon Ridge Equestrian Center is offering a Spring riding clinic followed by full summer camp sessions. Spring sessions will include 8 classes to meet once a week on Monday or Thursday from 4:00 PM- 5:30 or 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Class size is limited to 10 students per time slot. The earlier time slot will be filled, then the second. Students must have their own transportation to and from the barn at the designated times.

Appropriate clothing to include long pants (jeans), fitted shirt, heeled boots and a safety helmet is required. Safety helmets will be provided but each student is encouraged to purchase their own helmet if they continue in advanced classes.

The cost of the 8 class session is $200 per student which includes use of a horse for each session.

For more information and to register Contact:
Paul or Debbie at Falcon Ridge
138 Browns Road, Walden, NY 12586
(845) 778-0250
E-Mail: Falconridge@frontiernet.net