Riding Lessons
Now accepting! Monthly lesson students
Hour-long Private Lessons: $85 Beginners and Up, Adults and Children ages 6+
Semi-private lessons: $70 Adults and Children with experience (call or email for details and times)
Students must come on a weekly basis, 4-5 weeks per month.
Fees are paid in advance per month.
About our lesson program:
Our insulated indoor arena allows lessons to continue year round regardless of the weather. It is located in the main barn and is easily viewed from our heated and air conditioned observation room.
Each rider receives instruction based on his or her skill level and goals for riding.
Our school horses are well cared for and are a valued part of our family. They receive regular vet, shoeing and dental care, vitamins and supplements, as well as massage and chiropractic treatments. Our first consideration in matching horses and students is ability level and what that particular horse/pony can teach a student.
Call, text, or email to start your lessons!
bookmarkfarms@aol.com
614-306-5477 (Joan cell) or 740-964-2601 (Barn)
We look forward to hearing from you
“Fantastic barn with great staff and wonderful instructors. I have learned so much riding here, including how to ride correctly and safely.”
-Cathy Thompson, Adult Lesson Student
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FAQ
Will Bookmark Farms take me as an adult student?
Bookmark Farms has a variety of lesson horses suited to the beginning adult or the experienced equestrian. Likewise, our instructors, being experienced teachers and skilled equestrians themselves, are qualified to teach all levels of adult riders. No matter what the age, we have started or continued adult riders in pursuing their equestrian goals. Whether you are interested in showing and jumping, looking for a new fitness challenge, overcoming fears, or wanting to partner and bond with a friendly lesson horse at Bookmark Farms, we welcome the adult rider.
May I start riding lessons with a group or in semi-private lessons?
Bookmark Farms requires most new students, regardless of age or skill level, to begin lessons in one-on-one, private instruction. For safety reasons, our instructors believe it is of the utmost importance to give new students their undivided attention in a private lesson. Instructors may decide a student is ready to ride with others when the rider is physically ready and able to keep full control of their horse under a variety of situations.
How long does it take to learn to jump?
There are many factors that go into the progress of a student’s riding ability. The short answer is that Bookmark Farms requires students to be able to canter and execute transitions and turns with their feet out of the irons (the stirrups) before beginning their jumping training. When a student acquires these abilities, the instructors will allow them to begin jumping low cross rails. New riding students will work on jumping position and body readiness (balance and strength) during their very first lesson.