
| What We Offer |
competently. We also teach those riders who aspire to show American Saddlebred horses on local and national level. Additionally, we offer a select number of hunt seat, dressage and western lessons for those that are interested in seeing what other disciplines the American Saddlebred can excel at. Lessons If you are 5 years old or older, you are able to take lessons. Private Riding Lessons last for 1/2 an hour and the instructor is with the student the entire time. We have a terrific group of seasoned lesson horses that provide riders with safety and encourage confidence. Lessons are held year round in the indoor or two outdoor arenas. Students are expected to dress in appropriate riding wear for all lessons. This riding wear includes an approved helmet, hard sole boots, long fitted pants or jodhpurs pants, and gloves. After the third lesson, it is expected that the student be outfitted in the appropriate riding boots and jodhpurs pants. For the safety and comfort of horses and riders, lessons will be rescheduled if it's below 35 degrees or over 100 degrees. All lessons need to be paid in full before the lesson has begun. We kindly ask that a 24 hour notice is given for all cancellations. Semi-Private instruction with more than two riders is only available to those riders who are able to control their horse at all times. Lesson Pricing: Monthly Unlimited Scheduled Lessons (Show Rider Package) $ 400 30 Minute Private Instruction $ 50 40 Minute Semi-Private $ 50 50 Minute Group $ 50 15 Minute “leadline” ride (ages 5-8 only) $ 25 Training Now accepting horses for training. Please contact the farm for more information on prices and packages. Boarding Now offering a select number of box stalls and outside paddock board. Boarding of outside horses is very limited and each horse boarded at out farm must be in training or the rider must be enrolled in lessons. Deluxe Stall with run $550 Basic Board with daily turnout $450 Paddock with Shelter $300 Horse Shows The riders of Foster Farm are invited and encouraged to set their sights on the show ring. We attend horse shows in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Minnesota. Riders will typically ride their own horses in the shows and there will be limited leasing of lesson horses for shows. The main reason for showing is to show off your ability to ride your horse well. Horse show fees will vary somewhat from show to show. There are standard fees that one must pay at each show such as class fees, office and drug fees, shavings, trailering fee, day care, groom tips, etc. Day Camps Foster Farm Day Camps are held a few times each year. At camp, students learn how to properly groom and tack up horses, prepare them for lessons and keep the barn area clean. Students ride at least twice per day, play games, learn stable management and end the week with a horse show and pizza party at the barn. Click here to learn more about the camp offerings for 2008. Clinics Horsemanship clinics will be held throughout the year and will feature a well-rounded group of speakers. Our first clinic was held in April of this year and our distinguished guest was Saddlebred enthusiast Mr. William Marple of Dallas, Texas. Equipment Needs Selecting the correct equipment for riding allows the participant the opportunity to ride comfortably and safely. It is required that riders wear the appropriate gear when riding which includes a helmet for all riders under the age of 18. Below please find a range of prices you can expect to spend and you are encouraged to ask for a list of places to shop. Equine Safety Helmet (required) $30-300 Jodhpurs Boots (required) $60-150 Jodhpurs Pants (required) $50-100 Leather Riding Gloves $15-45 Saddleseat Saddle (Used or New) $400-2500 Show Bridle $80-200 Show Suit $400-3000 Please click here for news and other farm happenings. Return to top |
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