OMF's Riding Academy

Old Mill Farm (OMF) offers to all interested parties the opportunity to participate in Riding Lessons and activities providing individuals adhere to the following guidelines and rules. OMF reserves the right to refuse a rider or cancel lessons at any given time, due to reasonable cause or failure to comply with OMF’s stable rules and guidelines.While we suggest 2 lessons weekly, there is no frequency requirement. Lessons are paid the day of the lesson. We do offer several prepurchase discounts and are happy to offer gift certificates. Please contact us for details.

Basic Guidelines and Rules
-Riders must be at least 8 years of age and capable of following basic directions. Riders under the age of 8 will go through an evaluation at the parent’s request.
- All Riders must wear an ASTM approved helmet while mounted.
- All riders/parents or guardians must sign a general liability release.
- Boots with a hard sole and a small heel appropriate for riding must be worn while mounted.
- Lessons will vary in length depending on lesson subject and weather. Riders may be taken on trail, work in the indoor, or do ground work. Lesson curriculum is at the discretion of the instructor. The average private lessons is between 30-45 minutes in length.
- All riders will be required to learn to groom and tack the lesson horse. Students will be expected to groom, tack, cool down, un-tack and store tack before and after lessons.
- OMF rides year round, however, will not ride when temperatures are under 30 degrees.
- Outside of emergencies or inclement weather (Severe storms / heavy snow fall or temperatures falling under 30 degrees) cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled lesson. A no-show or failure to cancel will result in the student being billed for the full amount of the lessson.
- Abuse or mistreatment of animals, including but not limited to, Barn Cats, Dogs, Horses, etc… will not be tolerated.

Private Lessons : $45.00. Private lessons are roughly 30-45 minutes in duration.

Lease fee: $400.00/month. For those who do not want the financial long-term commitment or to determine if they are ready to own. Leases renew automatically month to month, unless a written notice is received to cancel the agreement. Board, 1 lesson per week, bi-monthly de-worning, veterinary care is included in lease price. Lessee is responsible for veterinary fees associated with showing and all farrier fees. Old Mill Farm is responsible for all standard annual and emergency vet care. All additional lessons are in addition to monthly lease rate.

Show fees. $35.00/day per student - instructor fee. $25.00 minimum hauling charge, $2.00 per mile after.

Lesson Agenda
Students will learn how to safely perform all of the following:
-Properly groom and tack a horse
-Identify the parts of a horse and tack
-Proper general care of horse and tack
-Proper stall cleaning techniques
-How to safely approach and lead a horse
-Proper mounting and dismounting techniques
-Riding: Balance, Rhythm Exercises, Walk, Trot, Canter, diagonals, leads, lateral movements, etc…
-Trail ride safely
-For those students who wish to show, more in depth lessons will be given as the student progresses.

For scheduling please call 724-439-9290 or 724-322-0326.

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