Lesson Programs

Below are dates for the programs run through the Norfolk Recreation Department, please go to: www.virtualnorfolk.org to sign up.

Pony Lovers - Saturdays 2:00 - 3:00pm

Ages 4 - 7 yrs old
This program is for 4-7 years old who have never ridden before. It includes all aspects of safe horse handling, grooming, tacking and leading. Each class ends with a mini-lesson for each child. Please call Jill directly at 978/257-1173 to arrange a visit and for inquiry forms prior to registering with Norfolk Recreation. Parents are welcome to watch classes. $135

Session 1 - 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11

Session 2 - 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

Back In The Saddle - Thursdays 10:00am - 12:00pm

This is the perfect opportunity to take lessons for the first time or be reacquainted with a past love. If you are missing the riding days of your youthm it's time to get back in the saddle again! Beginners welcome! Join professional Jill Swift and her staff at October Farms, for a 6-week program. $395

Session 1 - 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 2/9, 2/16

Session 2 - 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/28, 4/5

Lessons are available at October Farm in the areas of Dressage, Eventing, and Huntseat.  Our philosophy is "Correct basics and good horsemanship are the keys to success and happiness with horses, regardless of the discipline or goal."

Whether you’re looking to learn how to ride just for fun, or refine your competition skills, we have an instructor to accommodate you.  Our students compete in a variety of shows including: our own farm shows, local hunter shows, dressage shows, and all the way up to the IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) Nationals, where one of team members, Kristen Cook, won National Champion in her division.

New students learn how to groom, tack-up, and ride as part of their private one hour lesson.  Once students are able to groom and tack up independently, they are welcomed to either remain in their hour private lesson, take a half hour private lesson, or join into a semi-private or group of students that share the same amount of experience.

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