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All ages & abilities welcome

We offer several types of lessons to suit the unique needs of each student, including both recreational and therapeutic lessons . We ride year-round, and our ring is equipped with lights for evening riding. We also have trails that can be incorporated into lessons as well.
We offer lessons for English riding, but do utilize Western tack, as well.  We also believe it's important for our students to learn basic horsemanship and horse-care skills in addition to riding. We incorporate horsemanship into all of our lessons. 

​See the bottom of this page to download the informational forms & waivers that need to be filled out prior to your first lesson. These can be emailed to blackstrapfarmnh@gmail.com 
​All lessons are by appointment only. 
Lessons are open to ages 5 and up. 
Our recreational riding program has a weight limit of 200 lbs.
Our therapeutic riding program has a weight limit of 180 lbs.

​New riders start off with a private lesson. All therapeutic lessons are conducted as private lessons as well. 
For all scheduling questions, please contact Colleen at blackstrapfarmnh@gmail.com 
  • 1/2 hour private or semi-private (2 riders) lesson: $35/per rider
  • 1 hour group lesson (2-4 riders): $45/per rider​
  • 1/2 hour unmounted horsemanship lesson: $35 (learning basic horsemanship skills and/or learning how to handle horses from the ground; can cover a variety of topics depending on client's interests and goals). 
1 hour lessons tack their own horses (with assistance if needed) as part of the learning experience. 1/2 hour lessons are not required to tack their own horse but are encouraged to learn. All riders may be asked to help take care of their horse after their lesson.

​Lesson Packages:
  • (4) 1/2 hour private or semi-private lessons: $125/per rider
  • (4) 1 hour group lessons: $165/per rider
  • (8) 1/2 hour private or semi-private lessons: $250/per rider​
  • (8) 1 hour group lessons: $320/per rider
Availability for 1-hour private lessons varies depending on the current lesson schedule. Please contact us to find out availability.

Cancellation Policy:
For riders who pre-purchase blocks of 4 or 8 lessons, cancellations with less than 4 hours notice will result in the loss of that lesson. In the event of inclement weather, you will not lose your lesson. No-showing to your scheduled lesson will also result in loss of that lesson. Cancellations made 4 or more hours in advance of your scheduled lesson will not result in a loss of that lesson.
For riders who pay by the week, there is no penalty for cancellations.

​Before your first lesson, please fill out the appropriate informational form. A completed waiver and emergency contact form are required prior to the start of your first lesson or camp. 
Recreational Riding Lessons Application
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Therapeutic Riding Lessons Application
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Camp Application
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Blackstrap Farm Liability Waiver
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Blackstrap Farm Emergency Contact Form & Photo Release
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Contact us

Email: blackstrapfarmnh@gmail.com
​Phone:  978-815-0197 (call or text)
9 Halls Village Road
​Chester, NH 03036
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