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All ages & abilities welcome

We offer several types of lessons to suit the unique needs of each student. 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, low-level jumping, and Western Dressage. 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. 
We have a weight limit of 200 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 private lesson: $55
  • 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 private lessons: $205
  • (4) 1 hour group lessons: $165/per rider
  • (8) 1/2 hour private or semi-private lessons: $250/per rider
  • (8) 1 hour private lessons: $400
  • (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.

We also offer gift certificates in any amount. They make a great gift for a horse-lover!

​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 Application
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Therapeutic Riding Application
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Application for Camp
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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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