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Lessons

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 [email protected] 
​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.

​All new and new-to-us riders start off with a private lesson.
All therapeutic lessons are conducted as private lessons.

For all scheduling questions, please contact Colleen at [email protected] 
  • 1/2 hour private lesson: $35/per rider
  • 1 hour group lesson (intermediate/advanced riders only): $45/per rider​
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. 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: $175/per rider
  • (8) 1/2 hour private or semi-private lessons: $250/per rider​
  • (8) 1 hour group lessons: $345/per rider

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, cancellations made with less than 2 hours notice, as well as no-shows,  will result in you being charged for that lesson. In the event of inclement weather, you will not be charged. 

​Before scheduling your first lesson (or camp), please fill out the appropriate informational form. 
Recreational Riding 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: [email protected]
​Phone:  978-815-0197 (call or text)
9 Halls Village Road
​Chester, NH 03036
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