Pony Garten Program (Ages 3-5)
Pony Garten is a fun and engaging program specifically designed for young riders ages 3-5. In this program, children learn essential horsemanship skills, enjoy farm activities, and experience riding, all with the support of their caregiver. Classes are 60 minutes long and include a combination of riding time and fun activities, ensuring that your child develops confidence and a love for horses.
Program Highlights:
- Fun, Interactive Learning: Activities like pony tea parties, unicorn photo ops, pony painting, nature walks, and pony obstacle courses keep kids engaged and excited each month.
- Riding Skills: Weather permitting, each class includes a short ride where children learn basic riding techniques such as mounting, balancing, steering, and riding in a safe and controlled environment.
- Year-Round Fun: Program runs March – June and September- December.
Caregiver Involvement:
Caregiver participation is mandatory for each session. One caregiver per child must be present to assist and support during the activities. This is not a drop-off program. Together, you and your child will enjoy quality time while learning about pony care and riding.
Skills Your Child Will Learn:
- Performing safety checks on tack and ponies
- Mounting and dismounting safely
- Maintaining a balanced position while riding
- Using reins properly and performing warm-up exercises
- Riding the trot with assistance
- Understanding the basics of horsemanship and pony care
Let your child experience the joy and excitement of riding while developing lifelong skills in our Pony Garten program!
Pricing & Subscription:
Pony Garten is a monthly subscription with automatic billing after the first payment. A 30-day notice is required for subscription cancellation.
| Day of the Week | Time | Price | Spots Available |
| Sunday | 9 AM | $150/Month | 4 Spots Left BOOK |
| Sunday | 10 AM | $150/Month | FULL |
Once payment is received there are no refunds.
Equipment and Attire
Riders are REQUIRED to provide their own ASTM-SEI Certified/Approved helmet and paddock boots. Helmets are available for Pony Garteners to borrow in their first class.
Please note that appropriate footwear is required in the barn and on the farm property for riders and non-riders (parents, caregivers, siblings, friends, etc.). This includes riding boots (paddock boots) and closed-toed shoes. No flip-flops or open-toed shoes are allowed, for safety reasons.
- Ideal riding gear includes:
- An ASTM-SEI Certified/Approved riding helmet (no bike helmets) is required, helmets are provided for Pony Garten but it is always preferable to have your own.
- Breeches or Jodhpurs pants (long pants are fine for Pony Garten)
- A T-shirt or polo with sleeves (Rash guards are ideal for summer)
- Paddock Boots or Tall Boots (Absolutely NO SNEAKERS)
- Gloves (Optional)
Additionally, dress for the outside elements and temperature. All riding takes place outside. In the event of inclement weather, an unmounted horsemanship lesson will be provided in the barn. Also, wear sunscreen and bring water during the warmer months
Alternatively, jeans can be substituted for breeches, and a boot with a small heel can be worn in place of proper riding boots. Please, no sneakers for riding
Helmets are provided for the first class of Pony Garten.
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds for cancellations. If a student misses a class they will miss the activity that week. Classes cancelled due to severe weather are not rescheduled. Please dress appropriately for the weather, we recommend a muddy buddy suit, umbrella, and rain boots. Please read the full policy here.
