Spring Weekend Horseback Riding
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A.J. Stables located 1040 East Mountain Road in Westfield, has acres of beautiful pasture and trails. Programs have been created for your child to enjoy a bit of the country in the city. Spend a day on the farm experiencing how to care for and ride a horse. Each day you child will receive a riding lesson and learn about feeding, grooming, and maintenance associated with horses. Participants will experience brushing, tacking, cleaning, walking etc. All lessons are conducted by a Massachusetts Licensed Riding Instructor. All programs take place at A. J. Stables. You must register your child(ren) through the parks and recreation office using a program registration form. When dropping off children please drive to the back of the property. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY.
Program Guidelines
No sandals or open toed shoes Provide backpack for personal items
Wear long pants for riding horses Bring rain coat on rainy days
No canvass sneakers Program held rain or shine
Bring snack/drinks-will set aside time Apply sunscreen/bug spray before arriving
Participants will get dirty so please wear appropriate clothing. Department will provide riding helmets on a loan basis for each riding session.
Parents/Guardians are requested to leave the farm after they drop their child(ren) off and not linger around the farm. Pictures can be taken on Thursday of each session.
Weekend Horseback Riding
Date: Session A May 2 -3 Day: Saturday – Sunday
Session B May 30 -31
Session C June 6 – 7
Session D June 13 – 14
Session E Aug. 22 – 23
Age: 6 – 14 Time: 9:00am - 12noon
Fee: $125 per child Max: 25