Fall Weekend Horseback Riding
Fall Weekend Horseback Riding
A.J. Stables located 1040 East Mountain Road in Westfield, has acres of beautiful pasture and trails. Programs have been created for you and your children to enjoy a bit of the country in the city. All riding lessons are conducted by a Massachusetts licensed riding instructor. All programs will take place at A.J. Stables at 1040 East Mountain Road. 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 and 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 Sunday of each session.
Horseback Riding
A.J. Stables has beautiful acres of 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. **Dress appropriate for weather!
Dates: Day: Saturday & Sunday
September 12 – 13
September 26 – 27
October 3 – 4
November 7 – 8
November 14 – 15
Age: 6 – 14 Time: 9:00am - 12noon
Day: Saturday & Sunday Fee: $125 per child Max: 15