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Saturday May 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Family Day Camp at AJ Stables - Family Day Camp at AJ Stables
A.J. Stables has beautiful acres of pastures and trails. Programs have been created for you and your child to enjoy a bit of the country in the city. Spend a fun-filled day on the farm with our Family One-Day Riding Program! Designed for children and special adults in their lives, this hands-on experience invites mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more to share in the excitement of learning about horses together. Families will enjoy guided riding instruction, grooming, brushing, and basic horse care while spending quality time outdoors. More than one adult may attend per child, and all participants will take part in age-appropriate activities led by experienced instructors. The fee is per person. Come make lasting memories while experiencing the joy of horses as a family! All riding lessons are conducted by a MA Licensed Riding Instructor. All programs take place at A. J. Stables at 1040 East Mountain Road. ( Riding is not required to participate in this Family camp day)Multiple family photo opportunities will take place throughout this event to capture all the special moments.Program GuidelinesNo sandals or open toed shoes            Provide backpack for personal itemsWear long pants for riding horses         Bring rain coat on rainy days             No canvass sneakers                           Program held rain or shineBring snack/drinks                   Apply sunscreen/bug spray before arriving         - Please dress in layers based on weather. Participants will get dirty so please wear appropriate clothing. Pictures and videos will be posted for downloading.Upon arrival, please turn right and park on the lawn in front of the barn. Staff Member will walk up to your car to get the paperwork and forms completed. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY. Date: May 16             Day: Saturday             Time: 9:00am – noon             Fee:  $80/per particpant   Location:  A. J. Stables at 1040 East Mountain Rd  Age: 4 & Up              
 
Saturday May 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Spring Weekend Horseback Riding - Spring Horseback Riding Session B
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 GuidelinesNo sandals or open toed shoes                    Provide backpack for personal itemsWear long pants for riding horses                Bring rain coat on rainy days              No canvass sneakers                                      Program held rain or shineBring 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 - 12noonFee: $125 per child                             Max: 25
 
Sunday May 31, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Spring Weekend Horseback Riding - Spring Horseback Riding Session B
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 GuidelinesNo sandals or open toed shoes                    Provide backpack for personal itemsWear long pants for riding horses                Bring rain coat on rainy days              No canvass sneakers                                      Program held rain or shineBring 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 - 12noonFee: $125 per child                             Max: 25
 
Saturday June 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Spring Weekend Horseback Riding - Spring Horseback Riding Session C
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 GuidelinesNo sandals or open toed shoes                    Provide backpack for personal itemsWear long pants for riding horses                Bring rain coat on rainy days              No canvass sneakers                                      Program held rain or shineBring 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 - 12noonFee: $125 per child                             Max: 25
 
Sunday June 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Spring Weekend Horseback Riding - Spring Horseback Riding Session C
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 GuidelinesNo sandals or open toed shoes                    Provide backpack for personal itemsWear long pants for riding horses                Bring rain coat on rainy days              No canvass sneakers                                      Program held rain or shineBring 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 - 12noonFee: $125 per child                             Max: 25
 
Saturday June 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Spring Weekend Horseback Riding - Spring Horseback Riding Session D
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 GuidelinesNo sandals or open toed shoes                    Provide backpack for personal itemsWear long pants for riding horses                Bring rain coat on rainy days              No canvass sneakers                                      Program held rain or shineBring 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 - 12noonFee: $125 per child                             Max: 25
 
Sunday June 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Spring Weekend Horseback Riding - Spring Horseback Riding Session D
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 GuidelinesNo sandals or open toed shoes                    Provide backpack for personal itemsWear long pants for riding horses                Bring rain coat on rainy days              No canvass sneakers                                      Program held rain or shineBring 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 - 12noonFee: $125 per child                             Max: 25