Skyrock Farm
Teaching horsemanship is our passion
At Skyrock we teach horsemanship.
"....to develop the horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to work making him calm, supple and attentive to his rider."
We train and show hunters and jumpers as well as teach English riding lessons to riders of all levels, with no age resttrictions.
Our goal is to culminate compassionate, confident riders with effective aids and relaxed horses.
If riding is your passion, Skyrock is your place.
If riding is your passion, Skyrock is your place.
School Horse Program
Skyrock's school horses range
in size and rider ability.
We have ponies, large horses, and everything in between.
Lead-line, beginner, intermediate
and adult lessons available.
New riders start by taking private lessons.
Private lessons allow time for new riders to gain proficientcy with
tacking up their horse and basic
riding skills. When we feel the rider is
ready they are placed in a semi-private or group lesson that fits
their scheduling needs.
Pricing:
Lead-line pony rides (30 min) $60
LL 10-pack $550
(Riders 4yrs and younger)
Private (45-60 min) $100
Private 10-pack $950
(one-on-one instruction, REQUIRED for all students new to our barn, regardless of past experience)
Semi-Private $95
Semi-P 10-pack $900
(1-4 riders in a class)
Group $85
Group 10-pack $800
(arrive 15min early for your horse assignment and grooming)
Competitive Program
Riders of all skill levels train
on their own horses several times
per week in group sessions with
head trainer Stacy Nunn.
The competitve team travels to
an average of 6 A rated shows
per year. Pricing Includes
board, training rides/coaching sessions or a combination of both.
We have no additional fees for blanketing, feeding supplements or private turn out.
Pricing:
$1800.00 per month
Lease Program
The lease program offers a chance
for riders to experience horse ownership without the long term commitment. Current Skyrock students
who are ready to accelerate their
riding commitment and participate in local shows are eligable for
the lease program.
The lease program includes
3 lessons per week and 3 local horse shows in the summer!
(There is a minimal fee at each
show for the entries, and an
equipment fee if you do not own your own saddle.)
Pricing:
$1500.00 per month
The lease program runs
April - August
If you are a new rider or just new to skyrock
We are always accepting new students. No minimun age requirement. Riders new to Skyrock start with private lessons. There is a waiting list for premium time slots. The more flexibility you have in your schedule the shorter the wait time.
Skyrock is a PRIVATE facility. We are open by appointment only.
WE are open year-round.
*For your first ten lessons you may wear: any stretchy pant, a boot with a small heel or sturdy tennis shoe, and borrow a helmet from us. Ideally: breeches, riding boots/half-chaps, your own riding helmet, and gloves are ideal for lessons.
*Payment due at time of scheduling.
*24-hour cancelation policy.
NO REFUNDS.
*All riders must have a liability waiver filled out by a parent/legal guarding before your first lesson. Sign Waiver Here
Fall calendar runs September-May.
Summer calendar June-August.
What Is A Lesson Horse?
"One of my biggest frustrations in this industry is the lack of understanding and consideration for the role that lesson horses play. So often, I see riders complaining about lesson horses for a huge variety of reasons: for their perceived lack of quality or value, for having to ride one they don’t like, for not getting to ride the one they do like, for their trainer not having enough lesson horses, or for the lesson horses not being available at their convenience when their personal horse is out of commission.
I think it’s important that people understand the reality of lesson horses, and that’s that they aren’t here for your kid to ride forever and climb the levels with your one or two lesson a week commitment. They’re here to get you started, safely and productively, while you decide just how far you want to take this.
Lesson horses are incredibly special creatures. They have to be easily caught by beginners who don’t know how to properly approach a prey animal. They have to stand like statues on the crossties while tiny kids take the better part of an hour to get them clean. They have to hold their head still while beginners jam the bit into their teeth for the fiftieth time in a row to put the bridle on. They have to stand still at the mounting block while someone stands for too long with all their weight in the left stirrup and then slams down on their back with no consideration for their comfort. They tolerantly teach riders who are unbalanced, uncoordinated, and unclear, who catch their mouths and bounce on their backs and kick at their sides, and every single time, they are expected to just come again without so much as a swish of their tail or pinning of their ears. And any time one of these horses has a moment where they act like a regular horse or force the rider to really ride, they’re labeled annoying or rude or bad or lazy or whatever.
Lesson horses are not intended to take you up the levels and jump big jumps and win all the classes. If these horses were this beginner-friendly and this tolerant AND the hack winner with an auto lead change, you couldn’t afford them! That’s not to say these horses can’t be winners if you ride them well and pull your weight, but their ability to win in the show ring is not where their real value lies. Lesson horses exist to bring new riders into the sport. To teach them the ropes and get them started, lay a foundation, and prepare them to make a bigger commitment to the sport by leasing or purchasing the next step horse. Lesson horses are not responsible for chasing your Olympic dreams for you. They’re responsible for getting them started in the first place. For riders to act like a lesson horse isn’t valuable because he isn’t the winner in any company is ignorant and unfair.
Every horse you ride has something to teach you. Whether it’s the old school pony who likes to root when you’re not paying attention, or the younger lesson horse who will only pick up the right lead if you ask *just right*, or the ultra reliable skip-change king, they all will add to your toolkit that you can one day apply to the fancier model you get to take you to the next level. Don’t forget about all the lessons you learn along the way and remember that without lesson horses, you wouldn’t be riding at all!"
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