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Weather: ☀️☀️☀️So far, weather will be gorgeous!
But we're on Rain 🌧️ or Shine ☀️ in our indoor barn and covered arena! It also provides great shade!
Where: 16700 Barnesville Rd, Boyds, MD 20841
When:
Session 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Session 2: Sunday, June 21st, 2026
What time:
Session 1: 2:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Session 2: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What to Expect: Fun and engaging hands on activities with horses as well as riding for a well-rounded introduction to equestrian sports! Students will be challenged based on age and ability.
Sample Schedule:
2:00-2:20PM: Welcome and Safety Demo
Learn about horse behavior and basic safety around horses
2:20-2:30PM: Practice Horse Safety
Practice touching and feeding a horse safely
2:30-2:50PM: Horse Care
Learn about how horses live and different tools and jobs involved with their care
2:50-3:00PM: Grooming & Tacking
Hands on brushing horses and learning about the tack we use
3:00-3:50PM: Riding & Crafts
Larger group will do a crafts activity (ie. treat making, horse shoe painting, paint a real pony, lead a pony around, take photos with ponies, etc) while smaller groups will break off from the larger group and take turns riding. Each rider will get at least 10 minutes of ride time.
3:50-4:00PM: Closing
Reflection on what students have learned & taking photos with favorite horses and ponies!
Note: Since we do work with live animals that have their own thoughts and feelings, please plan that the event may go over by 10-20 minutes.
What to wear:
1. Long, stretchy pants you wouldn’t mind getting dirt or paint on
2. Closed toe shoes, ideally with a little half/one inch heel
3. A shirt you wouldn’t mind getting dirt or paint on
4. Hair free of pins and any solid objects. This is for the purpose of wearing a helmet. For longer hair, prepare in a low ponytail or braid.
5. Your best attitude and readiness to learn!
Cowboy & Cowgirl costumes are welcome!
You and your child MUST wear proper shoes to participate!
Safety:
To maintain safety, please make sure to observe all of the horse farm rules below and listen to the instructors!
Horse Farm Rules:
1. Drive EXTREMELY slowly (10mph MAX) at all times.
2. While driving, stop if you see a horse and only go once they have passed you. If you’re behind a horse, don’t drive up right behind them and only pass (at a max of 3mph) if the rider signals you to do so.
3. Everyone (both minors and guardians) must wear close-toed shoes (no flip flops, crocs, sandals or exposed skin/socks!). This is to prevent any injuries in the case of a large animal stepping on one’s foot. Participation is not possible without them.
4. No running, jumping, or making sudden movements around horses.
5. DO NOT touch or go near animals until instructed to do so. This is to prevent injuries from biting, kicking, or head swings.
6. Adults are responsible for making sure the minors under their care follow the rules.
7. Adults are responsible for the safety of themselves and the minors under their care.
8. Participation is NOT possible for late arrivals. You MUST have ALL forms filled out AND verified by staff BEFORE the start of your session, so make sure you come 20 mins early!
9. Refunds are ONLY due if the event is canceled by the organizer. Refunds shall not be given for any other reason including but not limited to tardiness or improper attire.
Once you’re in the driveway, after you pass the first horse field (on the right) and go across a gravel bridge, immediately on the left you will see a green portapotty next and a small gravel parking lot. You can park there and walk up to the barn building. Overflow parking will be slightly further up.
Make sure you arrive 20 minutes early to park and show your signed liability and photo release forms.
Check your SPAM folder just in case. Make sure to fill out ONE PER PERSON coming onto the property.
Hurry before all spots fill up!
Full participation in horse activities and riding experience for one child.
Two guardian auditor spots included.
For additional adults and children coming to observe and learn from a distance but not participate in activities.
Full participation in horse activities and riding experience for one child.
Two guardian auditor spots included.
For additional adults and children coming to observe and learn from a distance but not participate in activities.
Testimonials
What Parents Say
Hear directly from parents about their experiences with our riding program!
I recommend this experience to anyone interested. Anya was super nice and walked us through the whole process. I took my son and daughter and they loved it. I will definitely go again and I will recommend this for any ages and for any families looking for something fun to do. She made my 7 year old son feel very confident and comfortable around the horses even though he was shy at first.
Benjy Handyman
The session which Anya gave about the horses was interesting and kids loved being around with the horses. Thank you for making this happen.
Kirupa Jayaprakash
We brought our five year old son for horse riding lessons with Anya. In the lessons she has shown enthusiasm and patience that a five year old boy truly needs. He is most happy when he is riding Batman or Shammie and Anya is encouraging him while giving him instructions. We highly recommend her services.
Colleen O'Reilly Schall