There are three lesson programs at Rustic Trail Stable: Private Lessons; Recreational Rider Program; and Sport Rider!
1. Private Lessons are available for all riders on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Pay only for the lessons that you take. You will need to schedule your lesson in advance. Cost is $50/45 minutes lesson with Julie Catone or advanced instructor of your choice. You may pay $180 for 4 private lessons. This fee includes your horse, tack, safety equipment, instruction, products, and training areas!
2. Recreational Rider Programs - fees include use of stable horses, tack, safety equipment, arenas, coaches, and instruction.
Trail Club is for the very young beginner rider age 4 - 7. The Trail Club lessons are 30 minutes/rider. These lessons introduce the very young rider to horses from the safety of the lunge line and lead line. There are two experienced coaches for EACH rider. Cost is $140/month for a weekly lesson. The cost of one Trail Club lesson is $40.
Saddle Club is for beginner riders age 8 - adult to receive one hour of instruction while being introduced to the art/sport/enjoyment of horses. Saddle Club lessons are semi-private (only 2 riders in each lesson). Saddle Club is available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Cost is $140/month for a weekly lesson. On the 4th meeting each month, Saddle Clubbers participate in a two-hour group lesson. Riders that attend more than one Saddle Club lesson/week receive a 15% discount.
Rider Club is a small group lesson of 3 or 4 riders age 9 -adult ready for more riding challenges; however, still receive supervision. The Rider Club lessons are 2 hours long and available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Rider clubbers also complete chores at the barn and become more involved in the care of the horses/stable. Cost is $140/month for a weekly lesson (15% discount for attending more than one lesson/wk).
3. Sport Rider Programs - fees include use of stable horses, tack, safety equipment, arenas, coaches, trails, obstacles, and instruction.
Equestrian Club (Eq Clb) for riders age 10 - adult that are proficient collecting, grooming, and tacking their own horse with limited supervision. Riders in the Eq Clb receive one Rider Club lesson each week; one private lesson each month; and two practice rides each month. Riders receive instruction on equitation, jumping and dressage. Cost is $185/month ($125 for RTS horse owners).
Sport Horse Club (SHC) for riders age 10 - adult that are proficient collecting, grooming, and tacking their own horse with no supervision. Riders in the SHC receive one Sport Rider group lesson each week; one private lesson each month; and two practice rides each month. Riders receive instruction on equitation, jumping and dressage. Cost is $240/month ($150 for RTS horse owners).
Eventing Club (EC) for riders age 12 - adult. Event Clubbers receive one Sport Rider group lesson each week; two private lessons each month; practice ride each week; and conditioning two rides/month. Riders receive instruction on eventing, equitation, jumping, dressage, and cross country. Cost is $315/month ($170 for RTS horse owners).