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Suggested Starting Age
The suggested starting age for beginning riders is no younger than 8 years old.  ( We do take some 7 year olds, but it depends on the child ...our main concerns with taking young riders are:
* previous horse experience (from family horses or other barns/lessons)
* attention span
* size of the child and strength
* emotional ability to understand horses

What We offer

Here at FEC, we offer both english and western style riding.  You can start either style you wish depending on what you want to learn.  English riding is sometimes thought of as "harder" than western.  But the first few levels of riding are almost exactly the same no matter what discipline you choose.  You will progress quickly because of the thorough  teaching methods we use that concentrate on balance and muscle building.  Most riders do not spend much time in the beginning levels as they gain confidence quickly on our wonderful lesson horses.  

Please note * for the safety of our horses we do have a 200lb weight limit.  The Weight Limit is due to the size and condition of our horses, the workload they must perform, and without our horses we cannot make a living.

What to expect at your first lesson?
Beginner Riders:
Your horse will be waiting for you at the tie rails or in the barn.  You will learn how to groom and saddle your horse and then you will get to ride.  After your lesson, you will untack your horse in the opposite order of when you tacked up.  And you will then put your horse away or follow instructions, if someone else is riding them.  Your lessons will be either private or small group lessons.
Intermediate or Advanced riders joining from other barns:
Your horse will be waiting for you at the tie rails or in the barn.  You will groom and saddle your horse with help as needed.  You will most likely be joining a group of riders and will not start by taking a private lesson.  Groups are up to 6 riders.

What should you wear to your first lesson?

Long pants that are comfortable, but not too tight are recommended.  All riders under 18 must wear a helmet, which we provide.  If you decide that riding is for you after you have taken a few lessons, please start looking for your own helmet to purchase.  You will be more comfortable in it because it will always fit and will not need adjusting.

Wear protective foot gear such as boots or tennis shoes (no opened toe shoes please.)  Boots are recommended.  Again you may decide to purchase a pair of riding boots after you take a few lessons.  Any shoe with a heel is fine from any store.  Work boots are not recommended.  Flat soled shoes can allow the foot to slip through the stirrup, they are not very safe.

What should you bring?

Remember to bring a signed release from with you to your first lesson.  If you forget to fill one out there will be copies waiting for you here at the barn.

ENGLISH AND WESTERN LESSON PAGES                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Click on the riding style you want, to see what you will learn as you progress as an      
English or Western riding student.

LESSON SCHEDULE                    BELOW: LESSONS FOR FLEET EQUESTRIAN CENTER - able bodied/minded lesson schedule

Riders may arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of class time to begin grooming and saddling their horses.

* Sat 11:45am class come at 11:45am, not earlier.

Weather is also a factor.  Lessons will be canceled for bad weather such as rain, extreme wind and cold, or snow.

2008  FALL  SCHEDULE   STARTS  In SEPTEMBER

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