The Flying Change Stable offers lessons in riding and general horsemanship to any who wish to learn. Lessons can be part of a group or arranged privately. During the summer, a horse riding camp is available in weeklong blocks for kids and teens. A therapeutic riding program is also available for those who might benefit from positive reinforcement and animal companionship. The stable offers birthday parties, where kids can get a grooming lesson, a short riding lesson, a complete tour, and a coupon for 50% off a regular riding lesson.
Sugar Ridge Farm is a horseback-riding school located. For more information, please call the number provided.
Branscomb Farms is a fully-equipped stable and seventy-four acre horse ranch that buys, sells, breeds and shows horses. The staff is experienced in training young horses for hunting, jumping and dressage activities. The ranch is not open to the public so call or click on its Web site for an appointment.
Jane Karol opened Bear Spot Farm in 1995. Jane is a psychologist who also teaches, coaches and competes as as an equestrian. There are more than 20 horses at Bear Spot Farm, which provides structured training programs for the horse as well as the rider. Dressage training is available from the beginner level to the competitive level.
Jane Karol established Bear Spot Foundation in 2004. This program provides children and adolescents with equine-assisted psychotherapy. This is an alternative therapeutic program where the horse acts a co-therapist to Jane, the psychotherapist. The program has been successful in helping many kids.
Visitors are welcome to Bear Spot Farm, but call for an appointment.
A clear theme at Ray of Light Farm is that it consistently promotes the healthy connection between people and animals. It provides avenues through which people can help animals so that animals can help people. Its many programs include animal rescue, animal-assisted therapy, and programs for animal care. It strives to be "a healing presence in a wounded world." It also provides a number of fun activities for the community such as pony rides, hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides and special holiday events.
