Charlton Ridge Farm requires all new riders interested in our lesson program to schedule a private evaluation lesson. This may be booked online or by calling Kaitlyn at 503-349-4533.
All ages welcome!
​During this lesson, our instructors will discuss your goals and riding ability and come up with a lesson plan that best suits your needs.
$95 - Beginner/Private Evaluation Lesson
$75 - Lesson on CRF Provided Horse
$60 - Lesson on Client Owned Horse
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What is a beginner lesson:
Charlton Ridge Farm prides themselves by having a strong focus on horsemanship and safety. We feel that learning to groom and handle horses safely on the ground, sets riders up to be more successful in the saddle. All of our beginner riders will have individual instruction with a strong emphasis on groundwork until they pass our horsemanship requirements.
Horsemanship requirements include but not limited to:​
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On The Ground:
- Put Halter on and off
- Confidently lead horse
- Identify types of brushes
- Tack and untack horse without assistance
- Put blankets on and off horse
- Clean and put away all tack used
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In The Saddle:
- Mount and dismount without assistance
- Trot independently around ring
- Steer safely around arena
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Once a rider has completed all horsemanship requirements they may join our lesson program to begin working up the levels to enhance their riding skills. In this level, all riders will need to arrive early to tack up prior to lesson. Riders are also responsible for untacking and putting horse away after lesson.
What do you need on your first day?
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- Long Pants
- A boot with a heel
- We have riding vests and helmets available for evaluation lesson only
- Long hair pulled away from face in a low pony tail
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign paperwork needed
-Please let CRF know if there are any limitations that would affect riding ability prior to lesson
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For the safety of horse and rider our lesson program has a maximum height of 6' and a maximum weight 180lbs.
