Horseback Riding Lessons
Camp Jewell offers a comprehensive horseback riding lesson program in the spring and fall for local community residents. Lessons are open and catered to children and adults ages 5 and up. Riders of all skills and abilities are welcome.
Riders, under the instruction of professionals certified by the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) or ARIA (American Riders Instruction Association), learn the fundamentals of riding, and receive instruction in:
Camp Jewell requires that all riders wear ASTM/SEI certified riding helmets when in proximity to horses. Riders may bring their own helmet or borrow a camp helmet. Riders are also required to wear sturdy shoes or boots that have a small heel. Long pants are recommended. Dress should be weather appropriate.
Spring Riding Schedule 2012
Sunday Lessons
April 15 - May 20
$150 (6/1-hour lessons)
1:15pm to 2:15pm Intermediates and Advanced Riders
2:30pm to 3:30pm Beginners (need to gain confidence)
3:45pm to 4:45pm Intermediates (comfortable trotting)
Monday Lessons
April 16 – May 21 (6/1-hour lessons)
Members of the Greater Hartford YMCA Only (Round trip transportation provided from Wilson Gray Family YMCA)
Registration through Wilson Gray Family YMCA (Limited to 6 riders due to limited sunlight)
4:00pm to 5:00pm Beginners
5:00pm to 6:00pm Intermediates
Tuesday Lessons
April 17 – May 29
$175 (7/1-hour lessons)
1:15pm to 2:15pm Homeschool Intermediate
2:30pm to 3:30pm Homeschool Beginner
3:30pm to 5:00pm Colebrook Residents (bus pick up available)
5:00pm to 6:00pm Advanced Intermediate (comfortable trotting/moving beyond basics)
Registration
Click here to download a registration form
Click here to download a health history form (required)
Additional Activities & Rates
$50 per person for a one hour trail ride (minimum of 2 people)
$35 per hour for private riding lessons (6 hour minimum, please call for availability)
To register or request additional information, please contact Jodi Gove, Ranch Director, at jodi.gove@ghymca.org or call 860-379-2782.
Riders, under the instruction of professionals certified by the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) or ARIA (American Riders Instruction Association), learn the fundamentals of riding, and receive instruction in:
- General Horse Care & Nutrition
- Riding Preparation
- English Style Riding Technique
- Ring Riding
- Trail Riding
Camp Jewell requires that all riders wear ASTM/SEI certified riding helmets when in proximity to horses. Riders may bring their own helmet or borrow a camp helmet. Riders are also required to wear sturdy shoes or boots that have a small heel. Long pants are recommended. Dress should be weather appropriate.
Spring Riding Schedule 2012
Sunday Lessons
April 15 - May 20
$150 (6/1-hour lessons)
1:15pm to 2:15pm Intermediates and Advanced Riders
2:30pm to 3:30pm Beginners (need to gain confidence)
3:45pm to 4:45pm Intermediates (comfortable trotting)
Monday Lessons
April 16 – May 21 (6/1-hour lessons)
Members of the Greater Hartford YMCA Only (Round trip transportation provided from Wilson Gray Family YMCA)
Registration through Wilson Gray Family YMCA (Limited to 6 riders due to limited sunlight)
4:00pm to 5:00pm Beginners
5:00pm to 6:00pm Intermediates
Tuesday Lessons
April 17 – May 29
$175 (7/1-hour lessons)
1:15pm to 2:15pm Homeschool Intermediate
2:30pm to 3:30pm Homeschool Beginner
3:30pm to 5:00pm Colebrook Residents (bus pick up available)
5:00pm to 6:00pm Advanced Intermediate (comfortable trotting/moving beyond basics)
Registration
Click here to download a registration form
Click here to download a health history form (required)
Additional Activities & Rates
$50 per person for a one hour trail ride (minimum of 2 people)
$35 per hour for private riding lessons (6 hour minimum, please call for availability)
To register or request additional information, please contact Jodi Gove, Ranch Director, at jodi.gove@ghymca.org or call 860-379-2782.
