The centerpiece of the program at Milestone Farm is our horseback riding lessons for children and adult, and our programs for children. Some of the things we offer are listed below. Click on the listing to find out more:

• After-school program
• Special safety gear
• More than 18 years teaching experience
• Instructor trained in dressage and eventing
• Instruction in jumping, dressage, and basic equine care
• Group and private lessons
• Packages that save you money
• Day camps in summer with end-of-camp shows.
• Gentle, highly trained horses for lessons
• No charge for rental of lesson horses.
• Lease horse program
  

PRICES

• Group lessons: $35 per student
• Private lessons: $50 per hour
• Summer camps: $300 per child per week
• After-school program: $300 per child for 3 days a week
• Ask about our discounts for multiple services!

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
This program is designed for the kids to learn what it's like to have horses of their own. They will ride 2- to 3-days a week. The other days are non- riding, horse management day where lessons cover feeding,watering, cleaning tack, basic vet care, and learning how to take care of your own horse. About 45 minutes are set aside to do homework each day. Each child will be assigned a horse or pony of "their own" and will be treated as such. We offer boarding for children who own their own horses. Starting in the spring of 2008 we will be picking children up at Dripping Springs DSISD elementary schools, with plans to add Circle C.

Pick-up times & late fees
Children need to be picked up by 6:30 p.m. to avoid a late fee of $1 a minute or "Parents are subject to hard labor of cleaning out paddocks."

School holidays & teacher workdays
Full day camps are held on all of the teacher workdays days and single-day holidays such as MLK day, Veterans day, Labor day, and Presidents day.

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GROUP & PRIVATE LESSONS
Our lessons are follow the program of the United States Pony Club. Certain goals need to be achieved in order for the rider to move up to more advanced lessons. The Pony Club program consists of 5 levels; the first two are described below:
Level 1: Basic horse management skills such as the proper way to get your horse out of the paddock, tie a horse, groom, saddle, and bridle a horse with out assistance. Riding lessons cover holding the reins correctly, correct riding position at the walk, trot and canter, showing basic jumping position, and starting jumping.
Level 2: Horse management skills are a little more developed, such as holding a horse for a farrier, knowing what the horse eats and why, telling the difference between a jumping saddle and a dressage saddle, and understanding what kind of bit the horse needs and why. Riding skills include showing correct position at walk, posting and sitting trot, and canter sitting and jumping position, jumping basic obstacles in arena, start to ride and be comfortable riding out in the open.

For more information, see the website at www.ponyclub.org.

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FAQs
Q: How long do group lessons last?
A: The group lessons are an hour long, they may go over depending on what we are working on.

Q : How many children are in each group?
A: There are no more than 5 children per lesson, however, if they are beginners. I do not start the group lessons until the child can prove that she understands she is in charge of the horse.

Q: Will my child get personal instruction in a group lesson?
A: Each child will have one-on one-attention..

Q: Are they matched with kids of equal skill level?
A: All groups are matched by age and ability.

Q: What days and times are available for regular lessons?
A: We are here Tuesday through Sunday. I teach from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be weekends that we are at shows or clinics.

Q: Do I come there or do you come here?
A: I do travel and teach if you have the appropriate facilities, or your can trailer your horse into our place.

Q: Is there a difference in price?
A: I charge an extra $10 for gas to give lessons at your facility.

Q: Can I board my horse with you and take lessons?
A: Yes! We offer boarding only to students. So yes, you can board and take lessons.

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