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Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center Show Series
Introduction to the world of competitive horse showing, with three categories: Academic, Fun and Pleasure. Open to all current Valley Water Mill Park students and all other riders if they are competing on their own horse. Points accumulate for year end awards.
Fun Show Flyer
All Breed Show Flyer
Academic Show Riding Tests Beginner through Intermediate
| Age: | 5 yrs. and up | |
| Date: | Fun Show | March 25 & Aug. 19 |
| All Breed Show | April 1 & Sept. 9 | |
| Academic Shows | May 6 and Dec. 9 | |
| Fun Show w/Year End Award | January 13, 2017 | |
| Time: | Varies by show, call for details | |
| Fee: | $35 / Day | (must pre-register if riding lesson horse) |
My Little Pony
Introduction to horses for children, with or without parents. One-hour class includes basic safety, grooming, saddling and leading techniques. Ponies and helmets provided. Class may be repeated.
| Age: | 4 - 8 yrs. with parent / guardian |
| Date: | By appointment |
| Time: | Varies, call for details |
| Fee: | $20 / Person |
Pony Pals
Private introduction to horses for a young child. Parents encouraged to stay on facility grounds. Includes horse related story time, stable tour, grooming, petting and feeding miniature ponies. Class may be repeated.
| Age: | 4 - 7 yrs. & parent on premises |
| Date: | By appointment |
| Time: | Varies, call for details |
| Fee: | $15 / Person |
Adult HorseSHOE I and II
For adults who always wanted a horse or just want to get back into riding. Teaches basic horsemanship skills, including safely approaching, haltering, leading, grooming and saddling. Horses and helmets provided. Eight students/class.
| Age: | 18 yrs. and up | |
| Date: | By appointment | |
| Time: | Varies, call for details | |
| Fee: | $60 / 4 Group Lessons | $120 / 4 Private Lessons |
Youth HorseSHOE I & II Homeschool HorseSHOE I & II
Sheriff’s Horsemanship Outreach and Education (HorseSHOE) teaches children safety around horses and basic grooming, saddling and riding techniques. Eight students/class. Horses and helmets provided.
| Age: | 7-16 yrs. | |
| Spring Dates: | SHOE I, Session 1 | Tues., March 7-28 |
| SHOE I, Session 2 | Thurs., April 6-27 | |
| SHOE I, Session 3 | Tues., May 2-23 | |
| SHOE II, Session 1 | Tues., April 4-25 | |
| SHOE II, Session 2 | Thurs., May 4-25 | |
| Fall Dates: | SHOE I, Session 1 | Thurs., Sept. 7-28 |
| SHOE I, Session 2 | Tues., Oct. 3-24 | |
| SHOE II, Session 1 | Tues., Sept., 5-26 | |
| SHOE II, Session 2 | Thurs., Oct. 5-26 | |
| SHOE II, Session 3 | TBA depending on demand | |
| Time: | Homeschool: 10-11 a.m. | |
| Youth: 4:30-5:30 p.m. | ||
| Fee: | $60/Person |
Open Recreational Riding
Bring your own horse for open riding. Negative coggins and liability waivers required. Special requests must be scheduled in advance.
| Age: | All ages | |
| Date: | Ongoing | |
| Time: | Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | |
| Fee: | $20/Rider |
Riding Lessons
Private, semi-private and group instruction with your horse or one of ours. Beginning to advanced riders focus on a specific skill set including balance, seat, effective leg aids and control. Completion of HorseSHOE I and II required.
| Age: | 7 yrs. and up | |
| Date: | Daily | |
| Time: | By appointment | |
| Fee: | $35 each / $140 for 4 Private | |
| $30 each / $120 for 4 Semi-private | ||
| $25 each / $100 for 4 Group (3 or more) |
Horse-Themed Birthday Parties
Give your little or big “buckaroo” a birthday party to remember. Party is held in the meeting room followed by lead line horseback rides and/or petting and grooming miniature horses in the indoor arena. Each horse can give 10 rides/hour.
| Age: | 5 yrs. and up | |
| Date: | Wed. - Sun. | |
| Fee: | $70 | Room Rental |
| $40 / Hour | Each Lead Line Horse | |
| $30 / Hour | Miniature Horse Grooming |