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My Little Pony
Introduction to horses for children. Parents must be present on facility grounds for duration of the lesson. One-hour class includes basic safety, grooming, leading and saddling techniques. Ponies and helmets provided. Class may be repeated.AGE4-8 yrs. with parent/guardianDATEBy appointmentTIMEVaries, call for detailsFEE$30/child -
Youth and Homeschool Horsemanship
Learn how to ride a horse! Students learn safe horsemanship practices, basic grooming, saddling, mounting and beginner riding techniques. Classes limited to eight students. Helmets and horses provided. Riding time increases as rider's skill and confidence improves in unmounted activities. Students must complete 1 and 2 of this safety course before advancing into the regular riding program.
AGE7-17 yrs.Session 2Tues., Nov. 7-Dec. 5TIME10 a.m. or 5 p.m.FEE$100/Session -
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.
AGE18 yrs. and upDATEBy appointmentTIMEVaries, call for detailsFEE$100/4 Group Lessons; $180/4 Private lessons -
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.
AGE7 yrs. and upDATEBy appointmentTIMEVaries, call for detailsFEE$140/4 group lesosns; $160/4 semi-private lessons; $180/4 private lessons -
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. Limited availability due to COVID prevention.
AGE5 yrs. and upDATEWed.-Sun.TIMEVaries, call for detailsFEE$90/Room Rental; $50/Hr. Each Lead Line Horse; $35/Hr. Miniature Horse Grooming
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Scammer Alert!
Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center has been made aware of a scam where parties are using our name to ask for down payments on horses. We are not selling horses. As a division of the City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, we follow strict financial guidelines, and we do not sell property in private transactions. Do NOT send money or give personal financial information to sellers using our name or address at 4007 N. Farm Rd. 171, Springfield, Mo.