Campbell Springs Farm - Riding Lessons

Improve your riding with lessons focused on your goals taught by experienced and professional trainers at Campbell Springs Farm. The farm's riding lesson program welcomes beginner, intermediate, and advanced students in Hunter, Jumper, and Eventing. Our dedicated staff of full-time professional instructors will work with you to improve your riding on your horse or ours. Our instructors are patient and reliable, plus we have the knowledge and facilities to accommodate and challenge upper level competitors. Call (804) 590-3400 today to become a part of the Campbell Springs Farm Lesson Program and Riding Team, or click here to learn more about our terrific instructors

Riding Disciplines at Campbell Springs Farm

Hunter/Jumper- Hunters are judged subjectively on the degree to which they meet an ideal standard of manners, style, and way of going. Conversely, jumper classes are scored objectively, based entirely on a numerical score determined only by whether the horse attempts the obstacle, clears it, and finishes the course in the allotted time. Jumper courses often are colorful, and at times, quite creatively designed. Jumper courses tend to be much more complex and technical than hunter courses, because riders and horses are not being judged on style.

Through lessons with our experienced trainers, you will learn to jump a series of fences of varying heights and widths with your horse (or ours). Beginners start with small crossrails while our more advanced students jump larger fences.

Eventing is an Equestrian Triathlon, in that it combines the three different disciplines of Dressage, Cross Country & Stadium Jumping in one competition. It is an Olympic Sport that evolved from the testing of cavalry horses for war.

Dressage is a path and destination of competitive horse training. Its purpose is to develop a horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to perform, thereby maximizing its potential as a riding horse. At the peak of a dressage horse's gymnastic development, it can smoothly respond to a skilled rider's minimal aids by performing the requested movement while remaining relaxed and appearing effortless. Dressage is occasionally referred to as "Horse Ballet".

Through dressage lessons with one of our trainers you will learn how to work in better harmony with your horse. During your lessons we will utilize a series of exercises in suppling, balancing and obedience to help create the rhythm and energy necessary to produce a smooth, flowing, precise Dressage Test.

Cross Country-Cross Country is the centerpiece of the sport of Eventing requiring trust and a true partnership between horse and rider. Though not for the beginner rider, our instructors and professional clinicians will teach the proper techniques and skills whether you are just starting out or working to move up to a higher level of competition. Come enjoy the exhilaration of galloping across our country field while navigating your horse over solid jumps such as log fences, a tiger trap, tables, coops and other obstacles such as a bank, ditches or water.

Our instructors focus on safety no matter your level or your discipline. Please see our instructors page to learn more about our trainers.

Riding Lessons

Beginner through Advanced - With the facilities to accommodate every skill level and discipline

Beginner - Learn to groom and tack up a horse, learn the basics of safety, balance and rhythm, walk and trot the horse around the ring.

Intermediate - Become proficient at walk, trot and canter, begin jumping cross rails, work on lateral movements, rounding and collection.

Advanced - Enjoy the freedom of jumping your horse on our Cross Country course, jump oxers in the ring, and master upper level Dressage.

Rates

Individual Lessons and Schooling	Price
Private ½ hour session	$40.00
Semi-Private 45 min session	$45.00
Private 45 min session	$60.00
Group 1 hour session	$40.00

Lesson Packages
10 ½-hour privates	$400.00
10 45 min semi-privates	$450.00
10 45 min privates	$600.00
10 1-hour groups	$400.00

Off Property Schooling
Cross Country Schooling	$50.00
Hunter / Jumper Show	$75.00
One Day Horse Trials	$75.00
*out of town also subject rates for travel and lodging

Rules

The minimum age for riding at CSF is 6. Students under age 16 must have a parent or guardian present on the farm. Students should arrive 15 minutes early to groom and tack up their horse. Students must wear heeled boots and helmets, however we do have some helmets available for student use. Long pants must be worn during lessons, even if you wear full chaps. Students are responsible for cleaning up behind their horse after lessons. 24 hour notice is required to refund lessons fees for cancelled lessons.