Our Lesson Program
Everyone learns in different ways and at their own pace. Our goal is to provide a positive learning experience where students are challenged but safe. We are flexible in our teaching methods in order to accommodate all skills and learning modalities. Students are also offered further learning opportunities outside of lesson times including “Horsemanship Club,” weekly, on and off site “mini clinics” hosted monthly, volunteering around the barn and at shows, field trips and more.
What to expect in our lessons…
At Cape Elizabeth Equestrian, we teach horsemanship, not just riding. Students learn about horses “from the ground” up, including horse care and handling. Riders are responsible for getting horses ready before lessons as well as aftercare.
Lesson Expectations
*Plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before each lesson to groom, tack up and ready to ride.
*Newer riders will receive assistance with bridling and mounting at the start of each lesson.
*Experienced riders should be mounted and walking in the arena prior to the start of the lesson.
*Plan to spend 30 minutes following the lesson to properly care for the horse and equipment.