Lessons / Activities

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.

Age: 5 yrs. and up
Date: All Breed Show Sat., Sept. 21

Academic Show Sat., Nov. 23
Time: 9 a.m. (except for Aug. 3, begins at 6 p.m. )
Fee: $35/Rider                                                                         

Pony Day Camp

When school’s away, it’s time to play! A fun educational day with crafts, movies, stick horse races, horse care, petting ponies and one lead line ride. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Wear jeans, boots/tennis shoes and appropriate outerwear. Space is limited, so register early.

Age:6 yrs. and up
Date:Oct. 11, Nov. 5, Dec. 20 and 27.
Time:Drop-off opens 7:30 a.m.Pick-up before 5:30 p.m.
Fee:$35/Day

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. with parent/guardian
Date: By appointment
Time: Varies, call for details
Fee: $15/Person

Youth HorseSHOE I and II
Homeschool HorseSHOE I and II


Sheriff’s Horsemanship Outreach and Education (HorseSHOE) teaches safety around horses and basic grooming, saddling and riding techniques. Eight students per class. Horses and helmets provided.

Age: 7-16 yrs.
Date: SHOE I Session 1: Thurs., Sept. 5-26
SHOE I Session 2: Tues., Oct. 1-22
SHOE II Session 1: Thurs., Oct. 3-24
SHOE II Session 2: Tues., Oct. 29-Nov. 19
Time: Youth: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Home school: 10-11 a.m.
Fee: $60/Person for 4 group lessons

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

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: By appointment
Time: Varies, call for details
Fee: $100/4 group lessons

$120/4 semi-private lessons

$140/4 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.

Age: 5 yrs. and up
Date: Wed.-Sun.
Fee: $70 Room Rental

$40/Hour Each Lead Line Horse

$30/Hour Miniature Horse Grooming