Riding Lessons
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Lesson are now available on Friday and Saturday, Call for your lesson today.
Guided by instructor/trainer Stella Prescott, riders of all levels are given the chance to excel at horsemanship.
Stella graduated from the University of Georgia in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Equine Science, minoring in Agriculture Business. While at UGA, Mrs. Prescott took part in a fellowship at the University of Queensland, Australia, where she specialized in breeding. She also taught several lecture and riding classes per week, and studied under Kenny Mae, a widely known "natural horsemanship" instructor. In 1996 Stella was one of only two people from Georgia chosen to help manage the Equestrian Olympic Games.
Star Ridge's main focus is on Equitation Hunters. Miss Stella, as she is referred to by her students, basically defines equitation as "neatness counts.” Whether she is instructing a first time rider, pleasure rider, or show competitor, the safety of “Miss Stella’s” students and their horses comes first.
The benefits you receive at Star Ridge Stables will not only help your wallet, but will enhance your child’s life. Our instructors have been involved with horses all their lives. Our trainers believe in positive reinforcement. We hope to teach students as much about life as we teach them about horses. We encourage all of our students to set individual goals.
Our students are very successful in and out of the show ring, and many of them go on to compete on college varsity equestrian teams as well. Today horseback riding can help get your child a college education. Several universities now have a varsity equestrian teams and give out scholarships. Darragh McCollum, Amber Sims and Elizabeth Hornbrook rode for the University of Georgia. Sarah Bosko and Lisa Chastian competed for Berry College. Teresa Hull showed for College of Charleston. Ashley Swizter wanting to pursue a career in horses, went on to attend the very prestigious Virginia Intermont. Let us help your child reach his or her goal. The sky is the limit and we will help them reach for the stars! ––––––––––– Spring Session –––––––––––
14 week session | February 26 - June 4
Discount:
Pay in full for all lessons at the start of the sesson and receive a 10% discount
Group Session: $350 / Pay as you go: $35/ea.
Semi Private Session: $630 / Pay as you go: $50/ea.
Private Session: $770 / Pay as you go: $60/ea.
Pricing is per student. If balance is not paid in full on the first lesson of the session student will be billed on a per lesson basis according to the pay as you go rate.
All lesson must be canceled with 24 hours notice.
10% off the less expensive lesson if the student takes 2 or more lessons per week.
10% discount if you pay in cash
Requirements
All students or parent/legal guardians must sign a standard riders release form, which will be kept on file with management, before starting any type of lesson program.
All students MUST wear an approved AHSA riding helment with a harness at all times when mounted on a horse or pony.
All Beginner I students must register for private lessons. All Beginner I students must wear paddock boots and long pants.
Once beyond Beginner I level, all students are required to wear britches, boots and a collared shirt during their lessons. It is also required that all students above Beginner I level have a tack bucket with a hoof pick, horse brushes, sponge, small towel, curry comb, tack cleaning soap and rag. This equipment must be brought to every lesson.
Lessons are taught in the Hunter/Jumper discipline. Group lessons will have no more than 5 riders per class. All lessons must be canceled with 24 hours in advance. Any lesson canceled with less than 24 hours notice will not be allowed to be made up.
Lessons are rain or shine. Star Ridge Stables offers a full horse management program so rain days are used to teach important "class room" information. How to bridle and saddle, parts of the horse, basic first aid and how to wrap legs. Some one will call you if your lesson is canceled due to inclement weather.
All lessons canceled by the instructor due to weather or horse shows must be made up within 10 days. If the lesson is not made up within 10 days, the student forfeits the lesson.
Payment for the entire lesson session is due in full prior to the start of each session. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Also, no refunds once the session begins.
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* Price, rules and information are subject to change at any time and without notice and may be made verbally or written. This website is as current as possible, but always check with Stella via phone or in person to verify complete information and up to date pricing and rules.
Star Ridge Stables Right to Accept or Reject Boarders, Lessees, or Lesson Students: Notwithstanding any agreement of any kind in which Star Ridge Stables is a party, Star Ridge Stables expressly retains and reserves the absolute right and privilege to deny or reject any application or request by any person to board a horse(s), lease a horse(s), or take lessons at the stable facilities for any reason whatsoever, in their sole and absolute discretion.
