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Students of any riding level are accepted at Serenity Cove Stables.  The minimum age accepted into the program is 7, however all students must be evaluated for riding level prior to acceptance into the lesson program. 

Lessons are offered in the mornings from 9am to 12pm and in the afternoons from 4pm to 8pm, Monday through Saturday. Adult lessons are also offered, and our morning slots are often an ideal time for stay-at-home adults, or adults with flexible work schedules.

All riders entering the lesson program without prior horse experience must begin their instruction in 1/2 hour private lessons until they can comfortably walk and trot.  At that time, they will graduate into an hour long semi-private lesson of 3 students.  Hour-long private lessons are also available for students that need individual attention,  as are hour-long group lessons of 4 or more students for the more advanced riders.

Each instructor has 20+ years of instructing/training experience and is certified to teach beginner through advanced riders. All riders will have dressage fundamentals infused into their lessons, whether they ride dressage, hunt-seat, or english pleasure. Our goal is to develop well-rounded equestrians that are educated in all aspects of horsemanship.  

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Lessons are conducted in 10 week semester blocks. The 10th week is a make-up week, in the event that the student must cancel a lesson within the first 9 weeks. New students don't have to wait until the beginning of a semester to sign up for lessons. Call the farm to find out more about our lesson program! 301-475-7989.

Weekly Private 1/2 hour lesson: $250/semester ($28 per lesson); 
Weekly Private 1 hour lesson: $500/semester ($56 per lesson); 
Weekly Semi-private 1 hour lesson: $270/semester ($30 per lesson); 
Weekly Group 1 hour lesson: $205/semester ($23 per lesson)

Click here to see the semester schedules.

Visitors to the area can purchase individual lessons at $60 for an hour private lesson, $30 for a half hour private, or $32 for an hour semi-private.

Serenity Cove Stables provides lesson horses for those that do not have their own horse, but we also accept students who wish to trailer their horse to the farm for a lesson. For these students in particular, we offer a wider array of lesson options beyond our standard Hunt Seat Equitation program, such as dressage, cross country, and jumper lessons. All horse/riders must be evaluated prior to acceptance into a particular level of lesson. Single lesson rates are as follows:

1 hr Private: $45
1/2 hr Private: $25
1 hr Semi-Private: $25 per student (3 students)
1 hr Group: $20 per student (4 or more students)

Students that qualify can also purchase practice rides for $20 each, or participate in our lease program (see "Lease" page).

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• Helmets are available at Serenity Cove Stables, but students should purchase their own at their earliest opportunity.
• Helmets must be on and buckelled at all times while riding.  NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Hard sole boots (minimal tread) with a small heel should be worn every lesson. 
• Riding breeches are preferred, but stretch pants or jeans are acceptable.
• No earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or loose fitting clothing please!  They are safety hazards.
• Hair should be neatly tied back.
• If you choose to wear chaps, they must be worn with full length pants (no shorts).
• No gum chewing while riding!
• Students preparing for shows must wear boots and breeches to their lessons throughout the show season.