Do you live near Pittsboro NC? Would you like to see your child…
- Spend more time outside being active?
- Develop a sense of care and responsibility for another living being?
- Develop a curiosity mindset towards learning?
Or are you reading this because your child is an animal lover or even horse crazy? If you answered “YES” then check out our classes.
Available Kids’ Classes / Programs
- Pony Pals – classes for children ages 3-6*
- Kids’ Pony School – a horsemanship program for kids ages 6-8*
*NOTE: November – We’re experiencing growing pains!
We’ve changed the student ages for Pony Pals (3-6) and Pony School (6-8) due to changes with our herd of ponies (the sizes of ponies we have in relation to the sizes & ages of the kids).
We also offer custom / private group classes for;
- Regularly scheduled class for home school or play groups,
- Short term program for Boy Scout or Girl Scout Horse Badges, or a 4H Project Books,
- Or a one-time private “Try It” class for home school groups, a family reunion vacation-type activity, or a birthday gift activity.
Affordable, Effective, and Fun Lesson Programs @ Our Farm
The first version of Pony School started at our farm, in 2007, as an affordable alternative to private riding lessons for elementary school kids (ages 6-10). Not long after, the program expanded to teaching ‘pre-school’ age kids (3-5 year olds).
After teaching these age groups for several years at our farm, it became clear that younger beginner kids need small, digestible chunks of information with short breaks. Social interaction with peers helped develop problem-solving skills (so the instructor wasn’t always hand-feeding answers) and seemed to help with learning focus.
Young students also need compatible equine partners (and equipment), or lessons can become frustrating. Our current ponies are beginner-friendly, size-appropriate, and super cute!
These adjustments created a ‘win-win-win’: A lesson program for kids that is affordable, effective, and fun!
Our Farm Facility
Our farm in Pittsboro has a fully enclosed barn / indoor riding arena for year-round lessons! When other riding lesson programs have to cancel because of the weather, we can continue classes year-round (hands-on with the ponies) in all but stormy weather.
We’ve also created a comfortable space for parents to watch their young equestrians.
*If you are looking for riding & horsemanship lessons for ages 11 to adults, beginner to strong intermediate level, check out Starting Point Equestrian’s main website.