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Lesson Program

Instructing our students in all degrees of horsemanship with an emphasis on safety and having fun is a major focus in PVEC's commitment to produce well-rounded riders. This approach allows each student to develop a high degree of self-discipline, dedication and sportsmanship through their participation in our lesson program. Our philosophy of teaching correct basics and continuously evaluating the performance of a student make our riders not only well versed in equitation, but equally effective at problem-solving and handling their equine partners. We offer lessons for children (ages 7 & up), teens and adults at all levels of riding. Beginners are started being taught in private lessons until their skills and confidence allow them to ride with other riders in a group setting. This is done to allow each individual rider to hone their skills in a very focused, safe setting working one-on-one with the instructor. We also offer semi-private lessons and group lessons (usually no more than 4 riders at a time). We emphasize that PVEC is about quality instruction, not quantity. This approach gives each student the opportunity to excel under the direct tutelage of their instructor while learning invaluable skills working within a small group- rather than getting "lost in the crowd" in a huge lesson. Advanced riders find that PVEC will consistently test their equestrian skills and help them strive for continuous excellence in their performance through private, semi-private and group lessons. Consistency is key. Truck-ins are always welcome.

Lesson Prices

• Private (1 hour) $60.00

• Private (1/2 hour) $40.00

• Semi-Private (1 hour) $45.00

• Semi-Private (1/2 hour) $35.00

• Group (1 hour) $25.00

(Students who ride their own horse in any lesson will receive a 20% discount)

Consistency...

                            Consistency...

                                                          Consistency...

...is key when developing

well-rounded and skilled riders!!!

Training

Our horse training program is an extremely successful one with a specialization in Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure and Dressage. This program is geared toward starting the young horse, correcting problems and issues, and fine tuning horses whether their purpose be for show or pleasure. Experience, patience and understanding is utilized in order to provide each and every horse the opportunity to achieve its full potential.

Training Prices

Full Training- $325/month (plus board): includes 1 free lesson/month (cannot be banked in case of absence) and routine muzzle, leg and bridlepath clipping.

*NEW! Partial Training on a per-work session basis now being offered to PondView Clients! Does your horse need a little tuning up before show season? Don't need full training on a month-month basis? Why not have your horse worked by a professional to keep everything in check during show season? Let the "finishing touches" required to have the edge in competition be a part of your horse's weekly routine! Partial training sessions offered at a cost of $20.00/session, 1-3x per week. No commitment required... can be renewed on a week to week basis as needed.

Boarding

*NOW ACCEPTING NEW BOARDERS MAY 1ST, 2011-

LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE SO CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR STALL!!!

We take pride in our facility and strive to provide the best care for your equine friend as possible. The stalls here at PondView are 10' x 12', rubber-matted, bright and covered in white plastic for hygienic purposes and every one has a functional window with a box fan provided for ventilation and comfort in the summer months. In the winter, the only time you have to go out in the cold is to walk from your car to the indoor where everything can be found under one roof: stalls, tack-room, personal lockers and the heated riding arena are all easily accessible for a truly "care-free" winter riding experience! We offer daily turn-out with shelters and water troughs that are heated in the winter. The outdoor arena volleys between a hunt-course or a dressage arena, and with access to over 75 miles of trails, you and your horse will never get bored!

Full Board Prices

$575/month (includes feeding quality hay & 14% protein pelleted grain twice daily, turnout, stall cleaning, bedding, blanketing, and weekly bran mash during winter months- Also includes full use of heated indoor arena and outdoor arena, access to miles of trails, use of space in the boarder's tack-room and a personal locker with padded saddle-trees big enough for 2 saddles and a small trunk and miscellaneous tack items)

*Clients who take 4+ lessons/month or whose horses are in training will receive a $100 discount per month

*Supplements will be administered for a $10 monthly fee, plus the cost of the supplements.

*Horses requiring specialty grain and/or hay will be charged $25.00 extra/month

Showing

For the competitive rider, PVEC offers the chance to show at both the local level and the national level without breaking the bank! Our "Show Prep" fees cover grooming supplies, braiding, and show day-care. "Coaching" fees cover both the rider and/or horse's training on the day of the show. For those riders who do not currently own or lease their own horse, PondView only charges $25.00/day to use a schooled horse for a day of showing!

If you wish to compete, but feel a little unsure about traveling to a different place to do it, take advantage of our "in-house" Schooling Show Series- With 3-4 shows being held every season right here at PondView, you can experience the competitive atmosphere of a show without the anxiety that usually comes along with the unfamiliarity of it. Click on the ""Schooling Show Series" link to learn more. Come have fun showing with us!

(Please note- "Show Prep" fees do not include horse transport, entry fees, shavings and/or stall fees) The 2011 season show fees are as follows:

Showing Prices

PondView Schooling Shows- Show prep fees (waived)- Coaching fees $75.00/day

Local shows- Show Prep fees $50.00/day- Coaching fees $75.00/day

"A" shows- Show Prep fees $100.00/show- Coaching fees $75.00/day

PondView Equestrian Center
Tel:  401.710.7474 / 860.315.0650  Fax:  401.567.0311 BeccaGT@hotmail.com