Skibbereen Farm offers horseback riding lessons year round for all ages and riding levels. Classes are offered Tuesday through Sunday at various times, so that students can easily find the time to fit lessons into the busiest of schedules. Whether you are looking for extensive training to prepare for regional or national shows or simply want to have a fun day at the barn with friends, the Skibbereen Farm Lesson program caters to all aspects of horsemanship.
The Skibbereen lesson program promotes basic horsemanship, as well as riding skills. Based on experience, riders may be expected to take care of the tacking up and putting away of their horse. We also run a summer day camp to expose students to the day to day care of horses.
Skibbereen's philosophy is to keep things fun and relaxed while teaching all our students a sense of responsibility and empathy through helping to understand and care for the horses. Students should feel confident and free to ask questions, and our instructors are extremely patient and willing to go as slow or as fast is appropriate for each individual student.
Lesson Fees:
Lungeline/Beginner walk trot: $45
Novice-Advanced: $50
Chrissie Hannon: $60
Facilities: Skibbereen Farm has several barns that house the horses, as well as 20 acres of pastures with mature trees. For inclement weather conditions, Skibbereen Farm has an indoor riding arena.
Horse Shows:
Skibbereen Farm runs several in house lesson horse shows for the students to get a feel of an actual horse show setting. Also Skibbereen riders have the availability to participate in local unrated horse shows or USEF rated shows such as those of the Syracuse PHA in Rochester, Syracuse, Saratoga, and Pennsylvania as well as additional shows in Ohio, Vermont, and Florida throughout the year. Information on horse shows can be found through contacting Chrissie Hannon at 716-432-6994.
