Lesson Program

We offer a year-round lesson program to adults and children ages 6 and older. All students start in private lessons and will remain in private lessons until capable of functioning independently in a group and an instructor has availability.

Waiting List: As of October 2024 we have an extensive waitlist. Due to the length of this list we will not be accepting additional names at this time. Please check back in the future.

We do not offer one-time rides, horse rentals, or trail rides.

Time Committment & Expectations

At least one lesson/week on a set day and time with one of our instructors
Year-round
20-30 minutes before and after scheduled lesson time to groom and tack up (saddle) horse & then untack and groom/bathe horse

Showing & Off-Property Opportunities

6 home schooling show opportunities a year for most lesson students
Off-property cross country schooling & horse trial competition opportunities for our intermediate/advanced riders

Leasing

Lesson program participants can lease Wellspring Farm school horses that are compatible with their riding abilities.
Speak with your instructor regarding horse availability & costs.

Cost (dependent on instructor)

$65 (30 minute private) & $60 (45 minute semi-private or 1 hour group)
- K.C. Van Dyck
$60 (30 minute private) & $55 (45 minute semi-private or 1 hour group)
- Tiffany Wallace
- Alex Klecha
$55 (30 minute private) & $50 (45 minute semi-private or 1 hour group)
- Alex Hamilton
- Lisa Sachs
- Anne Rainey
- Lisa Dill

Necessary Equipment

Long pants (riding pants, jeans, leggings)
Hard-soled shoe with heel
Helmet (we have helmets of all sizes that riders can borrow for their lesson)

Places to Purchase Attire/Equipment

Dover Saddlery (Hockessin, DE)
Maryalnd Saddlery (consignment shop with new and used items; Hockessin, DE)
Fair Hill Saddlery (Elkton, MD)
Rick’s Heritage (West Chester, PA)