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 April 2024 we DO have a waiting list

- To be added to the wait list please call us at (302) 798-2407 or click the 'Contact Us' tab and provide your phone number for us to reach out to you!

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
$55 (30 minute private) & $50 (45 minute semi-private or 1 hour group)
- Alex Pyle
- Lisa Sachs
- Alex Hamilton
- Karly Hosterman

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)