Arcadia Stables Hunter/Jumper Lesson Program
Arcadia Stables offers Beginner through Advanced lessons to individuals.
Arcadia Stables English Lesson Program:
Arcadia Stables is taking a beginner thru advanced riders of all ages. Private beginner lessons with
Danielle are private and last one hour. (30 minutes on the ground and 30 minutes in the saddle)
Donna and Lauren offer private or semi-private lessons for all levels. Our program is designed to
provide all students young and old a fun and safe learning experience. Students are taught not only
to ride, but to care safely for the horses and develop the wonderful bond between the riders and
horses that is so special and rewarding.
Minimum age is 5 years and student must know basic directions such as right from left.
- Riders are expected to wear long pants with hard-soled shoes with a heel.
- Riders are expected to wear a riding helmet either provided by us or personally owned.
- Riders must wear weather appropriate clothing. Clothes should not be to baggy or bulky so
the instructor can accurately see and judge the riders position in the saddle.
- Accepted summer appeal includes polos and t-shirts. Tank tops of any kind are not allowed
during lessons.
- Riders are asked to refrain from dangling jewelry.
- For riders that plan to lesson for longer than six weeks Arcadia Stables recommends breeches,
paddock boots or tall boots, half or full chaps.
- Lessons must be canceled 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE or you will be charged for the lesson. If the
instructor cancels a make up time will be offered. Lessons may be canceled in extreme
weather conditions, snow emergencies, or in the winter the occasional power outage.
Please contact us for prices and to set up an appointment.
The Arcadia Stables Equestrian Team (ASET.) The Interscholastic Equestrian Association.
IEA is a national organization modeled after the IHSA program hosted by colleges and universities
around the country. High school and Middle school riders compete in shows around the county with
the opportunity to compete at regional and the national competitions. Students can win not only
prizes but scholarships as well. "The IEA is the perfect stepping stone to collegiate competition. It is
also an excellent opportunity for so many riders who do not own a horse to compete at all levels of
ability." -IEA Website. The 2008 National Finals had more than $125,000 of scholarship money
granted to IEA riders.
At IEA competitions, riders do not supply their own horses or tack. Instead, the horses, saddle and
other tack are all provided to the riders at the show. The host team arranges for the horses and
equipment. The rider and horse have a short opportunity at orientation prior to the over fences
classes, essentially, the horses is new to the rider, and the scores are based upon horsemanship
and equitation, not the horse. The rider is not given a this opportunity prior to flat equitation classes.
All horses are safe and screened before entry into the show.
Team practices are mandatory. At least once weekly during show season and at least twice monthly
in the off season. These are scheduled and posted at the beginning of the month. Horses are
assigned to riders prior to the lessons and the rider is responsible for the grooming,tacking and
untacking of the horse.
Membership fees are due prior to the show season. Scheduled team lessons are included in this fee,
any additional lessons are given at a reduced lesson rate.
If you are interested in joining please contact Danielle
