Lessons
Public lessons are offered for all ages and stages of riding. Group lessons are organized by level of rider. We prefer to teach all new students 1-on-1 to assure proper attention to a new rider and their mount.
VBEC is currently accepting new students. We have 16 school horses and can accommodate a wide range of students.
We have some of the finest quality lesson horses to suit all levels of riders, from the safest first time pony to the "A" show quality warmblood. Experienced riders also may have the opportunity to lease or half lease either a privately owned or VBEC owned mount.
Lessons (Private / Group)
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1-hour lesson: $80
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Package of 10 lessons: $750
Half-Hour Lessons (Beginner)
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30-minute lesson: $60
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Package of 10 lessons: $550
What to Expect
Arrive at least 30 minutes before lesson time. This will allow enough time for you to retrieve, groom, and tack your lesson horse.
Expect to be “in the saddle” for approximately one hour for private/group lessons and 30 minutes in beginner lessons.
After the lesson, please allow another 30 minutes to untack, cool/groom your horse, and clean and put away your tack.
Every rider must sign a Release of Liability Form. Click the following link to download the form. Complete and sign the form and bring it to your first lesson. Forms are also available at the barn.
Release of liability form (link coming)
What to Wear
Proper riding attire is essential. For safety, riders must wear sturdy footwear with a defined heel. Tall boots or paddock boots are best. Sneakers, tennis shoes, or other flat-soled shoes are not permitted while riding. Riders should wear long, fitted pants such as breeches, jodhpurs, riding tights, or other stretch pants for comfort and security in the saddle.
Helmets are required. An ASTM/SEI–certified riding helmet is mandatory for all youth riders and strongly encouraged for adults. Please note that bicycle helmets and similar gear are not acceptable for equestrian use. For new students, we keep a selection of approved school helmets in a variety of sizes available to borrow during your first lessons.
Payment Options
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Visa
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MasterCard
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American Express
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Venmo
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PayPal
Scheduling
Lessons are available Tuesday through Saturday.
☎️ Please call 707-888-1517 to schedule your lesson.