Pony Rides and Pony Parties in Winchester, Virginia

Boarding

**Boarding * Lessons * Training * Trail Rides * Pony Parties**

Field boarding with shelter consists of over 30 acres divided into separate fields for rotation and parasite control. Hay is provided when no grass is available. Horses are placed on the farm Deworming schedule.

$200 month
Field boarding with grain fed is $250 month

Lessons will be provided at the level of readiness of the student. We have ponies and
horses to accommodate all sizes and ages beginning at 5 years old. We will be teaching
basic riding skills, caring for the horse, grooming, feeding, ground handling, tacking, etc. For the more advanced students we will offer the opportunity to ride on the trails. Bring your horse or use one of ours. Prices start at $30 per lesson.

Training the horse is a skill that requires a lot of patience and good judgement. We train usingnatural horsemanship methods. These methods produce sane, safe and enjoyable horses. It is important that the training lessons are interesting and fun for the horse as well as his prospective rider. There will be parts of the training that the owner can participate in and this will give the owner and horse a better foundation for their future together.

If you want help with your babies then our training will be offered starting at the level of basic
baby manners. This means a young horse from weanling age up to the age where it will be old
enough to be trained to be ridden. When horses are properly handled and taught the basics at a young age they are much easier to teach when it is time to start riding them.

This saves both time and money in the long run. At the young ages they can
learn all about the big scary world and become more emotionally mature. We
use fun methods that allow them to become familiar with strange objects, sights
and sounds. They will learn to load on a trailer, accept tack, be bathed, stay in a
stall and most anything else you can think of. The training will begin in the round pen and progress until the horse is safe to be ridden on the trails, around vehicles & dogs, through water, etc.

Training

Requirements

All horses coming to the farm must have a current Coggins. It will be the owners responsibility to keep horses up to date on farrier and vet work. The farm does have a farrier and vet that we can recommend and set up appointments with, but the owner must make payment arrangements with the farm. Anyone wishing to ride a horse or be in a horse area must sign a waiver. All payments for services must be made in advance.

For questions or to make an appointment call:
Bev Foltz
540-336-4267
151 Magic Mountain Rd, Winchester VA

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Trail Rides

Trail rides are given on our wonderful smooth gaited Tennessee Walking Horses. Drift thru our wooded trails in comfort and enjoy nature. You might even see deer and turkeys. Visit Spirit Lake for peace and tranquility. Call for an appointment. $40 per hour

Pony Parties

Pony parties are fun for all, children and parents alike! Ride on gentle and sweet spirited horses and ponies or take a ride in the hay wagon. We also
play games that are geared to the age of the children. Parties can be tailored to suit your needs. They can be birthday parties, theme parties, Christmas parties or a party for most any occasion you can think of...you might want to have a party just to have a party! We can also give parties for adults and family get together's. Give us a call and let us help you to plan your next party. Price will vary according to what you would like to have us do.

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