Maryland Therapeutic Riding ::: HorsesThatHeal.org

Recreational Riding

In addition to our year round therapeutic riding program, we offer recreational riding lessons to riders of all abilities and interests. All lessons take place on the MTR 25 acre farm located in Crownsville, MD., with two lit outdoor arenas and one fantastic indoor arena. We provide qualified and well- trained staff and horses. These unique lessons are conducted by Naomi Parry, Kelly Shepstone and Joanne McCallum, and are individual in style and lesson delivery. Naomi's dressage (see flyer) approach focuses upon the rider's position and the correct training of the horse. Kelly's hunter/jumper approach brings diversity to this exciting form of recreational riding. Jo's direction allows riders to bring equine related skills from the ground to the saddle and beyond. Our instructors look forward to sharing a wealth of knowledge with you. A short biography is included about the instructor team.

Program Details:

Ages 6 yrs +
No experience necessary
Open to MTR volunteers and the general public
Sign up for only one lesson at a time
Private and semi private options available
Ride weekly, bi weekly or on a monthly basic
Dressage, intro to jumping and lunge lessons available

Please contact an instructor of your choosing via email to discuss availability, what to bring and what to wear or call the main office number 410-923-1187

Prices are as follows:

Naomi (Naomi@mtrinc.org); $65 per lesson
Kelly (Kelly@mtrinc.org); $60 per hour, for 12 yrs and under, 30 minute lessons are available for $30
Jo (jo@mtrinc.org); $60 per hour, for 12 yrs and under, 30 minute lessons are available for $30

2009 Registration
Please download this form and return to your chosen instructor. Thanks

Workshop Series

This program is offered to MTR volunteers (free) and the general public ($25 audit fee). The educational syllabus closely follows the Britsh Horse Society (www.bhs.org.uk) stage one and two levels. Each session occurs on a Wednesday from 6 to 8PM and will be taught by the staff of Maryland School of Horsemanship and other special guest experts. Please register using the attached form or by calling MTR. In all cases, you should confirm your attendance by calling one day in advance to confirm.

Workshops will take place at MTR and will start at 6pm
These workshops are open to all of our wonderful volunteers & staff.
Although non-volunteers are welcome, an auditing fee of $25 per workshop will be applicable.
We hope that you find them educational and enjoyable
Donations are welcome.

Summer Riding Series

This is a unique riding program held over the summer from mid June to md August consisting of one week sessions open to ages 6 to 18 years old. It will focus on tradional English riding, dressage and hunter/jumper skills. All participants will discover the basic and more advanced skills that it takes to work with and ride a horse. For students 12 years and older, we offer a valuable volunteer-in-training program that will explore the fundamentals of being a reliable and helpful volunteer that makes a contribution to a larger cause like our therapeutic riding clients. For more information, please see our program brochure.

To register, please downloard and complete this Summer 2009 Application.