Preschool: (for horses aged 2 or 3 years of age) Duration, 3 months, cost $2100.00
Youngsters will be handled daily, taught to lunge (with tack, unless otherwise specified by owner), ponied from an older horse on trails and over natural obstacles here at the farm. The idea for preschool is to provide a young horse with the foundation for getting started under saddle. We emphasize short sessions, low stress, and kind, clear handling.
Kindergarten:
(for horses 3 or 4 years of age): Duration: 3 months, cost:
$2500.00. (For returning customers whose horses have been
through Phoenix Farm Pre-school, cost is $2,250).
Youngsters will be started under saddle. At the end of
Kindergarten, youngsters will walk, trot, and canter in the
ring, and hack out in company. Depending on the desire of
the owner, and the rate at which the youngster develops, we
may also start cavaletti work. We emphasize forwardness,
lightness, and keeping each training session fun and low
key so the horse learns that work is relaxing and fun.
(Note: entrance in and cost for Preschool assumes the horse
leads and ties, and is accustomed to basic handling.
Entrance in to and cost for Kindergarten assumes horse is
lunging in tack and is accustomed to basic handling and
work. Cost for Kindergarten and Preschool is due up front.
If any issues arise which indicate more than the three
month time period may be required, Phoenix Farms will
discuss with the owner within 10 days of the horse’s
arrival).
In
addition to young horses, we enjoy working with any horse
who needs to learn and improve their skill set. We have
extensive experience with horses off the track and enjoy
the challenge of the quirky horse who may not have had the
benefit of the best start in life. We also accept a limited
number of horses for sale.
Training board includes feed, turnout, blanketing, riding
5-6 days a week (or riding and three lessons a week for the
owner), and all basic care. Consignment board also includes
advertising on Phoenix Farm website and showing to clients.
Additional advertising will be at cost to owner.
For either training or consignment board, horses may be
competed to showcase their talents. There is no additional
charge for the riding or grooming at shows, however owners
are responsible for all show fees, and for hauling to and
from the shows.