At Phoenix Farm one of our specialties is young horses. Because we feel this is such an important time in horse’s education, we offer owners and breeders three special packages for starting the young horse.
Preschool: (for horses aged 2 or 3 years of age) Duration, 3 months, cost $2200.00
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:
$2600.00. (For returning customers whose horses have been
through Phoenix Farm Preschool, 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
longeing 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).
Now
introducing:
Elementary
School:
(for horses 4 years of age or older). Duration: Open ended.
Cost: $1,100 per month (For returning customers whose
horses have been through Phoenix Farm's Kindergarten
program, cost is $1,000 per month). This program is for
youngsters who know the basics of work under saddle, on the
flat and/or over fences, and now are ready for further
miles and to begin their competitive careers. We will
develop a relaxed and willing attitude about flatwork as we
develop your horse's strength and balance, and will give
him the tools to handle any kind of jumping challenge he'll
face with you or another rider. And we'll have him ready
for and attending his first several competitions, with
John, Heather, or you aboard. We've intorduced scores of
horses to the world of competition, and we can make the
expereince fun and relaxed for both of you!
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 on consignment.
Training board includes feed, turnout, blanketing, work 4-6
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 charges
to and from the shows.
To see prices for all Phoenix Farm training pacakges,
please click on our
Price List.