At Lilac Thyme Stables, meeting the needs of our
students is our primary goal.


We tailor our lesson programs to reflect and enhance the rider's level of skill and ability. Wherever possible, we attempt to group together students with similar goals, ages and levels of experience. We primarily give group lessons, however private and semi-private lessons are also available.

In order to facilitate and foster learning and progress, students gradually move to more and more challenging horses, as his or her skill level grows. Our instructors also present each student with more advanced exercises as their level of skill improves.

In addition, every horse is carefully chosen each day to match a student's ability and desired type of riding.

Because of the variety of horses and different specializations of our instructors, you can try any type of seat you prefer.  We offer Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western, Dressage, and Driving lessons.

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HORSE SHOW PROGRAM:
In the warmer months, we have a horse show program for our better riders. Students can sign up to get a taste of what equine competition is all about. We go to local shows which have a variety of divisions, including performance, trail and games classes.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:
A volunteer program is available for students wishing to spend more time around the horses. Our helpers learn about horse care, horse first aid, lunging, etc. as the assist students in getting ready for lessons. Regular helpers earn monthly free rides as a reward for their time.

Lilac Thyme Lesson Prices, Effective November 1, 2009

Group Lessons - 1 hour, 1 lesson per week:  
  $145.00 per month
Three Months Prepaid:  
  $400.00 per month prepaid (save $35.00)
Single Group Lesson:  
  $40.00
Group Lessons - 1 hour, 2 lessons per week:  
  $270.00 per month (save $20.00)
Private Lessons - 1/2 hour, 1 lesson per week:  
  $165.00 per month
Three Months Prepaid:  
  $465.00 (save $30.00)
Single 1/2 Hour Private Lesson:  
  $37.00
Private Lessons - 1 hour:  
  $50.00 per hour
Private Lessons - 1 hour, 1 lesson per week:  
  $230.00 per month
Semi-Private Lessons - 1 hour (family members only)
  $165.00 per month (each rider)
Semi-Private Lessons - 1/2 hour (family members only)
  $140.00 per month (each rider)

ALL FEES are due before the first lesson of each month.
Makeup lessons (1 per month) must be scheduled by the end of the month or you forfeit the lesson.


  You MUST sign a release before participating in any of our programs. We have posted two versions  
  for your convenience - a Word document and a pdf document:  

Release - Word doc
Release - pdf doc

PRACTICE RIDES:
Current students who are able to ride on their own (as determined by the instructor) may come and ride the horse of their choice to practice skills they have learned.
Practice rides are $25 each, or 5 for $100

HALF-LEASING:
Current students may half-lease select horses during the winter and early spring months.
Details available upon request.


PURCHASING AND EVALUATION PROGRAM:
If any of our students decides that they want to purchase their own horse, we can provide guidance through this difficult process.  We can either locate a horse for them, or travel with them to evaluate a horse that they have found.

Finders Fee - Locating Horses for Purchase:
20% Commission of purchase price on horses we locate for you.
Pre-Purchase Evaluation:
$15.00 per hour travel time and evaluation fee (you drive).
(This will be deducted from 20% commission if the horse is purchased)
Trailering Fees:
$25.00 Minimum fee + $1.00 per mile (Subject to change per fuel costs)





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