Philosophy & Outlook

Our mission is to provide riders who do not own horses the time to enjoy being part of a working horse farm, the opportunity to ride in a beautiful country setting, enjoy miles of trails & the opportunity to develop friendships with wonderful horses and ponies. Our aim is to provide a harmonious environment in which people, children and adults who love horses, can meet and work in an atmosphere of kindness and joy.

Our riders live a horse adventure -- just like the stories they read in books!

Cross country trail classes are offered to older riders who have mastered the basics of walk, trot and canter, are using their aids effectively, and have developed confidence and a “can do” attitude.

What do we consider most important – Safety!

A focus on 100 % safety for students, visitors and staff around the barn and the horses.
From the first lesson at Potomac Glen our “hands-on” approach combines experience with careful instruction on handling horses & ponies and all aspects of horse behavior.

• Riders are encouraged to ask questions and make observations about horses...
• Riders are taught a series of smart safety rules that keep them safe as they work in the barn and handle horses.
• Riders are given the time to learn and practice simple commands that support kindness and authority.
• Riders are less fearful with horses and ponies when they know that they can keep themselves safe.

A focus on 100% safety in the riding ring during mounted lessons for riders and staff.

Our schooling horses and ponies are well trained and even tempered. All riders are mounted on size appropriate horses and ponies. We use a wide variety of games and musical drills, relaxation exercises, visualization, natural riding and balancing exercises in conjunction with traditional riding exercises to develop safe horsemanship habit and strong riding skills. A rider first must learn a skill, and then practice the skill enough times that it becomes a habit and only then is the skill said to be skill confirmed.

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Potomac Glen Riding School

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