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Lesson content is determined by the riders age, previous experience, physical stamina & goals. We always try to customize our program to individual situations, just let us know your needs. We have included our class pricing so you have the information that you need. If you have any questions at all about our classes or policies, please email, or call us! Please schedule & expect 15+ extra minutes before & after ALL lessons. Assessment Lessons
We feel that for the safety and enjoyment of all involved, it is extremely important to place riders in the appropriate class. Riders must must dress appropriately. If you have questions, please call us. Group Lessons2004 Riding lesson times:
2004 Riding School programs dates:
A calendar is available each term with holidays and any changes to the regular class schedule. Flyers will be available for special programs and events. Short Stirrup
Click here for more detailed description of our SS Program Pony PalPony Pal (PP) groups (ages 8 to 10) are 4 to 6 riders who are comfortable with the basics, who can keep themselves and their pony safe and who can concentrate on tasks, even with distractions. Pony Pal groups meet for 1 hour each week. The prerequisite for PP groups is SS lessons or an evaluation lesson. Click here for more detailed description of our PP Program StablemateStablemate (SM) groups (ages 11 to 18) can be lessons for beginners just learning the very basics through beginning canter and basic jumping. Stablemate classes are organized around skill level and level of maturity. These classes meet once a week for 1 hour. We may request a new rider or a rider entering a class late in the term to take one or two private or semi-private 1 hour lessons in order to feel comfortable joining the group For safety reasons all Stablemates who are working at canter, jumping and riding cross country must ride in 2 classes a week. Click here for more detailed description of our SM Program Rough RidersWe have an on the job training program called Rough Riders (RR). This program is limited to 12 riders (ages 13 to 18) who with family permission have focused on horses and riding and want to turn their riding skill (W/T/C & jumping) and their horsemanship knowledge into marketable assets for jobs in summer camps and riding stables as they get older. Riders eligible for this program become our apprentices and work closely with our barn staff and senior instructors. They have riding two times a week. They take the RIT program when it is given. They do their community service by assisting instructors and mentoring young riders. They are expected to continue riding and assisting during the summer and winter holiday program. Candidates for this program present a short resume and an essay about themselves, their background, what they will contribute the riding program and outline the goals they wish to achieve while working as a RR. Candidates will take one or two private assessment lessons in order to evaluate riding skills and they will take a written or oral exam on horsemanship. At the end of each term each RR will receive an oral job assessment. The RR program prepares riders to take the national certification tests required for most horse jobs and to be sufficiently prepared to work in horse programs around the country.
Adult Program
After school Rush? Tired of fighting in-town traffic? Drive the HOV lane, 15-20 minutes you're at Potomac Glen, a small private stable in a peaceful country setting! Enjoy Safe & Fun Lessons in Horsemanship & Balance Seat Equitation!
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Our approach to riding lessons is different. Our program is new. We
always take more time if time is available. We schedule our lessons so
that our riders can come in to their barn and spend time before and
after riding with their favorite horse. We understand that riders who
love horses want to spend more time with horses. We know that riders
need time to ask questions and discuss what interests them or their
concerns. We feel riders are safer and learn better with longer, more
comprehensive lessons in an unhurried and peaceful atmosphere.
