280 Reed Road Mason, NH 03048   *   Tel: (603) 878-1586   *   info@contryhillfarm.com

Contry Hill Farm offers top quality riding lessons for beginner through advanced balance seat.  Always the focus on good horsemanship, each student will learn how to care for and ride one of the farm's lesson ponies or horses. (Also, see our Horses Available for Lease)

Farm Rates

1/2 Hour Private Lesson (for Children under Age 11) $30.00
1 Hour Private Lesson $45.00
Semi Private Lesson $35.00 per person
Group lesson (3+) $30.00 per person

Prices may be subject to change without notice. A 24-hour cancellation notice required or student pays half price, no shows pay full price. Lesson cancellation policy applies to all students.

After-School Riding Program

In the spring, Contry Hill Farm offers group sessions tailored to the different riding levels. Groups are limited to four riders. Information on upcoming programs will be posted online.

Horse Shows

Contry Hill Farm offers their students the opportunity to attend numerous hunter and eventing horse shows. Students are responsible for paying their entry fees. Additional fees may include coaching, trailering and horse use.

2009 CHF Horse shows:


Upcoming Clinicians

There are currently no upcoming clinics. If you would like our farm to host an event/clinic, please contact Karen at the farm.

Instructor Bios

Emily Sumner has over 10 years of riding experience, and currently works for a small animal veterinary practice. Emily is an Equine Management graduate from Cazenovia College, and also participated on the intercollegiate dressage team. In college, she was a national competitor and won many awards at the College’s highest levels. She currently is the farm’s instructor and summer camp director. Her main focus for her students is working towards a balanced seat to improve one’s riding for any discipline. Emily provides excellent systematic instruction to all levels of riders on the lunge line, flat or over fences. She enjoys brining students to shows, trail riding, eventing, jumping, and dressage.

Karen Contryman has over 60 years of riding experience and is a registered nurse. She is the farm owner and oversees the care of every horse on the farm. Her riding experiences include: foxhunting, eventing, driving, trail riding, and competitive trail. Karen’s focus is on horsemanship and safety. She educated her daughter and grandchildren through the pony club. Karen has trained and educated many young horses. Karen has a kind and compassionate approach with her students, and her main focus for riding is to have fun and ride practical exercises.

 

2009 Summer Horseback Riding Day-Camp

2010 Camp Information will be posted in January. Email the Camp director to request more information.

About our Summer Riding Program

Contry Hill Farm offers full or half day co-ed English summer riding camps. At the farm, we teach children, ages 5 and up, of all riding levels. Summer camp participants will learn all aspects of horse care, including grooming & cleaning, feeding, and basic tack care. In daily riding lessons, students will be able to participate in trail rides, mounted games, bareback riding, and jumping at the instructor’s discretion. At the end of the summer, all campers are welcome to participate in the farm’s fun horse show.

Campers are welcome to bring their own horse/pony or use one of the farm’s horses/ponies. Those who bring their own horse or pony will receive a stall for the week and a small turn-out pasture. Campers typically bring their own hay and feed. Those who wish to ride a school horse are assessed either before camp or on the first day of camp. A school horse is assigned to each camper for the majority of the week. 

Our qualified staff includes equine college graduates and an onsite registered Nurse

For more detailed information on our Previous Programs, please view our  2009 Camp Brochure and Registration Form

 

Our 2009 Camp brochure includes information on determining riding level. If you have any questions, please contact us.
To request a registration form, please email the camp director with your complete mailing address.

 

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