Campbell Springs Farm - Riding Lessons

EVENTING INSTRUCTOR

Experienced & accomplished instructor wanted for a large instruction/training business in Chesterfield, VA. Candidate must be successfully competing at the Preliminary Level or greater. Level II or higher Certified Eventing Instructor a plus. Unique business opportunity to participate in & manage the growth of this state-of-the-art equestrian facility with all of the amenities an Eventer would desire such as a friendly atmosphere, professionally designed Cross Country Course, Dressage Arena, Stadium Ring and Covered Arena. Ask about additional job perks! Call (804) 590-3400 or (804) 389-3900 for more details.

Lesson Horses & Ponies Wanted

Please call the farm office for details at 804-590-3400

Talented Instructor Wanted

We are currently accepting applications for experienced hunter/jumper/eventing riding instructors for beginner to intermediate level riders. Afternoon, evening, and Saturday hours available. Please call 590-3400 to set up an interview appointment.

Improve your riding with lessons focused on your goals taught by experienced and professional trainers at Campbell Springs Farm. The farm's riding lesson program welcomes beginner, intermediate, and advanced students in Hunter, Jumper, and Eventing. Our dedicated staff of full-time professional instructors will work with you to improve your riding on your horse or ours. Our instructors are patient and reliable, plus we have the knowledge and facilities to accommodate and challenge upper level competitors. Call (804) 590-3400 today to become a part of the Campbell Springs Farm Lesson Program and Riding Team, or click here to learn more about our terrific instructors

At the heart of riding in an English saddle is being in balance with and feeling your horse. Our lesson programs teaches you to work in tandem with your mount, so that you can take your horse on the trail, to local shows, or to large competitions and accomplish your personal goals.

CSF will pay for your horse's hay and grain this winter!

Board your horse at Campbell Springs Equestrian Center and you only pay your usual vet and farrier bills. CSF will pay your board including hay, grain, turn-in and turn-out in exchange for using your horse in our lesson program. Please call the farm office for details at 804-590-3400.

Riding Disciplines at Campbell Springs Farm

Eventing is an Equestrian Triathlon & Olympic Sport evolved from the testing of cavalry horses for war. The three disciplines of Eventing are: Dressage, Cross Country & Stadium Jumping.

Dressage- Learn how to work in better harmony with your horse through lessons with one of our three Dressage Trainers: Debbie Rodriguez, Nicole Smith or Dana Bivens. Detailed riding lessons with your horse utilizing a series of exercises in suppling, balancing and obedience will help create the rhythm and energy necessary to produce a smooth, flowing, precise Dressage Test.

Cross Country-Cross Country is the centerpiece of the sport of Eventing requiring trust and a true partnership between horse and rider. Though not for the beginner rider, our instructors and professional clinicians will teach the proper techniques and skills whether you are just starting out or working to move up to a higher level of competition. Come enjoy the exhilaration of galloping across our country field while navigating your horse over solid jumps such as log fences, a tiger trap, tables, coops and other obstacles such as a bank, ditches or water.

Stadium Jumping- Through lessons with our experienced trainers, you will learn to jump a series of colorful fences of varying heights and widths with your horse. Beginners start with 18” crossrails while our more advanced students jump larger fences. Paramount to our instructors’ focus is to ensure you and your horse are properly approaching each jump while staying centered allowing you and your horse to jump combinations and negotiate tight turns.

Please see go to our instructors to choose which trainer may be best matched for your skill level

Riding Lessons

Beginner through Advanced - With the facilities to accommodate every skill level and discipline

Beginner - Learn to groom and tack up a horse, learn the basics of safety, balance and rhythm, walk and trot the horse around the ring.

Intermediate - Become proficient at walk, trot and canter, begin jumping cross rails, work on lateral movements, rounding and collection.

Advanced - Enjoy the freedom of jumping your horse at our Cross Country course, jump oxers in the ring, and master upper level Dressage.

Rates

Individual Lessons and Schooling	Price
Private ½ hour session	$35.00
Private 1 hour session	$55.00
Group 1 hour session	$35.00

Lesson Packages
10 ½-hour private	$300.00
10 1-hour private	$500.00
10 1-hour group	$300.00

Off Property Schooling
Cross Country Schooling	$50.00
Hunter / Jumper Show	$50.00
One Day Horse Trials	$75.00
*out of town also subject rates for travel and lodging

Rules

Typically the minimum age for riding at CSF is 7, although lead line lessons are available for children as young as 5. Students under age 16 must have a parent or guardian present on the farm. Students should arrive 15 minutes early to groom and tack up their horse. Students must wear heeled boots and helmets, however we do have some helmets available for student use. Long pants must be worn during lessons, even if you wear full chaps. Students are responsible for cleaning up behind their horse after lessons. 24 hour notice is required to refund lessons fees for cancelled lessons.