Equestrian and Farm All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.
Equestrian Programs and Classes FCPA Equestrian Facilities
Frying Pan Farm Park
Laurel Hill Equestrian Center
2709 West Ox Road Herndon, Va. 20171 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park 703-437-9101 • Indoor and outdoor riding arenas • Jump equipment • Dressage ring • Cross-country course • Brand-new sound system • Horse shows • State-of-the-art barns with stalls for 150 horses • Due to the heavy use of indoor riding arena, please call for availability and cost. Frying Pan Farm Park does not have horses for rent. For show schedules, entry forms and rental details: • www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark.
Equestrian Programs and Classes Please note that if you are unable to attend class, you must notify the stable at least one day in advance. Please check with the stable; a make-up fee may be charged. For safety reasons, students must wear riding helmets and hard-soled shoes with a heel, not athletic shoes.
Frying Pan Farm Park All classes at Frying Pan Farm Park are taught by Spirit Open Equestrian Program, Inc. (www.spiritequestrian. org) and offer a safe and fun equestrian program for people of all ages and abilities. Classes are held outdoors and indoors depending on facility availability. All riders should arrive 15 minutes prior to class, wear long pants, shoes or boots with heels and dress for the weather. Helmets are mandatory, you may bring your own or one will be provided. Classes will be conducted with current, appropriate health and safety precautions.
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Turner Farm Park
9500 Furnace Road Lorton, Va. 22079 • Large, multi-purpose outdoor arena with all-weather footing • Stadium jumps and dressage markers • Trails for horse and bicycle riding • Available dawn to dusk • Private lessons, horse schooling and riding practice allowed • Reservations are not required • Use of the equestrian center is free of charge • There are currently no horses for rent on the property
English Style Riding Lessons Horseback Riding-Beginner
(8-14 yrs.) For the student who has never taken lessons and wants to learn the basics. DHAF 8--45 minute lessons--$799 Location Day Frying Pan Pk Frying Pan Pk Frying Pan Pk Frying Pan Pk
M T W Th
Time 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm
Code
Begin
15F.RADZ 15F.VIZD 15F.9Z19 15F.RVDO
9/19 9/20 9/21 9/22
DHAF DHAF DHAF DHAF
(8-14 yrs.) Prerequisite: Students must have taken Horseback Riding Beginning for three consecutive sessions. Riders will build on skills learned in level I. DHAF 8--45 minute lessons--$799 Frying Pan Pk Frying Pan Pk Frying Pan Pk Frying Pan Pk
M T W Th
Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Code
Begin
GR4.E43P 9/19 GR4.WW2U 9/20 GR4.56UL 9/21 GR4.EE1A 9/22
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
safe and effective horsemanship in a group setting. Each lesson is tailored to the rider’s abilities and focuses on development of balance, gross and fine motor skills, confidence and communication. A medical form is required by SPIRIT for participation. DHAF 8--45 minute lessons--$799
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Horseback Riding Advanced Beginner
Location Day
925 Springvale Road Great Falls, Va. 22066 703-388-2807 • Former dairy farm • Almost 40 acres of open fields enclosed by perimeter fencing • Open for general riding • Novice-level, cross-country course • Water, ditch and bank complexes • Round pen • Large multi-purpose outdoor arena • All-weather footing • Stadium jumps • Dressage markers • Reservations are not required • Use of the equestrian center is free of charge • Available dawn to dusk • May be reserved for shows or events • There are currently no horses for rent on the property
$ DHAF DHAF DHAF DHAF
(4-Adult) Class is open to new and returning students and is for riders with developmental, emotional, neurological and physical disabilities. Therapeutic riding contributes positively each rider’s well-being, teaching
Location Day Frying Pan Pk M Frying Pan Pk T Frying Pan Pk Th
Time 6pm 6pm 6pm
Code 1F7.N1R4 1F7.2BW6 1F7.6LWM
Begin 9/19 9/20 9/22
$ DHAF DHAF DHAF
Therapeutic Horseback Riding II
(4-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must have taken Therapeutic Horseback Riding I for three consecutive sessions. Advancement is based on the rider’s abilities, needs and personal progress. Each lesson is tailored to the rider’s abilities. A medical form is required by Spirit for participation. DHAF 8--45 minute lessons--$799 Location Day Frying Pan Pk M Frying Pan Pk T Frying Pan Pk Th
Time 7pm 7pm 7pm
Code JIJ.U8VF JIJ.U4H1 JIJ.DRZA
Begin 9/19 9/20 9/22
$ DHAF DHAF DHAF
MORE CLASSES ONLINE:
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
For questions or for a free Parktakes subscription, call 703-222-4664.
Fall 2022
