BLUEGRASS RIDING ACADEMY

PO Box 748
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
(859) 519-0949
info@bluegrassridingacademy.com

The Bluegrass Riding Academy invites riders of all ages, beginner through advanced, to learn about the American Saddlebred Horse by taking saddle seat riding or driving lessons. Private, semi-private and group riding lessons are available Monday-Saturday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Western lessons are available upon request. Mini-camps and classes on horse care and management are taught during fall, winter, spring and summer breaks. Riding lessons and practical horse care classes are taught by Dr. Sally Haydon. Both are taught in Granite Hill Stable's heated barn and indoor arena.

BGRA packages riding lessons in several different ways to accommodate all types of riders. Many riders desiring to learn saddle seat riding in a private setting may purchase "riding lesson packages." Other riders enjoy the company and social atmosphere when riding with others in our "group lesson program."

Riding Lesson Packages

For riders desiring to show horses and learn to ride in a private setting, private lessons are available in Granite Hill's heated barn and indoor arena. Private lessons are thirty (30) minute in length and are strongly encouraged for riders preparing for horse shows. Riders younger than seven (7) years of age must also enroll in private lessons. Riders desiring one-on-one attention may purchase packages of riding lessons for a discounted price. The number of lessons per lesson package varies from four (4) to eight (8).Packaged lessons include both private lessons and semi-private (2 to 3 riders) or small group lessons (with 4 or fewer riders per instructor). The more lessons purchased at a time, the greater the value. All semi-private or group lessons are 45-50 minutes long. For those who would like to make sure Bluegrass Riding Academy is the right fit for them, a Starter Package of two (2) lessons is available for the special price of $45. Many of our riders are under 6 years of age. Special 15 minute lessons are available for young riders.

Community Riding Lessons

Riding lessons are available for those in the local community interested in learning to ride the American Saddlebred. Any rider may enroll regardless of age or skill level. In order to enroll in these lessons, riders must reside in Woodford County and be at least 7 years of age. Community riding lessons are taught in 6 to 8 week sessions throughout the year in which individuals ride one time per week.

• Group lessons approximately 45 to 50 minutes long
• Heated Indoor Arena
• Horse Showing Opportunities
• Horses for sale at all times
• No make up lessons

Horses & Homework after School Program

The Horses and Homework Program being the "first of its kind in the nation" enables children complete their homework under supervision, receive tutoring if requested and then participate in lessons on horse care and riding. Facilities include a large classroom with computers and resource materials, a large heated indoor arena. The facility is open Monday through Friday 3:15 p.m-6:30 p.m. giving parents and children more family time in the evenings.

Kids ride a school bus to Granite Hill, do their homework under supervision, receive tutoring if requested by the parent (at no extra charge), then participate in an on the ground lesson in horse care. Kids may attend this program every day after school for a price competitive with other after school programs. The cost of the Horses and Homework Program is $25/day or $100/week. Riding is not included in this program however children may ride for an additional $25/day. The program was developed to promote the American Saddlebred Horse and to introduce more children to riding.

During the lessons on horse care, children assist in the preparation of horses for riding classes including learning to groom and lead horses. Children learn practical care of the horse such as proper feeding, caring for sick or injured horses, routine health care, proper care of an equine facility, parts of the horse, anatomy of the horse, breeds of horses, colors and markings, parts of the saddle and care of the tack.

Working parents really have a tough time finding a good after school program for their children and especially one that offers tutoring and riding every day for a reasonable weekly price. There are several riding stables in the Versailles area however this program not only assures that students get their homework completed to enable more family time when they get home and professional tutoring can be requested by parents. In addition, students receive approximately an hour and a half to two hours working with horses each day of the program. If each component of this program was purchased separately, it would be well over $275 per week.

Riding Lesson Packages

8 LESSONS (group)  |  $240.00

4 LESSONS (group)  |  $130.00

4 LESSONS (private)  |  $160.00

15 MINUTE LESSON (Riders 6 years of age and under)  |  $20.00

FOUR 15 MINUTE LESSONS (Riders 6 years of age and under)  |  $60.00

PRIVATE LESSONS  |  $45.00

STARTER PACKAGE-FIRST 2 LESSONS (Value $90.00)  |  $45.00

HORSES AND HOMEWORK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM   |  $25.00/day or $100.00/week

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