Riding Lessons

Wheaton Park Stables teaches balanced seat equitation emphasizing strong riding fundamentals and dressage basics in our more advanced classes. (English style of riding.) We do take a more conservative approach as students advance from one level to the next.
Our primary focus is group lessons for those 8+ years old to adults, at all riding levels, beginners on up to more advanced riding.

We do not offer Private / Semi-Private Lessons for any age or level of experience.

With both indoor and outdoor riding arenas, lessons are generally not weather dependent.
Any cancellations will be due to unsafe roads, or extreme temperatures (hot/cold).
Waitlists for any level of classes start over at the beginning of each series.

 

Group Lessons

  • This is our primary focus at Wheaton Park Stables.

  • For kids (8+ yrs old) and Adults (weight limit of 180 lbs*).

  • Price is $720 for 1 series, subject to change. (or $735 for Venmo payments). Price will most likely go up for Spring 2025. TBD.

  • Each series is 1 hour, once a week for 12 weeks (4 series a year). 

  • Each series starts around the beginning of:

    • March

    • June

    • September

    • December

  • Classes are held each hour:

    • Monday - Friday from 5 - 9 PM

    • Saturday from 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Sunday from 9 AM - 12 PM

  • Classes are generally capped at 6 students.

  • We do not have a set day/time for Beginner classes. New Beginner class day(s) and time(s) change each series due to the time slot advancing with the students from one series to the next.

  • Getting on the waitlist is the first step. (See below)

    Upper Intermediate/Advanced riders, please email us directly.

  • We are not currently offering any jump classes. Contact us directly and we may have some recommendations elsewhere.

  • We do not have lessons for kids before 8 years old, other than Summer “Camp”, ages 3-7 years old.

    *Weight limits are for our horses’ health and safety.

Getting into Group Lesson

Here is our process for getting into our Beginner and lower level classes.

  1. Get on our Waitlist for the next upcoming series. This is the first step.
    The form is only available online when the waitlist is open. (Dates posted below.)

    If the form for the waitlist is not available, It is full. You will need to wait until the next series waitlist opens up.

  2. We will contact those on the waitlist, in order, just a couple of weeks prior to the start of a series.

    We only contact a few at a time, by email and phone, and is first come first serve.

    Due to the short time frame, we can only give each person a few days to respond so that we can fill the classes.
    If you fill out the Waitlist form, make sure our email address is in your contacts.

  3. If you have not heard from us after a series has started then we have filled our class(es) and you will need to get on the next series waitlist.
    We will not contact those who did not make it into a class.

  4. If you or your child predominantly have experience in Western style of riding (not English), then you will be considered a Beginner.
    This is due to the differences in tack and riding styles.

    (Upper Intermediate and Advanced Riders please email us directly.)

Waitlist For Group Lessons

Thank you for your interest. Our Summer waitlist is now available below.

  • For Group Lessons for 8+ and adults. Children MUST be 8 yrs old by the beginning of the series.

  • The Waitlist is for potential new students. For existing students, please email us separately.

  • The Waitlist is only available online (link below when open). It opens up at 9:00 am. We are no longer accepting submissions prior to 9:00 am. Please wait to press “submit” at 9:00 am or later.

  • If you or your child have only ridden Western style, then you will most likely be a Beginner.

  • Upper/Advanced level riders, please email us directly.

Our wait list procedures for all levels:

*The Waitlist will start over for each series and for all levels:
We are only taking names for the up-coming series. Due to high demand, names will not be carried over from one series’ waitlist to the next.
The Waitlists so far have been filling up within a few days. So act Fast!

For 2025:
• On March 18, the Waitlist opens up for the Summer Series.

• On June 10, the Waitlist opens up for the Fall Series.

• On September 16, the Waitlist opens up for the Winter Series

For 2024:
• On December 10, the Waitlist opens up for the Spring Series.

Summer Series Waitlist Form is now available below.

Before filling out the form:
Please reread the top section under “Group Lessons” including requirements for students (age, weight limits), pricing, etc.
Then read the experience level descriptions below before selecting “Experience Level” on the the form. For all riders with Intermediate/Advanced experience please provide additional information in the message space provided. Please include: where have you or your child been riding; for how long; private and/or group lessons; what skills you are fairly proficient at and what you are learning/working on, and any extended breaks, etc.

Experience Levels:
-Beginner - Little to no experience. If your child has only done lessons on a lead line or if you or your child predominantly rode western style, please start here.
-Intermediates - Some experience - skills you may know or are learning: walk, steering, trot, posting trot, diagonals, starting to canter. Or used to be an advanced rider but you have taken a long break of multiple years.
-Advanced - Have been riding for quite awhile or with potentially shorter break(s). Proficient in the skills above including cantering. May include low level jumping, dressage, etc. Keep in mind we are not currently offering jump classes.

Individual Forms must be submitted if for more than one person.

Group Lesson Inquiry Form

—For Group Lessons Inquiries and questions for 8+ years old to adults. —
*Please note - this is for Inquiries/questions only. NOT for the WAITLIST. You may also email us directly.
We are not holding any Privates or Pony Pals Lessons.