Thank you for your interest in horseback riding lessons and camps with HMC Equestrian LLC! Please see our class and camp descriptions below and let us know if you have questions about the appropriate class or camp for your riding ability. Riders must have a private evaluation lesson and/or permission from an instructor before signing up for Intermediate, Advanced 1 or Advanced 2 lessons.
Private and semi-private lessons are available at various times and can be scheduled online or by emailing us at: hmcequestrianllc@gmail.com.
Holly Croney, owner of HMCE and lead instructor, plans to teach all lessons and camps, but please note we may have some guest instructors from time-to-time. In particular, Jamee Albright plans to return to teaching this spring! She will teach lessons on Thursdays and some Sundays as well as concurrent private lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Miss Holly and Miss Jamee look forward to seeing everyone soon!
SUMMER CAMP 2023
Register Now!
HMCE Summer Camp 2023 registration is now open! We look forward to welcoming new and returning campers to the barn this summer for lots of fun both in and out of the saddle!
Campers will learn about nutrition, veterinary care, hoof care, stable management, different riding styles, as well as identifying a variety of breeds, colors and markings in horses. One hour riding lesson daily with fun activities we don’t always get to do in our normal weekly lessons, such as bareback riding, mounted games, relay races and obstacles courses! There will also be lots of games, crafts, getting to know each other and bonding with the horses! Whether campers are new to horseback riding or have many years of experience, they will find HMCE Summer Camps to be fun-filled and memorable!
Campers must be at least 5 years old; adults are welcome! Campers may register for as many weeks of camp as they wish. Campers interested in attending our All Levels Camps do not need prior riding experience.
Advanced Campers will take their equestrian knowledge, horsemanship skills and riding to the next level with more intensive in-barn education and riding lessons! Advanced Camp is open to Intermediate, Advanced 1 and 2 students only. Campers must be able to
confidently post the trot, canter and jump at least 18". If you are not sure if your camper is ready for our Advanced Camp, please email us at
hmcequestrianllc@gmail.com to discuss your options.
Parents/guardians do not need to stay at the barn during summer camp, but we do ask that a parent/guardian sign in and sign out campers each day. Parents wishing to carpool with other camp families are certainly welcome to do so!
HMCE Summer Camp Schedule:
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Week 1 - All Levels Camp (June 12-16) - 7 spots
Week 2 - Advanced Camp (June 19-23) - 3 spots
Week 3 - All Levels Camp (June 26-30) - FULL
Week 4 - All Levels Camp (July 10-14) - 7 spots
Week 5 - Advanced Camp (July 17-21) - 4 spots
Week 6 - All Levels Camp (July 24-28) - 2 spots
Week 7 - All Levels Camp (July 31 - August 4) - FULL
Cost: $660 per camper per week
ATTENTION NEW STUDENTS - PLEASE READ!
All new students must register for beginner lessons! If you have prior riding experience and feel you would be better suited for our intermediate or advanced lessons, you MUST schedule an evaluation lesson with us BEFORE scheduling group lessons. Evaluation lessons are scheduled based on student and instructor availability and cost $116 per student for 30 minutes of riding and evaluation. To schedule, email us at: hmcequestrianllc@gmail.com.
We offer group riding lessons for students who are aged 5 years old and above. Also, we recommend our 60 minute private lessons for students who are 8 years old and above; we recommend our 30 minute private lessons for students who are 5 to 8 years old. If you are interested in scheduling a 30 minute private lesson for your 5 to 8 year old, please email us at: hmcequestrianllc@gmail.com to schedule. We do not offer group or private lessons to anyone under the age of 5 years old!
Please note we have a weight limit of 250 pounds for all beginner students. This restriction is in place to protect the health and well-being of our horses. Thank you for your understanding!
NEW!!
In Barn Grooming & Horse Care Group Lessons
We are now offering an In Barn Grooming & Horse Care Group Lesson! In these lessons, students will learn how to properly groom, tack, and care for horses. Lessons will also focus on safety working in and around horses as well as proper barn care. This group lesson will be offered in the barn only; no horseback riding lesson included. We strongly suggest all students new to HMCE and all beginner students register for these in barn group lessons! Students are required to attend at least 5 of these in barn group lessons before being considered for intermediate or higher horseback riding lessons.
APPOINTMENT RESCHEDULING POLICY:
Lessons may only be rescheduled, and these changes must be made up to 48 hours before the start of your class. No lessons may be rescheduled within 48 hours of the class start time, regardless of illness or emergency. We cannot accept lesson cancellations at any time. Credit for rescheduled lessons must be used within one calendar of original payment date.
Private lessons scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings (10 AM private only) will run concurrent with our group lessons. If inclement weather is forecast for those days, HMC Equestrian may reschedule any private lessons or may hold in-barn education lessons in place of private lessons if riding outside is not feasible due to weather. On these occasions, group lessons will still continue on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings but will be held in our indoor ring. We will notify private lesson clients as soon as possible if we need to reschedule. If HMC Equestrian needs to reschedule your private lesson, we will work with you to find another private lesson time that works with your schedule.
If a Day Camp registration must be rescheduled, the Day Camp registration fees may only be applied to another Day Camp that same year. If a Summer Camp must be rescheduled, the credit may only be applied to other Summer Camps that same year. Also, all changes to camp registrations must be made up to 60 days before the start of the first day of camp; camp registration changes cannot be made within 60 days of the start of the first day of camp. We cannot accept camp cancellations at any time.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES FOR LESSONS:
Please be on time and arrive 20-30 minutes before your lesson start time to groom and tack your horse. Late arriving students will still be expected to groom and tack their horses and may miss part of the in saddle portion of the lesson. Also, please stay about 20 minutes after your lesson to untack and turn out your horse (if asked to do so by our staff).
Also, all parents and guardians must remain on the premises while anyone 16 years old or younger is riding in a lesson. Horseback riding is a high-risk sport, and accidents may happen. Therefore, parents and guardians must remain onsite in case of emergency.
If you don't have your own helmet, we have helmets for students to borrow and can help you find the appropriate fit.
Speed limit is 5 mph on the farm! Please drive carefully and watch for horse and humans! No dogs or other pets allowed on the farm.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES FOR CAMPS:
Parents and guardians must come into the barn to sign in each camper at drop-off and sign out each camper at pick-up. On the first day of camp, parents and guardians will be asked to verify emergency contact and medical information that we have on file for the camper. Parents and guardians do not need to remain on the premises during camp.
COVID PRECAUTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
If a student or someone in the student's immediate family is exhibiting symptoms of COVID or has been exposed to someone with COVID, please do not come to the barn for your lesson until every family member has been cleared in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Anyone who has been fully vaccinated may choose to wear or not wear a mask while visiting HMC Equestrian.
