Tamarack Hill Farm

There is no fixed weekly lesson schedule at Tamarack. This allows riders to schedule lessons to work on specific areas of interest or specific problem areas. Many people drive in for a single lesson at a prearranged time, to work on either dressage, gymnastics, show jumping or cross country, or sometimes, a combination of, perhaps, show jumping followed by some cross country fences.

It’s also usually possible to come for several lessons over several days, and we generally have stabling available for people who want to do that. Sometimes groups will come during a school vacation, for example, and we can arrange several days of lessons at appropriate levels, for different members of the group. We know that there is no such thing as a “cookie cutter” approach to teaching. All horses and all riders are individuals with individual needs, and we try to identify those needs and tailor lessons accordingly.

It is also not our policy to be aggressive or pushy with people who might have issues of nervousness or insecurity. If you are a tough, aggressive rider, seeking to move up the levels, and want to be pushed, we can do that. We can assess your strengths, and help you avoid problem areas which might catch up with you at the difficult higher levels of preliminary, intermediate and advanced. If you are a careful, 60 year old, perhaps coming back from an injury, we’ve been there ourselves, and will work within your comfort zone. We see our job as trying to help you reach your individual goals, at whatever level those goals may be.

Harmony Horse Stables trains with Denny during winter vacation

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If you have a stable, or a group of riders, and would like to schedule a several day session at either the Vermont or North Carolina farm, we can basically custom-tailor this around a long weekend or school vacation, for example, or whatever time is convenient for you.

Recently we’ve had groups from schools, private stables, pony clubs and riding clubs as small as 3 or 4, to as large as 10 – 15, who have come to train with us and stable their horses at the farm while they were here.

If you are interested in setting up such a riding “short course,” contact May or Denny to discuss how it could best work for your group.

May and Denny,
Thank you both for a wonderful experience (and a good prep for the spring!).
I have always loved riding with you, Denny.
May, you are a fantastic hostess!!
Maybe I can come down next year ready to move up to Intermediate!!
I had a great time. Thank you very, very much.
Take care,
Dolly Douglas and Jo

Photos courtesy of Flatlands Foto