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Fall 2008

Stables

Our safety oriented program focuses on all areas of horsemanship and our variety of well trained school horses can accommodate all levels of riding. Lessons are offered from introductory through the advanced hunter-jumper levels. Hours Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, closed Friday. Registration The Stables does not participate in the registration lottery. Registration is on a first come/first serve basis. Return the completed registration form and payment directly to the Palatine Stables. Programs at the Stables are not available for OnLine Registration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group Lessons
For riders with some experience, Palatine Stables will be offering 30 different group lessons this spring for riders of all abilities, from beginners to advanced jumpers.

Any registration for classes beyond beginner must be authorized by Stables' staff.

To schedule an evaluation, or for information, please call the Palatine Stables at 847-359-0009. There is a $39.50 resident fee for evaluation lessons ($41.50 for non-residents).

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for riders ages 5 and older. Schedule your private lesson by calling 847-359-0009. Fee for a 1/2 hour private lesson is $39.50 for residents and $41.50 for non-residents.

Introduction to Horsemanship
This class is required for all new students. It covers basic horsemanship skills including safety, grooming, tacking, and basic riding skills, thus building a foundation for our continuing riding program. Three lessons are non-riding. Students will learn to enter a horse's stall and lead the horse from its stall to the arena. They will also learn to tighten the girth, adjust their stirrups, techniques to properly mount a horse as well as the proper dismounting procedures and returning the horse to its stall. As students become proficient with these skills actual riding time will increase accordingly.

Students and parents should also be aware that due to the nature of the horse, behaviors such as spooking, biting, kicking, bucking, and playing will occur and "how to" deal with these situations as a rider are an integral part of Horsemanship and will be addressed in lessons.

Pony Rides
Bring your youngsters to our pony barn where a parent or adult can lead their child on a pony down our pony path for $7 per ride or rent a pony for one 1/2 hour for $15. Bring your camera. For children under 4'6" and ages 1 to 10 years old. Parent or adult supervision required. Indoor Arena will be used for pony rides during inclement weather.

Weekends: Saturday & Sunday
Hours: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Pony rides may be available Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 5:00 pm in the event that there are no Parties scheduled. Please call the Stables for availability at 847-359-0009.

Pony Parties
Plan a party, playday, or make your child's birthday a day to remember with a PONY PARTY! Parties may consist of 4 to 12 children with adult supervision required. Our helpful staff member is on hand to assist with your party that includes pony rides, pony "prettying" playtime and an area for post pony partying. You provide the food, beverages, paper goods and guests. All parties are subject to availability. To book a party please call the Stables at 847-359-0009.

For children under 4'6" and ages 1 to 10 years old. Parent or adult supervision required.

Cost for Basic Party
Party of 8 maximum - $160 R/$200 NR
Party of 12 maximum - $240 R/$300 NR

We also offer optional add-ons to your party for an additional fee; including crafts, goodie bags, an autograph horse or a pinata. Be sure to ask about them when you call to book your party.

Days: Saturday & Sunday
Hours: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Warning: Under the Equine Activity Liability Act, each participant who engages in an Equine Activity expressly assumes the risks of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of Equine Activities (Senate Bill 240-IL).