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We are "not for profit" 501(c)(3) horse rescue

Important News



 

We will only board an Amaryllis Rescued horse.

Rescued horses full board $500-$650 monthly

Lessons:
English, western and dressage...we do not jump our horses. Lessons are taught primarily by Christine herself who has been an instructor for 27 years and excels in her ability to instill confidence in the nervous beginner, while advancing the skills of the seasoned equestrian.  Understanding the horse is foremost.  Becoming a fit, confident and secure rider is the attainable goal.

Extraordinary equines teamed with an exceptional instructor raise funds for the horses who remain without sponsorship.  100% of the profits ALWAYS belong to the horses.

A few notes before your first lesson:

THE RULES!
ASTM/SEI certified equestrian headgear must be worn along with proper hard bottomed boots with a low heel. Half or full chaps are highly recommended and offer a fantastic grip. Wear clothes that fit properly. Be quiet and attentive around the horses. Release forms are reviewed and signed and payment is made prior to beginning a lesson.

Since 1989 Amaryllis Farm has strived to be the safest riding facility on Long Island. We have achieved that goal with a less than 1% fall stat. Following are the measures we use to enhance the safety and security of our students:
To learn to walk without a leader, the rider must show competency in navigational skills as well as braking and must be at least 7 years of age, there are exceptions, but few.
To learn to trot, the rider must show competency in posting at the walk while steering without harming the horse’s mouth. A basic 2 point position must be maintained for 2 minutes. All trotting is first taught with a ground leader or on a lunge line until stability is achieved as determined by the instructor.
To learn to canter, the rider must show competency, as determined by the instructor, in trotting figure 8’s while posting without stirrups for 10 minutes.
Horses or ponies are chosen for the rider by the instructor and requested horses or ponies may not be the safest match as determined by the instructor.
Ages 3-6 have 30 minute maximum mounted time.  Ages 7 and up have a 60 minute maximum mounted time.
The instructor may, at any time, stop the lesson for safety reasons.  The students are expected to behave in a mannerly, attentive fashion.  To this, there are NO exceptions.

We excel as a foundational riding facility.  Amaryllis is where you want to be if you are looking for a lesson program that focuses on balance and security while stretching and strengthening your entire body. Unity with the horse is achieved ultimately and further pursuit of riding ambitions more easily attained.

We do not teach jumping.


Private Horsemanship Session with Christine (90-120 minutes) $200

Private Hour (15 minutes ground, 45 mounted) $125

Lungeline 30 minute mounted session $100

Private Half Hour (30 minutes) $80

Semi Private Hour (2 riders) $110 each

Group Hour (3 riders) $95 each

Welcome Back Annie, Ginger and Lauren from the "Art Farm" horsemanship camp! (www.theartfarms.org)  The last 9 weeks were spent carrying several HUNDRED children SAFELY (without one single fall).  Thank you to Annie, Ginger and Lauren as they have proven to the world what we already knew.  Happy, well trained horses keep children safe and take care to do their jobs well.  Thank you to Danielle, Christine's niece for managing the program for the Art Farm and teaching those hundreds of kids how to love a horse. Danielle has over 20 years experience. Well done.

 

NEW Specials: (offer expires 12/1/08)

Horse Huggers Club

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3:30pm-5pm
1 X $50

Series of 10 $400

Series of 20 $700
90 minutes of horsemanship and riding!


Ages 8-12 learn all about horses and ponies in a hands on setting where the equine staff is groomed and tacked, ridden, fed and tucked in for the evening! This is the REAL horse experience! Students coming twice or more weekly will be assigned their "own" horse or pony.

 

 

Pony Huggers Club:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm-5pm

1 x $50

Series of 10 $400

Series of 20 $700

90 Minutes of horsemanship and riding!

 

Ages 5-7 learn all about ponies in a hands on setting where they will groom and tack , ride and play mounted games, feed and help tuck their favorite pony in bed for the night!  Students riding twice weekly will be assigned their "own" pony or horse!

 



 
Lil Cowpokes Saturday Pony  Club

Saturdays 10am-12pm

1 x $50 October thru April

Series of 10 $400
1 x $75 May thru September

Series of 10 $500

This is the BEST young child horsey experience! Ages 3 and up! We learn about the horses and ponies and what they eat and how they speak, and we learn to ride them with the help of a ground leader and we play games and do fun crafts! Learn about the barnyard animals and enjoy the fresh air!

 

 

Lil Cowpokes Weekday Pony Club!

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30am-12pm

1x$50

Series of 10 $400

Series of 20 $700

(this is a new program for 3-5 year olds...so tell your friends!)

This is the BEST young child horsey experience.  We learn about the horses and ponies and what they eat and how they speak, and we learn to ride them with the help of a ground leader and we play games and do fun crafts! We also learn about the barnyard animals and caring about all nature.

***One parent may stay with each child during this weekday program.

 

 


  


Confidence Builders

$500 series of 8 sessions
Ground work instruction to gain confidence to ride. Learn all about horses from the ground up. You will be mounted and walking by the last session. We will help you to understand horses. All ages. Sessions vary in time beginning with 30 minutes and advancing to one hour.


Equestrian Yoga

$500 series of 6
Uniting horse and rider through breathing and yogic stretching. A must for all riders and all levels. Certified yoga instructor/NASM Advanced Integrated Flexibility Specialist/riding instructor. 45 minutes.


Equestrian Fitness

$500 series of 6
Emphasis on muscular balance and flexibility, core stability and cardiovascular fitness. Amazing results! Certified Group Fitness/Personal Trainer/riding instructor. 45 minutes.


Elite Equestrians

$1500 series of 6 Equestrian Yoga sessions, 6 Equestrian Fitness sessions and 6 private hour lessons with Christine. Super shape up program!

 

The following is the map to the main educational barn at:

 93 Merchants Path in Sagaponack.  The GPS systems take you to the wrong town, so don't us them with this address! 

Montauk Hwy to Sagg rd.  Head north over bridge and 1st rd on right is Merchants Path. First right on Merchants is Ranch Court where you will park ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE BARN IS ON. No cars allowed in our driveway. 

Park only on one side of the street.

Hours to visit daily are 1pm-4pm but appointments are preferred.