TRAIL RIDES and RIDING LESSONS
Private Lessons are $55 per hour – CURRENT STUDENTS WILL STAY AT THIER REGULAR PRICES THROUGH 2023. It drops to $45 once they are put into a group lesson of 3 or more. Safety is the most important lesson when dealing with horses. Riders are taught to ride western and then progress to English and bareback. Once they have the basics down and have a strong seat, other more advanced riding is taught. Some days are full, but we will try to work with you and your schedule.
Joanne, Lydia, and Rachel – Instructors
Lydia Sellman and Rachel Johnk are the two instructors. Joanne fills in or helps out when needed. All have extensive riding, training and show experience and are wonderful with children and adults alike. Rachel is fluent in Spanish. Ages range from 4 – 85 and we have several students that have gone on to show professionally.
SUMMER CAMP
Our focus in 2024 has shifted slightly from our past summer camps. We will be holding 3 day weekend camps (Teen Week is 5 days) at our farm that encourage participants to learn new skills and improve their overall horsemanship. By combining education, fun, and some healthy competition, our goal is to produce young people that have a passion for quality training of both the horses and riders alike.
These are daytime camps, held from 9 to 5. We provide lunch and snacks. Each day will include workshops that are tailored to the group’s skill level and interests, both through demonstrations and hands-on learning. Younger students will be able to handle basic manner training with the horses, learn to saddle on their own, navigate the obstacle course, and more. Older classes will enjoy more difficult exercises like teaching their horses to lead by the feet, hobble training, and more challenging maneuvers under saddle. Everyone will get a chance to sharpen their skills in the arena, as well as have fun on our shady trails. Saturday evening. at 4 p.m., we’ll have a show for family and friends of the riders.
We have limited enrollment and spots fill fast. First come, first serve basis. Riders are encouraged to bring their own horses if they have them. Board for personal horses will be added to the cost of the clinic. $50 for the week or $30 for 3 day camps.
Everyone must enroll via this email address:
COST
$300 for Weekend Camps (campers can sign up for more than one weekend as each weekend covers new skills)
$425 for Teen Week
DATES: (Check the weeks your son or daughter wants to attend) $100 deposit for each one
June 11 – 15 Teen Week (ONLY TEENS) $50 for bringing your own horse will be added
June 20 – 22 Ages 9 – 12 beginner – intermediate
June 27 – 29 Ages 9 – 12 intermediate – advanced (must be taking lessons) (we can make exceptions for younger riders that are taking lessons on these first two weekends)
July 11 – 13 Ages 7-9 beginner FULL
July 18 – 20 Ages 7-9 beginner – intermediate
September 13-14 Adult Camp $220
**Apartment will be available for overnight ladies and we provide lunch both days.
Please contact us at jandastablescamp@gmail.com for an application: Fill the form out and send it with your $100 deposit to J & A Riding Stables, 1356 Willie Kay Road, Donalds, SC 29638 or scan it back to jandastablesclinic@gmail. A receipt will be mailed to your email address. You can pay with check, paypal or venmo – text me 864-640-2259 for that information
Everyone must enroll via this email address:
jandastablescamp@gmail.com
**** MEGAN LEIN, PROFESSIONAL TRICK RIDER WILL BE HERE EACH WEEK ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS TO WORK WITH THE CAMPERS! SHE PREFORMS AT ALL THE LOCAL RODEOS AND TRAVELS TO SEVERAL SURROUNDING STATES. **SHE WILL BRING HER OWN HORSES BUT AS WITH HER PAST CLINICS ON OUR FARM, SOME THINGS CAN BE PRACTICED ON OUR CALM, WELL-TRAINED HORSES AFTERWARDS. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM THE BEST!
We offer one hour Trail Rides Monday through Saturdays. We can do Sunday afternoons but we must have a minimum of 3 riders. Release forms are required along with a minimum of 2-days notice. If you make an appointment and do not show up, you will be charged or must pay in advance of future rides through venmo or paypal. Understand that making an appointment for you has eliminated other potential riders from taking that hour. All riders must wear hard shoes. We provide helmets. Weight limit is 250 lbs. – no exceptions. We are pretty good at judging weight and WILL NOT put our horses or you at risk – so DO NOT waste our time or yours if you weigh over 250 pounds.
DUE TO RISING COSTS OF EVERYTHING, WE ARE FORCED TO RAISE OUR PRICES.
COST: $45 PER PERSON UP TO 4 RIDERS – 5 OR MORE – $40 PER PERSON WE ACCEPT CASH, VENMO, OR PAYPAL ONLY! IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME RIDER OR GUEST OF OUR FARM, YOU MUST PAY 1/2 DOWN IN ADVANCE. REPEAT GUESTS CAN PAY WHEN THEY ARRIVE.
Trail Rides are also offered for Birthday Parties. First time children will be kept in the arena. All Party guests must provide their own food, charcoal, and utensils. We provide picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and refrigeration if needed.
$320 for Birthday Parties up to 8 riders, additional riders $45.00 each. The price includes the use of our picnic area. You are welcome to set up ahead of time and decorate.
Birthday Parties bring their own food and refreshments
Release form required
Provide minimum of 2-days notice
JOIN US FOR A TRAIL RIDE SOON!
Email: jandastables@gmail.com for information or to book a lesson, birthday party or trail ride.
Jeff Davis, Professional Clinician from DownUnder
Jeff Davis, Professional Clinician from CA DownUnder will be doing two clinics this year! Jeff will be doing the intermediate clinic Monday, Sept. 30 – Wednesday October 2nd, following the fundamental clinic – September 27 – 29. Mark your calenders! His March clinic was absolutely awesome and many of the riders are returning this fall.
It looks like the fundamental clinic may be full for now unless Shayla, another professional clinician joins him. The clinic starts at 9 each morning and ends at 5, with extra private help from 7 – 9 in the mornings. The cost is $850 and includes board. You bring your own feed and sawdust. To hold the spot, 1/2 must be paid in advance. Spots fill fast, so sign up now. The clinic can be audited for $20 a day (bring a lawn chair, drinks, and lunch)
