Riding Instruction Highgrove Farm offers English and Western riding instruction to riders of all ages and experience levels by a CHA Certified Instructors.   The first lesson includes a riding evaluation by which the instructor evaluates your current riding level and discusses your riding goals. Whether you are new to horses or have been riding for years our instruction programs are tailored for your specific needs and goals.    Instructional emphasis is on Horsemanship and Safety. CHA Riding Levels: LEVEL ONE: foundational instruction to beginners, with a strong emphasis on safety. Students learn basic horse ground handling, mounting, correct position and control at the walk and the trot. LEVEL TWO: students progress to learn the canter/lope, including diagonals, a balanced seat, pre-jumping exercises, western patterns, trail riding, etc. LEVEL THREE: students work on improving form, style and understanding of the natural aids, including basic jumping, school figures and leads with a greater emphasis on horsemanship theory. LEVEL FOUR: students at this level  improve the performance of both horse and rider, including jumping courses, dressage movements, reining, and other performance events, advanced horse management and horsemanship theory.
Riders have the option of using Highgrove's quality schooling horses or to bring their own.