Riding School

Summit Hill Farm’s Riding School offers small group lessons to children (8 years of age and up) and adults from those who have never ridden up to the intermediate level rider. Erin Tursam, who is the instructor and owner of Summit Hill Farm, has over 15 years of horse experience and has ridden and shown in hunters, eventing and dressage. By keeping our program small we can offer students more one-on-one instruction while still incorporating the social aspect of spending time with kids of similar age and interest. Our goal in this Riding School is to provide kids with a safe and fun environment to create a strong foundation to build upon and progress. Erin really values using correct techniques and teaching proper skills while still having fun and learning about appropriate horse care and riding.

Lesson program includes:
•Proper horse care and handling
•Grooming and tacking skills
•Basic riding skills
•As well as overall horse knowledge and safety

Semi-private lessons are available on weekday afternoons (please call for available days and times). Each lesson gives the student approximately 1 hour with the instructor. In that one hour lesson we cover multiple topics both in the barn and in the arena. Please arrive 10 minutes early to be sure we can start class promptly.

Group lesson $40/lesson (no more than three in a group)
Private lesson $50/lesson (only available on a limited basis if schedule permits)
Lessons must be purchased in one month blocks, which includes one lesson per week.

Things you will need for your first lesson:

•Please wear long pants (breeches, jeans, or stretch pants are fine)
•A pair of sturdy, closed toe boot with a heel (No sneakers, tennis shoes or hiking boots!) Paddock boots preferred.
•Helmets will be provided. If you have your own helmet it has to be well fitting and ASTM/SEI approved
•Parents should expect to stay with their child during the lesson.

*An agreement/consent form will need to be signed by parent or guardian prior to beginning the program

Please click here for a link to the student information sheet and policies

For more information, you can contact Erin at (919) 362-7899 or email at etursam@yahoo.com.