Victory Equine Centre

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Victory Equine Centre is the riding facility we opened in April 2009 on the grounds of Cedar Ridge Farm in Frederick, Maryland.  Classes are led by instructors Cathy Solan, and Karlen Brett.  Click on the Instructors tab to meet them. Classes are offered in balance seat riding, all levels of dressage and hunter/jumper, cross-country, and Western.  Students belong to Victory Riding Club and enjoy the benefits of social interaction, horsemanship clinics, learning and FUN.  See photos in the gallery.    Also, if you want to ride more often, but are NOT ready for the responsibility of horse ownership, check out our Leasing Program, below.  Click on the Client Services link to find out more.

Scroll down to Boomer Buddies to find out about weekday morning classes for the Over-40 crowd.  If you missed out on summer riding camp or plan to buy your first horse, you may enjoy our new 1Horsepower "day camp" for adults. It's offered the third Friday of the month, July-September.

NOTE: If lessons are canceled for extreme weather, we will notify you by e-mail. Please check mail before driving here.

Free introductory riding lessons for prospective students by appointment.  Please RSVP 301-631-2722.
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HorseFest Student Horse Show Nov. 5, 2011  HorseFest Halloween Costume Party Sat., Oct 30        Birthday Parties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Small group lesson in shady arena

RIDING LESSONS* ** :

    Group (2-4 students)

     Pretty Pony (ages 5-7, limited to 2 riders)              6-week session $225, $37.50 each lesson
     Age 8-17                                                                                  6-week session $270, $45 each lesson
    Adults*                                                                                       6-week session $300, $50 each lesson
    Advanced (Hunter/Jumper, Show Team)         6-week session $330, $55 each lesson

    *New! :  Morning classes for Boomer Buddies who would like to get together to ride after their
children have gone to school.  It's a social event, so bring your friends! See details below.

    Private (Beg-Intermed)           $60 each        4-week session $240
    Private (Advanced)                    $65 each        4-week session $260

    Grandparent                                 30-minute rides @ $35 each for children only
           gift certificates                            We will mail you the certificate to present to your grandchild

    Holiday gift certificates     45-minute rides for children @ $45
                                                                    45-minute private lesson for adults @ $60
                                                                    4 private lessons @ $240
FAMILY DISCOUNT: If more than one member of the same family rides in lessons, they are eligible for a 10% discount. The discount applies to the second, third, etc., family member.


**NOTE: With the increase in costs of horse care, feed, hay, and farm supplies, lesson prices will increase
8/1/2011 by $5/lesson. Pretty Pony lessons will increase by only $2.50 per lesson. Lesson
sessions renewed in July will be charged the current rate. Thanks for understanding!


 

NOTE ABOUT PAYMENT: Lessons are paid in advance per session.  Please prepare to pay for your next session on the last day of your current session. For example, if you are taking group lessons, your last lesson is #6; if you are taking private lessons, your last lesson is #4. For your convenience, we can arrange authorized payment by credit card.

IMPORTANT: To cancel, please contact the office (301) 631-2722 or by e-mail VictoryEquine@aol.com 24 hours ahead of the scheduled lesson time, or you will be charged for the missed lesson.  Lessons canceled due to bad weather or illness will be rescheduled. Please read the lesson program brochure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOOMER BUDDIES

For the Over-40 crowd! Classes are limited to 4 riders each--bring your buds and have fun riding together! This is a social event! We offer beginning and intermediate levels of English, Western, and jumping.  Monday-Friday mornings: 9, 10, and 11 a.m.  Pick your ride time from the classes shown below.  Six-week sessions, once/week @ $270.  Questions? Call us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
9-10 a.m. Begin the Beguiners Begin the Beguiners Begin the Beguiners Begin the Beguiners
10-11 a.m. Disco Dollies Disco Dudes Disco Dollies Disco Dudes
11-noon Fossils over Fences Fossils over Fences Rhinestone Cowboys Rhinestone Cowgirls

2012 Riding Scholarship Program

Click here for information. Deadline Feb. 15!

1HORSEPOWER:   2011 HORSE "DAY CAMP" FOR ADULTS

   We've had requests for  summer day camp for adults who perhaps didn't get to go to camp when they were children or who want to buy their first horse and don't know how to go about buying or caring for a horse.  Day camps are offered on Fridays--July 22, August 19, and September 16--with different agendas and bonus features.
  
   The first session is filled with information on buying a horse, grooming and tacking your assigned horse,  horse care, stall cleaning, two riding lessons (full day camp), basic horse training, and equine studies. Coffee/rolls, lunch, plus water and snacks are available all day.  As a bonus, Getting Fit to Ride exercise class, taught by Cathy Solan, is offered in the afternoon session. 

   Cost: Full-day camp is $175, half-day camp is $95.  Includes camp tee shirt, equine studies book, two lessons, Getting Fit to Ride exercise class (full-day camp), and more. More information on the camp flyer. Click here for registration form, and here for survey to tell us what you want to learn. Fills fast. Please call now! 301-631-2722 or e-mail your registration form to victoryequine@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GETTING FIT TO RIDE

Improve your riding by improving your fitness. Using items found around the barn, as well as balls and free weights, build your fitness level through functional training to improve your strength, endurance, and balance.  Taught by Cathy Solan.  Click here to register for Getting Fit to Ride fitness classes.

  $30 per 1-hour session.  Bring your mat, wear suitable exercise apparel.    Call 301-631-2722 for days and times.

CLINICS

    CROSS COUNTRY RIDING--taught by Cathy Solan.  Schedule to be announced soon.
      Call (301) 631-2722 for details.

     DRESSAGE--taught by Cathy Solan.  Fall 2011 schedule to be announced.
 

LEASING PROGRAM

Do you want to have a horse, but you are not ready for the entire responsibility of purchase price, boarding, farrier, and vet? 
Consider a partial lease for only $150/month, which allows you to ride "your" horse in lessons and have one practice ride each week, up to an hour.  Additional practice rides depend on "your" horse's lesson schedule and whether the second lease is taken; cost is $25 each additional ride.  Leases are granted with instructor approval.

Practice rides are not supervised by instructors or other staff. Parents must accompany their children.  Rule #1: Never ride alone.

Some horses are available for up to two partial leases each,  at Victory Equine Centre only, with instructor approval.  See photos in the gallery above or on the Lesson Horses Page. Some are noted for sale.


CLIENT SERVICES 
Click here to reach the Client Services page.

 BIRTHDAY PARTIES

 GIRL SCOUT BADGES

        Learn how to care for a horse, groom, tack up, and take a short ride.
        Cost is $15 per child, and requires a permission slip from parents.
        Available on days when school is closed and weekends after 4 p.m.

CORPORATE PARTIES
        Beautiful location for your company picnic! Lots of grassy lawn for tables, sparkling pool to enjoy on a hot day, pony rides for your children.  Call for details. At least two weeks advance notice required.