Lesson Program Info
In my program we focus the teaching on well rounded horsemanship. All potential Instructors are CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Certified and all of our youth programs center around the levels of that program. The levels are constructed around care, handling, knowledge and riding. While learning through the levels, students are taught the value of independence, responsibility, and safety, in a fun and safe environment. They learn self control, self confidence, respect and skills they can take into any aspect of their lives, including school and grades. At VAF we encourage friendships and safe environments where everyone can be themselves, and feel accepted for who they are, and who they want to be. Our goal is to help every student develop life long relationships while they learn.
As the head Instructor, I (Jaci) have my Level 4 English and Level 4 Western (also called the Master Level) with CHA. I obtained my levels over the course of two evaluation clinics in Oregon in 2014 and Texas in 2018. In 2023 I returned for a third clinic, to secure my Adaptive Riding certification (Riders with Disabilities) in Washington and am certified to teach both Physical and Cognitive Disabilities. At this time our facility is set up to teach mild Physical Disabilities and Mild to Moderate Cognitive Disabilities.
Please print, fill out and bring a Liability form with you. Helmets are required on ALL participants 17 & Under. If you are 18 and Over, you are not required, but are highly recommended to wear a helmet. If you choose not to, I will need a Helmet Release Waiver on file.
As the head Instructor, I (Jaci) have my Level 4 English and Level 4 Western (also called the Master Level) with CHA. I obtained my levels over the course of two evaluation clinics in Oregon in 2014 and Texas in 2018. In 2023 I returned for a third clinic, to secure my Adaptive Riding certification (Riders with Disabilities) in Washington and am certified to teach both Physical and Cognitive Disabilities. At this time our facility is set up to teach mild Physical Disabilities and Mild to Moderate Cognitive Disabilities.
Please print, fill out and bring a Liability form with you. Helmets are required on ALL participants 17 & Under. If you are 18 and Over, you are not required, but are highly recommended to wear a helmet. If you choose not to, I will need a Helmet Release Waiver on file.
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Lesson Types
We teach all 4 seasons! At our facility we rarely do camps. Instead we do Seasonal Punch Card Specials. We also do random scheduled lessons, weekly lessons, every other week, once a month, and basically whatever fits your budget.
We provide Lessons of various types to suit most needs.
Private Lessons - 1 Hour ($45) - 1 on 1 lesson, private instruction. Can be on a school horse or a student owned horse. Private lessons are required prior to joining a group, unless you have reference to being able to walk, trot, post the trot and demonstrate safety in numbers.
Semi-Private Lesson - 1 Hour ($80) -. A dual or Semi-Private lesson is a lesson with 2 students and 1 instructor. These can be on a school horses or a student owned horses.
Youth Lessons Ages 4-7 - 30 Minutes ($30)/45 Minutes ($40) 1 on 1 lesson, private instruction. Usually done on a school horse unless the students horse is proven to be a safe mount to learn on.
Littles Lessons Ages 1-4 - 5-20 Minutes ($1 per scheduled minutes) - 1 on 1 lesson, private instruction. On school horses only. These lessons are overseen but generally our Junior Assistants help this age group.
Group Lessons - 1 Hour ($30 per person) - These lessons are 3+ Riders/Handlers. Group Lessons can be a private scheduled group of riders, or can be our drop-in evening groups. We also do Session Groups during the school year. All groups are 3+ Riders.
We provide Lessons of various types to suit most needs.
Private Lessons - 1 Hour ($45) - 1 on 1 lesson, private instruction. Can be on a school horse or a student owned horse. Private lessons are required prior to joining a group, unless you have reference to being able to walk, trot, post the trot and demonstrate safety in numbers.
Semi-Private Lesson - 1 Hour ($80) -. A dual or Semi-Private lesson is a lesson with 2 students and 1 instructor. These can be on a school horses or a student owned horses.
Youth Lessons Ages 4-7 - 30 Minutes ($30)/45 Minutes ($40) 1 on 1 lesson, private instruction. Usually done on a school horse unless the students horse is proven to be a safe mount to learn on.
Littles Lessons Ages 1-4 - 5-20 Minutes ($1 per scheduled minutes) - 1 on 1 lesson, private instruction. On school horses only. These lessons are overseen but generally our Junior Assistants help this age group.
Group Lessons - 1 Hour ($30 per person) - These lessons are 3+ Riders/Handlers. Group Lessons can be a private scheduled group of riders, or can be our drop-in evening groups. We also do Session Groups during the school year. All groups are 3+ Riders.
Drop In Lessons For Traveling Horse Enthusiasts!
We DO offer lessons for those vacationing in the area. We do not offer trail rides, but we do offer modified lessons for all ages and skill levels. If there are 3+ riders, group rates of $30 per hour apply, Riders 6 and Under are scheduled separately and are priced based on length.
Punch Card Passes!
Regular lessons: Scheduled Monday thru Thursday afternoon/evenings.
"Punch Card" Specials:
Jump into our regular groups in the afternoon evenings (List below) at your convenience. This way you don't struggle with scheduling due to vacations. These are pre-paid packages and there are no make-up days for not making it to the number of lessons signed up for by the end date. The bigger the punch card, the bigger the savings. IF your child has confidence issues or you think they will struggle in groups, we also have the Private or Semi-private (they would have to have a friend or someone to join them) options. These are scheduled with me outside of group times.
Winter Dates Punch cards are used for January 1st through March 31st.
Group Punch Cards
10 Lessons: $280 (Save $20)
15 Lessons: $420 (Save $30)
20 Lessons: $560 (Save $40)
24 Lessons: $700 (Save $50)
30 Lessons: $840 (Save $60 -- that's 2 free lessons!)
Group Lesson Schedule:
Tuesday at 4:45pm and 6pm
Wednesday at 4:45pm and 6pm
Thursday at 4:45pm and 6pm
Private Lesson Punch Cards
10 Lessons: $430 (Save $20)
15 Lessons: $645 (Save $30)
20 Lessons: $840 (Save $40)
25 Lessons: $1075 (Save $50)
30 Lessons: $1290 (Save $60 -- that's 2 free lessons!)
Semi-Private Punch Cards (This is priced for 2 people)
10 Lessons: $780 (Save $20)
15 Lessons: $1170 (Save $30)
20 Lessons: $1560 (Save $40)
25 Lessons: $1150 (Save $50)
30 Lessons: $2340 (Save $60 -- that's 2 free lessons!)
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"Punch Card" Specials:
Jump into our regular groups in the afternoon evenings (List below) at your convenience. This way you don't struggle with scheduling due to vacations. These are pre-paid packages and there are no make-up days for not making it to the number of lessons signed up for by the end date. The bigger the punch card, the bigger the savings. IF your child has confidence issues or you think they will struggle in groups, we also have the Private or Semi-private (they would have to have a friend or someone to join them) options. These are scheduled with me outside of group times.
Winter Dates Punch cards are used for January 1st through March 31st.
Group Punch Cards
10 Lessons: $280 (Save $20)
15 Lessons: $420 (Save $30)
20 Lessons: $560 (Save $40)
24 Lessons: $700 (Save $50)
30 Lessons: $840 (Save $60 -- that's 2 free lessons!)
Group Lesson Schedule:
Tuesday at 4:45pm and 6pm
Wednesday at 4:45pm and 6pm
Thursday at 4:45pm and 6pm
Private Lesson Punch Cards
10 Lessons: $430 (Save $20)
15 Lessons: $645 (Save $30)
20 Lessons: $840 (Save $40)
25 Lessons: $1075 (Save $50)
30 Lessons: $1290 (Save $60 -- that's 2 free lessons!)
Semi-Private Punch Cards (This is priced for 2 people)
10 Lessons: $780 (Save $20)
15 Lessons: $1170 (Save $30)
20 Lessons: $1560 (Save $40)
25 Lessons: $1150 (Save $50)
30 Lessons: $2340 (Save $60 -- that's 2 free lessons!)
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