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Lessons:
ü
Safety
ü
Basic
horsemanship
ü
Care
and grooming
ü Care of tack
ü Riding skills and goal
evaluation
* Private Lesson - $30 per hour
* Group Lesson (2 or more) - $20 per hour per student
* Western
* English
* Bareback
* Trails
* Games (including Jousting, Skills at Arms, Archery)
* Group Lessons, Day Camps, Badges for Girl Scout & Boy Scout Troups
* Summer Camp:
$60 per day
$300 per week
Day camp, up to 5 days
4 hours per day - 3 hours of instruction, 1 hour "bring your own" lunch
On-Farm Partial Leasing
What does it mean to lease a horse?
By leasing a horse, you get a lot of the privileges of owning a horse like being able to ride on your own schedule and having personal time with the horse. Some leases will also expect you to assume many of the responsibilities of horse ownership - from feeding duties to scheduling the farrier and vet visits. Regardless of the terms of your lease it is a great way to try out being a horse owner at a fraction of the cost and risk.
At Bella Peregrina Ranch, we offer partial leases on our horses. We will retain all responsibility for feeding, farrier and vet visits. Leasers will get use of our tack, tools and facilities according to a mutually agreeable schedule. Lease fees will reflect how many days a week you want to spend with the horse, but generally are $75 a month for 2 days a week. (HORSES WILL NOT LEAVE THE FACILITIES UNLESS TRANSPORTED BY BELLA PEREGRINA RANCH.)
Riding instruction is not included in a lease, but we recommend leasers consider taking lessons on their leased horse to be sure that they are getting the most out of their relationship with that horse. Interested leasers who have not taken lessons from us before will be required to take several lessons so that we can get a good understanding of their skills and desires.
FAQ’s REGARDING LEASING A HORSE AT BELLA PEREGRINA RANCH
Q. What is a Horse Lease?
A. A Horse Lease is a Long-Term Lease for the purpose of having one special horse to ride on your own. By leasing a horse, you get a lot of the privileges of owning a horse, like being able to ride on your own schedule and having personal time with the horse. At Bella Peregrina Ranch, a Horse Lease is almost like owning a horse (at a fraction of the cost), without the responsibilities for food, care, farrier, vet, etc.
Q. How old must I be to lease a horse?
A. A Horse Lease is not based on age, but on your ability to be able to safely catch, saddle, bridle, and ride on your own. We will lease a horse to minors (kids under 18) as long as their parents sign the lease agreement and understand the conditions for approval.
Q. Must I be an Advanced Rider to lease a horse?
A. No, but you must have had enough lessons to be able to ride on your own, safely, without an instructor present. In some cases, if you are younger than 18, but have a parent who has enough horse experience to help you, we will allow the lease if the parent will always be with you.
Q. How much does a Horse Lease cost?
A. Bella Peregrina Ranch offers 3 different Lease Programs:
1. Horse privileges 2 times per week for $75 per month
2. Horse privileges 3 times per week for $125 per month
3. Horse privileges, unlimited number, for $225 per month
Most people find the twice per week plan to suit their needs for time spent with their horse and time they have available to come out.
When you break it down, the above times/rates are:
• $75/mo. for 2x/week = 8 to 9 rides = $8.33 to 9.38 per ride
• $125/mo. for 3x/week = 13 to 14 rides = $8.93 to 9.62 per ride
* $225/mo for unlimited rides
Therefore, even if you are only able to come out 4 times per month, you are still only paying $18.75 each time which is less than any riding stable on an unknown, (and possibly un-fun), horse. And, you still make your own schedule with 'your own horse' and all the benefits of having/building that special relationship. If you do come out more often, you are getting an even more incredible deal!
Q. Can I lease a horse for the Summer only?
A. No. We ask for a 6 month commitment for our long-term leases. Our horses are very valuable to us, and it is not in their best interests to have continually changing leasors. They need to establish a bond with you, as well as vice versa.
Q. When can I ride “my horse?”
A. Ranch hours are 7 am to 11 pm. You can ride any time we are not using the horses ourselves (for example, away at an Event or giving Lessons.) Please call before you come. We will keep you posted about our Event and Lesson schedule. If another person is leasing the same horse as you are, you work out times with them.
Q. Can I still take lessons while I am leasing?
A. Yes, but lessons are not included in the lease and they cost extra.
Q. How long do I get to ride when I am here?
A. Most people spend about 1 to 1 ½ hours with their horse each time they come. This includes ground time as well as riding. We don’t put a time limit on your riding time as long as you don’t overdo it. (No more than 3 hours at a time.)
Q. Can I ride outside the arena?
A. Yes, if you are approved for that on your lease.
We are your home away from home. If you never had a horse growing up, come relive your childhood with all of our kids. Get just as excited about trail rides, shows and dressing up horses for a Halloween parade as we do. We are excellent teachers and trainers, and both your horse and you will make tremendous progress with us. You will really enjoy your riding lessons. You'll never have to worry about your horses when you're not there, because you know they are in excellent care. Come witness how all the kids learn more than just how to ride; they also are instilled with a maturity and confidence that is remarkable for their ages.
We will give you the tools you need to become the best you can be. Your love for horses and the people who love horses will grow to a much higher level of love and understanding. Everyone is always wearing a smile on their face, and they are all so nice and friendly. We will teach you many things about horses and about life in general. Horseback riding lessons are the best thing you could invest in for your children. Not only do they love riding and spending time with the horses, they develop a great work ethic and sense of responsibility as a result of the chores they do. The camaraderie and friendships they build with human and horse alike are wonderful.
Here, children learn that there is much more involved in horsemanship than just learning to ride. If they had their way, they'd stay here all of the time. Come learn things about life that you won't learn anywhere else. We are like a second big, happy family. Everyone works together, and everyone plays together. Few young ones escape childhood without the developmental need for a relationship with a horse or pony in their lives. Even fewer horse facilities understand the importance of the child/horse bond enough to support and nurture the relationship.
Psychologically speaking, a child's desire for this bond is often a sign that something is missing in their life whether it is a parent, a special bond that's been broken or an outlet for energy or emotion. We recognize and work hard to fulfill this dire need within our community. Horses have become exceedingly difficult for young ones to attain or spend time with as a result of progress and economics. Many horse facilities in the area recognize the money to be made from serving the financially endowed horse owner, denying the majority of this community's young ones the fulfillment of a fundamental need due to economic disadvantage. When children spend quality time loving and caring for horses here, they gain important live long skills such as self reliance, self confidence, respect, excellent work ethic, compassion, empathy, responsibility, good sportsmanship, and amazing athletic ability.
These kids are considering their futures and learning about equine science programs and veterinary science programs as well as setting lifelong goals for themselves. Here is the magic we all wish for our children, a safe place where children can romp and roam when the work is done. Parents, reminisce about childhood days gone by and freedom and self reliance not available to our young ones today; it's alive and well here. Your child will be a better person, parent, spouse, and employee because of experiences here.
Look around and try several local area programs and visit other stables in the area that offer lessons. Not only are they far more expensive than most folks could afford, more importantly they offer little or no time outside of the lesson for bonding with and taking care of the animals. Now your child can experience the give and take in relationships with horses that help prepare for adult life. Horses are not an indulgence, they are therapy. The magic between horse and child is true love.