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~ Horseback Riding at Lakeside Farm ~
Improving balance and communication for competitive or leisure riding.
~ Riding Lesson Packages Available ~
from $108/month
~ GOALS & PRINCIPLES ~
Developing strong, balanced, athletic posture and invisible control for jumping disciplines.
The comfort, health, and safety of our horses and riders is top priority. Our horses are loved family members, permanent residents or diligently attended rehabilitation projects, each with their own custom, slow, cruelty-free, training plan.
Horses are selected, trained, managed, and groomed as show horse prospects, yet they enjoy life as a horse should, with plenty of freedom, exercise, socialization, and grazing. They are used beyond their regular training schedules for only the most conscientious students.
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~ JOINING OUR HERD ~Instruction is provided through mounted semi-private riding lessons with horsemanship (either before and after or scheduled seperately, for more advanced riders who can do pre-and post- ride work without supervision).
From the start, all students learn to train, handle, and care for horses safely and effectively.
Students move up through packages and curriculum toward their goals (which for most riders is 3-5x/week riding with showing and/or ownership for those with real dedication).
Horse ownership is a tremendous investment: the horse ($3K-$30K+), the saddle ($500-$5K), board (+/-$5K/year), training (>$3K/year), veterinary expenses, plus truck and trailer.... And an investment with no guarantee of soundness, health, or rideability. Obviously, most of these expenses can and should be avoided through the use of convenient horse-sharing opportunities such as lesson programs.
Lesson programs, like Phenom Equestrian at Lakeside Farm, give all aspiring equests the priceless opportunity of being around, learning from, and learning about horses which offers so much lifelong benefit.
Local students enjoy riding lessons on lesson horses, and eventually may grow interested in 4H, pony club, and/or IEA, so that local families can treat themselves the all the benefits of equestrian experience, without the risks and expenses of horse ownership, at prices comparable to most other afterschool sports/art/extracurricular programs.
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~ RIDING LESSON PACKAGES ~
FREE EVALUATION & THREE LESSON STARTER OFFER
- $108 -
Four Semi-Private Beginner Riding Lessons w/ Horsemanship before and after.
Includes:
Total Instruction Time = 4 hours/month
Curriculum Outline, Materials, and Credits.
(children under 12 must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times)
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ROOKIE PACKAGE
- $144/month -
Up to 5 Semi-Private Beginner Riding Lessons w/ Horsemanship before and after.
Includes:
Total Instruction Time = 4-5 hours/month
Curriculum Outline, Materials, and Credits.
(children under 12 must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times)
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BRONZE PROGRAM
- $288/month -
Eight 25-30 minute Semi-Private Beginner Riding Lessons w/ Horsemanship before and after -OR- eight 1hr Advanced AA/AO Riding Lessons.
Includes:
Total Instruction Time = 8 hours/month
Curriculum Outline, Materials, and Credits.
(children under 12 must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times)
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CHILDREN’S SILVER PROGRAM
- $352/month -
Riding and equestrian activities for children 5-14 years of age, ~3 hours/afternoon, Monday-Thursday.
Includes:
Total Learning Opportunity = up to 48 hours/month
Twelve riding lessons and four horsemanship lessons plus learning and activities.
Curriculum Outline, Materials, and Credits.
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CHILDREN’S GOLD PROGRAM
- $448/month -
Riding and equestrian activities for children 5-14 years of age, ~3 hours/afternoon, Monday-Friday.
Includes:
Total Learning Opportunity = up to 60 hours/month
Sixteen riding lessons and four horsemanship lessons plus learning and activities.
Curriculum Outline, Materials, and Credits.
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AA/AO SILVER PROGRAM
(For Amateur Adults and Amateur Owners)
- $256/month -
Eight riding lessons and four horsemanship lessons.
Includes:
Total Instruction Time = 12 hours/month
Curriculum Outline, Materials, and Credits.
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AA/AO GOLD PROGRAM
(For Amateur Adults and Amateur Owners)
- $448/month -
Sixteen riding lessons and four horsemanship lessons.
Includes:
Total Instruction Time = 20 hours/month
Curriculum Outline, Materials, and Credits.
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TINY-TOT ADD-ON
(for children 2-5 years old)
- $40/month -
Custom early intro, relaxed, enthusiastic learning opportunity following any other student in your family.
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All packages should be used within one month of purchase. One make-up lesson is permitted/quarter.
Please reach out to Lani via email (laniohly@gmail.com) with any questions.
~ Why Ride English? ~
In huntseat riding, horses are trained through kindness, compassion, and empathy. The ‘English’ or ‘hunter horse’ is encouraged to move forward naturally and is trained to jump only so long as they have the aptitude and desire for it. The rider is taught to gently manipulate and train the horse to achieve invisible control in forward riding and movement, while working toward the strong, balanced, athletic posture needed for jumping.
~ PERSONALIZED TRAINING STRATEGIES ~
Lani has decades of experience in training all sorts of horses for careers in (field and show) hunters, jumpers, equitation, horsemanship, and driving. Her goal for all students is to build confidence in the saddle so that unease is replaced with the inner peace, liberation, rejuvenation, and contentment that comes with increased personal strength, balance, and practical knowledge of effective training methods.
Whether your goal is competitive riding or more leisurely, Lani strives to help you find a balanced and secure seat, and quiet, understanding, and effective hands for efficient, subtle, even invisible lines of communication between horse and rider for western, huntseat, or dressage riding.
With our wide variety of expertly crafted, professionally-fitted, meticulously maintained equipment, Lani teaches students in show-quality comfort and style.~
~ EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION ~
Lani Ohly has decades of experience, more than 7,000 hours in the saddle, on some 100 or more horses, and countless more as a riding instructor. Following her youth in 4-H, with a championship and top ten ribbons at the Ohio State Fair, top-ten ribbons from the Youth Jumpers at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, and numerous division champion awards at the All American Youth Horse Show, Lani moved on to thoroughbred rehabilitation and retraining.
While riding at Ohio University, Lani moved through the Intermediate division with all first place ribbons, advanced to the open division with all first or second place ribbons and was awarded several show championships. While earning her degree in Environmental Health Sciences she spent countless hours in the saddle evaluating, restarting/correcting, and showing horses, while working and volunteering at the Last Chance Corral, a nationally recognized non-profit horse rescue in Athens, OH. During that period she transitioned, and helped her students to retrain, several off-the-track thoroughbreds from the slaughter pen to Amateur-Owner Champions, subsequently transitioning them to loving show homes. Lani's instruction emphasizes that when we work with horses, everyone in the equation is both a teacher and a student. Our competitive lesson pricing structure for local students is a result of Lani's belief that horseback riding is not a casual hobby to be picked up and set aside at random. If you hope to become a rider "more is more"; more time around horses, more work, more strength, more coordination, more experience, and more time in the saddle make a good rider. If you want to become a rider it's best to "get good" as quickly as you can. To spend much time around horses without knowledge, coordination, and skill is unjustifiably dangerous; Lani hopes to help local students pursue riding affordably, through effort and twice weekly dedication. Safety is a top priority, yet as students gain experience, Lani hopes to support, motivate, and push rider comfort levels so that personal goals are realized. Lani hopes that all horse lovers reach the riding ability where they might become addicted to the physical and mental challenges of navigating a course of jumps or to the exhilaration of hand-galloping across one of our many grassy meadows overlooking Lake Champlain. Lani has experience with teaching small children and others who are easily intimidated by horses. Lani is U.S. Center for SafeSport Certified and committed to safely facilitate steady growth in student confidence, abilities, and optimism.~
~ FACILITY ~
Our setting along Lake Champlain is dreamy with a 120 x 240’ grass arena and many beautiful, grassy meadows for advanced riders to explore.
Although our historic barn is still in the process of being restored and modernized, horses are still at the heart of our daily operations and long-term goals. We’ve learned how to work toward our goals with the challenge of slow-moving, large-scale infrastructure improvements in the background.
~ POLICIES ~
To protect and preserve our outstanding equine friends for avid equestrians and those interested in a meaningful riding experience:
~ Beginner students ride in semi-private lessons w/ 25-30 minutes in the saddle and 30 minutes learning about horse and equipment care until proficiency in care is established.
~ Beginner students under six years old use a tiny lead-liner saddle with a grab strap.
~ All students must speak english fluently, not being able to do so is significantly more dangerous for the student.
~ Each student is eligible for 1 Starter/Intro Offer, and 3 months of Rookie Package. There is an expectation for quick progress toward independence and safety, through routine practice at Bronze level or higher.
~ Parents of riders under 7yo must be available at all times that the child is mounted to assist, except those in Silver and Gold Programs.
~ Advanced students are offered longer riding sessions and more independence in tacking up and caring for horse and equipment after their lessons. Advanced students, please allot additional time for grooming, pre- and post- ride, and for properly oiling tack after your 1hr lessons.
- We adhere to strict weight limits and athletic BMIs (M <210 lb., F <180 lb., and children under 12 <120 lb.). Every rider (except small children) must be capable of getting into the saddle from a mounting block without assistance beyond horse/stirrup steadying. Anyone under 120lb. may get a 'leg up'. If you cannot get into the saddle, don't be discouraged - it's still a great opportunity to get out for some exercise alongside your new equine BFF, to learn about or reacquaint yourself with horses through ground training sessions.
- Riders may need to wear rubber boots in muddy weather, and bring their proper riding boots to put on after catching their horse, grooming, and groundwork are completed.
-Students accept that inclement weather days may limit riding. Riding may be substituted with horsemanship lessons or made up during 1 of 4 yearly make-up weeks (limit 1 make-up lesson per quarter). - Properly-fitted helmet (personal or provided), and pants are required. All student saddles are outfitted with safety stirrups, proper riding boots are strongly recommended but not essential for beginner lessons. Breeches or stretch pants, long-sleeves, and supportive undergarments are strongly recommended. Padded safety vest is optional (a lifejacket is a suitable alternative).
- Students (and their guardians) acknowledge that horses are inherently dangerous and agree to sign a release of liability.
- Students (and their guardians) acknowledge that horseback riding is a dangerous sport, and accept that all riders fall off eventually, it’s just a matter of when.~
~ Please feel free to text/call (740) 591-1449 or email (laniohly@gmail.com) ~
Lani is happy to discuss your goals!
Please consider our on-site B&B if you wish to ride during your vacation in the Adirondacks!
Visit www.innonlakechamplain.com to book.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions at all!
Lakeside Farm ~ Putnam Station, NY
(518) 547-8406