Roxbury Riding Club

Drive down the long driveway and park in front of the arena. 

Riders should wear a professionally fitted ASTM-SEI helmet, riding pants with belt, short or long sleeve shirt (tucked in), and tall riding boots or paddock boots with half chaps. 

Pony Club is for riders ages 7 and up who want to develop strong horsemanship skills and a deeper understanding of horse care.

Pony Club meets once per month on a Saturday afternoon at Roxbury for unmounted education, and a few special offsite clinics per year.

2026 Unmounted Meeting Dates (subject to change):  Jan 17 * Feb 7 * March 28 * April 11 * May 23 * June 6 * July 11 * Aug 15 * Sept 5 * Oct 10 * Nov 14 * Dec 12

Riders learn essential horsemanship skills, including but not limited to:

* Horse Care & Stable Management

* Lunging and Ground Handling

* Trailering Safety

* Horse Anatomy & Conformation

* Health, Soundness & First Aid

* Nutrition & Feeding

* Tack & Equipment Knowledge

* Life Skills: Leadership, Organization & Teamwork

All instruction follows United States Pony Club curriculum and testing standards. 

Pony Club offers unique team competitions that test both horsemanship knowledge and riding ability, emphasizing teamwork, preparation, and correct riding and horse care. These competitions are held locally.

Progress is tracked through Pony Club Certifications, which evaluate riding skills and horse management knowledge. Riders advance through the levels at their own pace with instructor guidance. 

Total cost for 2027 is $345.  This covers membership, region dues, and the monthly unmounted meetings.  Competitions and Ratings are optional and additional cost.

Leases are ideal for riders who want more consistency, faster progress, and a dedicated partnership with one horse, without the full commitment of ownership. 

The lease fee is an all-inclusive price - includes routine care of the horse and lessons.