Roxbury Riding Club

For beginner riders who are taking a 30 minute private lesson, arrive at your scheduled lesson time. You will receive 15 minutes of learning to groom and tack the horse and 30 minutes of riding time. For riders who are taking a semi private or group lesson and with approval from your instructor, arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled lesson to groom and tack your horse independently.

We teach riders age 4 and older. Weight is restricted to 175 lbs or less. Upon scheduling your trial lesson, please provide your age, height and weight so we can match you to an appropriate horse.

Monthly Lesson Memberships

Starting at $360/month for one weekly lesson on a lesson horse 

New Rider Trial Lesson: $75

Required prior to enrollment in a monthly membership

For the first trial lesson, we accept cash, check, venmo or credit card. Trial lesson is $75. After signing up for a Membership, tuition is charged on a debit or credit card as a monthly recurring payment.

Drive in the gate to the right and then left to the barn on the hill. 

Please wear riding pants and paddock boots with half chaps or tall boots. We have helmets to borrow for the first lesson.  Wear a close fitting shirt with short or long sleeves, tucked in.  Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. 

Pony Club is for riders ages 7 and up who want to develop strong horsemanship skills and a deeper understanding of horse care - both in and out of the saddle.

No. Horse ownership is not required. Roxbury offers suitable horses and ponies for Pony Club participation. 

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

Rating Date: March 22

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 2026 is $345.  This covers membership, region dues, and the monthly unmounted meetings.  Competitions and Ratings are optional and additional cost.

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

Half lessees are scheduled to ride three days per week. Ride days are coordinated by the trainer to maintain consistency and fairness for the horse and may include two lessons and one independent ride, or three lessons weekly.

Yes. Half lessees may compete at shows with trainer approval. Show schedules, divisions, and expectations are determined by the trainer to ensure the best experience for horse and rider. 

Routine care and training of the horse are included. Show fees, entry fees, hauling, grooming, and other show-related expenses are the responsibility of the lessee.