Roxbury Riding Club

LESSON PROGRAM

Roxbury Riding Club offers a structured lesson program designed to develop confident, capable riders through correct horsemanship, clear instruction, and thoughtful progression. Lessons emphasize strong fundamentals, safety, and long-term skill development both in and out of the saddle.

Our program supports riders in hunters, jumpers, and equitation, whether their goals include showing or simply becoming more educated, effective horsemen.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Lessons at Roxbury Riding Club are intentionally structured to support steady improvement and rider accountability. Instruction focuses on correct flatwork, balanced position, effective aids, and age-appropriate skill development, with jumping introduced and progressed thoughtfully based on rider readiness.

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

The lesson program is best suited for riders who value structure, consistency, and clear expectations, including:

• Riders seeking correct, fundamentals-based instruction
• Students committed to regular participation and steady progress
• Families who value horsemanship, safety, and responsibility
• Riders who benefit from a structured, professional learning environment

This program is not designed for casual or drop-in riding.

LESSON STRUCTURE

Lessons may include a combination of:

• Flatwork focused on balance, effectiveness, and correctness
• Gymnastics and exercises that build rider position and confidence
• Course work appropriate to rider level and goals
• Unmounted instruction emphasizing horse care, tack knowledge, and horsemanship

Lesson formats and progression are determined by rider level, experience, and long-term goals.

HORSE CARE & HORSEMANSHIP

Roxbury Riding Club places strong emphasis on horsemanship as an essential part of rider education. Students are expected to participate in appropriate horse care activities and develop an understanding of grooming, tacking, cooling out, and basic stable management.

This approach builds responsibility, confidence, and respect for the horse as a partner.

EXPECTATIONS & PROGRESSION

Progression within the lesson program is based on demonstrated skill, consistency, and readiness. Riders are encouraged to develop patience, accountability, and a strong foundation before advancing.

This philosophy supports long-term success, safety, and rider confidence.

TRANSITIONING BEYOND LESSONS

Riders may remain in the lesson program long-term or transition into leasing, training, or showing as goals evolve.

There is no pressure to advance before a rider is ready - progression is based on skill, consistency, and individual readiness.