Equestrian and Farm

FCPA Equestrian Facilities

Frying Pan Farm Park

2709 West Ox Road

Herndon, Va. 20171 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park

703-437-9101

• Indoor and outdoor riding arenas

• Jump equipment

• Dressage ring

• Cross-country course

• Brand-new sound system

• Horse shows

• State-of-the-art barns with stalls for 150 horses. Due to the heavy use of indoor riding arena, please call for availability and cost. Frying Pan Farm Park does not have horses for rent. For show schedules, entry forms and rental details: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark.

Laurel Hill Equestrian Center

9500 Furnace Road

Lorton, Va. 22079

• Large, multi-purpose outdoor arena with all-weather footing

• Stadium jumps and dressage markers

• Trails for horse and bicycle riding

• Available dawn to dusk

• Private lessons, horse schooling and riding practice

• allowed

• Reservations are not required

• Use of the equestrian center is free of charge

• There are currently no horses for rent on the

• property

Equestrian Programs and Classes English Style Riding Lessons

If you are unable to attend class, you must notify the stable at least one day in advance. Please check with the stable; a make-up fee may be charged. For safety reasons, students must wear riding helmets and hard-soled shoes with a heel, not athletic shoes.

Therapeutic Horseback Riding

(4-Adult) Class is open to new and returning students and is for riders with developmental, emotional, neurological and physical disabilities. Therapeutic riding contributes positively each rider’s well-being, teaching safe and effective horsemanship in a group setting. Each lesson is tailored to the rider’s abilities and focuses on development of balance, gross and fine motor skills, confidence and communication. A medical form is required by SPIRIT for participation.

CHAH 4 --45 minute lessons--$399 Location Day Time Code Begin $

Frying Pan Farm Park

All classes at Frying Pan Farm Park are taught by Spirit Open Equestrian Program, Inc. (www.spiritequestrian.org) and offer a safe and fun equestrian program for people of all ages and abilities. Classes are held outdoors and indoors depending on facility availability. All riders should arrive 15 minutes prior to class, wear long pants, shoes or boots with heels and dress for the weather. Helmets are mandatory, you may bring your own or one will be provided. All participants must fill out paperwork prior to the first class. Download forms at www.fairfaxcounty. gov/parks/fpp/equest.htm. Classes will be conducted with current, appropriate health and safety precautions.

Turner Farm Park

925 Springvale Road

Great Falls, Va. 22066

703-388-2807

• Former dairy farm

• Almost 40 acres of open fields enclosed by perimeter fencing

• Open for general riding

• Novice-level, cross-country course

• Water, ditch and bank complexes

• Round pen

• Large multi-purpose outdoor arena

• All-weather footing

• Stadium jumps

• Dressage markers

• Reservations are not required

• Use of the equestrian center is free of charge

• Available dawn to dusk

• May be reserved for shows or events

• There are currently no horses for rent on the property

Therapeutic Horseback Riding II

(4-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must have taken Therapeutic Horseback Riding I for three consecutive sessions. Advancement is based on the rider’s abilities, needs and personal progress. Each lesson is tailored to the rider’s abilities. A medical form is required by Spirit for participation.

CHAH 4 --45 minute lessons--$399

Horseback Riding Advanced Beginner

(8-14 yrs.) Prerequisite: Students must have taken Horseback Riding Beginning for three consecutive sessions. Riders will build on skills learned in level I.

CHAH 4 --45 minute lessons--$399

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