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ENGLISH RIDING LESSONS

Pony Pal | Children | Adult
Beginner - Advanced
Ages 5 - 95

Group | Semi-Private | Private
Daytime | Night | Weekend
Home School Sessions 

Professional and caring staff.
Well trained school horses.
Clean and organized facilities.
Conveniently located near
Routes 95, 29, and 32. 

Saturdays at 1:00

INTRODUCTORY LESSON

Want to try us out before signing up for lessons or camp?

$20.00 PER PERSON

Arrive by 12:45. Limited space.

No more then two per
family or group.
Minimum age of 5 to ride.

Receive $20 voucher toward lessons.

Come play with the ponies!

DAY CAMPS

Summer | Winter | Spring
Day At the Barn

Open to ages 5-15.
All level of riders.

Ride two times a day.
Horse related lectures. 

Hours 9:00 - 4:00
Before & after care available.

Time to ride and socialize!

equi-lease program

Want more riding time?
Want to go to more horse events?

For a quarterly fee,
you can join Equi-Lease!

Lots of time in the saddle and several social events to attend!

Limited and unlimited packages.

Join us for a fun day of showing!

SHOWS

Looking for fun and low-key shows to take your horse or rider to?

Our shows are inviting and a great atmosphere for competitors just starting out and veterans looking to school their horses.

Our experienced staff is helpful, professional, and friendly. 

Happy horse, happy rider.

BOARDING

Picking the right place to board your horse can be a tough.

Assuring their happiness and well being are important.

We understand that horses are our best friend, our pet, and our partner in crime. 

Their care means the world to us and it is our mission to provide the best service for you and your horse. 
 

All boarders are required to take lessons.

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We are a complete equestrian facility offering English riding lessons in Hunt Seat, Dressage, Eventing, and Balance Seat for children and adults, beginner through advanced. We also offer the Equi-Lease Program, camps, boarding, shows, horse sales, and much more. It is important to us to have a safe and friendly environment for riding as well as a family atmosphere for young people to enjoy and adults to take a break from the real world. Conveniently located  between two great cities, Baltimore and Washington.

We want to thank our students and boarders for their understanding the need to temporarily close the barn to lessons and visitors. We want to also thank you so much for those that have called to renew their lessons and donated to sponsor a school horse. Every bit counts to help keep the horses fed and the hard working staff working.

We wouldn't be here without you and are thankful for having such a great group of riders. We appreciate your understanding in the matter. Your safety and well being are important to us. We are looking forward to reopening as soon as we possibly can and hope to see everyone soon.

Stay safe and healthy everyone! Thank you, CHC

Never know what to buy for someone that's interested in horses? Not sure where to go to find something for them that's horse related?

Well, let's make this easy for you.

Just call us for a gift certificate that can be picked up, mailed to you, or mailed to your recipient. You can do a dollar amount that can be applied to lessons, camp, or shows. We also can do lesson packages.

It's easy and hassle free.
Call today 301-776-5850 

WINTER WEATHER POLICY

• The web-site, Facebook, & Twitter will always be updated for closings.
• You can call the barn at 301-776-5850
• The barn will be closed if Howard County has an emergency plan in effect. NOT just when schools are closed. 
• Students, working students, and staff: Dress warm with lots of zip-up layers, gloves and hats. No scarves while riding.

MAKE UP POLICY
• Please, call the barn if you are going to miss your lesson.

• CHC has a very liberal make-up policy.
• There are several group lessons to add in to.
• All make-ups should be completed before the expiration date.

CHC Valentine's Day Poetry Contest
Winner's of our Contest are:

Savannah White - Adult

Sophia Braun - Age 12

Submit one or more poems and/or pictures before Valentine's Day to be judged in age catergories:

Pony Pals (under 8) ♥ Horsemanship (8-12) ♥ Horse Lovers (13 and up - yes adult's too)

Category winners, along with a few runners up, will be seen on the  website and receive fabulous gifts and prizes! 

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Poetry is great, So participate!!

Place entries in box in the barn office.
Remember to write your name and age on all entries.

***BIG NEWS***

Many of you have asked us what you can do to help. Well, we are introducing a new program: Sponsor a School Horse! This program will be going on during the time we are closed due to COVID-19.

How it works:

- Pay any denomination

- You will receive a certificate of sponsorship.

- Once we are allowed to have visitors again, you will have a day with your sponsored horse. You will be able to groom him, graze him, and ride (depending on level of horse and rider).

- Every school horse is eligible. 

- The money raised will go to the daily care and well-being of that horse.

We are excited to give you this opportunity to spend time with your favorite horse once we are reopened. Email Sue Wisler at ride@columbiahorsecenter.com with your name, email address, phone, amount you want to sponsor, and the horse.

Check out our School Horses

USED TACK SALE

Benefiting our CHC Youth Dressage Team

Date: Sunday, October 20th
Time: 7AM - 2PM

Lots of great items for sale such as winter blankets, bits, saddle pads, girths, and clothing.
Come shop and help raise money for our youth dressage team.
Thank you!

Trisha DeRosa

WANJA GERLACH DRESSAGE CLINIC

Saturday, March 21st
***BEING RESCHEDULED***

$115 for 45 minute private.
Auditors welcome. Limited space available.
Trailer-in's welcome.

Contact us at Clinics@columbiahorsecenter.com

PREAKNESS PARTY 

Children's In-House Show

DAN CLASING CLINIC

Saturday - Sunday, 2/17 - 2/18

$115 for 45 minute private.
Auditors welcome. Limited space available.
Flat or jumping. Trailer-ins welcome.

Contact us at Clinics@columbiahorsecenter.com

DAVID BEARD CLINIC

Saturday, 3/24/18

$140 for approx. 60 minutes private.
Auditors welcome. Limited space available. Trailer-ins welcome.

Contact us at Clinics@columbiahorsecenter.com

ADULT CAMP

***BEING RESCHEDULED***

Don't let the kids have all the fun! Come join us for 3 fun nights, learning about horsemanship, ride, and socialize!

 
Friday, March 20th (6:00 - 9:00)
Saturday, March 21st (5:00 - 8:00)
Sunday, March 22nd (5:00 - 8:00)

$92.00 per night, $260 for all 3 days

Open to CHC adult students only.
Paid in full at time of registration. Non-refundable, credit available.
Call us at 301-776-5850 to sign up.

INFORMATION FLYER

ADULT IN-HOUSE SHOW

***BEING RESCHEDULED*** 

Come join us for a fun, relaxing evening! Enjoy a night with horses, friends, and good times! Pot luck dinner.

Friday, March 27th
Starting at 5:00 

$12.00 per class
50% off for Equi-Lease Members
No Horse fee. Casual attire.

Open to CHC adult students.
Sign up in the barn office or call us at 301-776-5850 to sign up.
Show fees waived for those participating in all 3 nights of adult camp. 

COME PLAY WITH THE PONIES!! 

SPRING BREAK CAMP

***CANCELED*** We are evaluating to see if we can schedule at a later date. Monday, 4/6/20 - 4/10/20 $500.00 Hours are 9:00 - 4:00 Before and after care available Ride 2 times a day Horse related lectures and hands-on workshops. Fun and relaxed atmosphere to learn all about horses. Open to CHC students as well as non-students. Approved riding helmet and boots required. For all levels of riders ages 5-15. 50% deposit due at time of registration. Registration Form

HOLIDAY BARN PARTY

Sunday December 15th 5:00 PM Stall Decorating Show Team Drill Presentation Visitor from the North! Light Refreshments Open to our students with their family and friends. Sign up located in the barn office. More information Come join us for a fun evening to celebrate the holidays!

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Registration Open

Children, ages 5-15, are introduced to the amazing world of horses. Campers ride twice a day and learn about horsemanship through lectures, games, and crafts. All levels of riders from beginner through advanced enjoy a fun and safe atmosphere while learning how to be around horses on the ground and under saddle. Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM.

Where dreams come true!

WINTER CLINICS WITH
SHOW TEAM COACH CATHERINE DENSMORE

$60 per rider Starts at 5:30 PM   DATES & SUBJECTS 12/17 - No Stirrups & Introduction to Leg Yields 01/07 - Sitting the Trot & Canter 01/14 - 2-Point, Half, Full, & Light Seats 01/21 - Jumping: Position & Releases 01/28 - Jumping: Lines & Rhythm   Sign up in the barn office. All levels welcome to participate.

HOME SCHOOL LESSONS

Is your child taught at home? We offer riding lessons during the weekdays for those that stay home during the day. There are four 8-week sessions for all levels of riders from beginner through advanced.
For more information, check out our HOME SCHOOL PAGE. 

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MARCH 2020

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