Columbia Horse Center
10400 Gorman Road | Laurel | MD 20723
Ride@ColumbiaHorseCenter.com
301-776-5850
Mon - Fri • 9:00 - 9:00
Sat - Sun • 9:00 - 6:00
A fun and relaxed place to learn how to ride horses.
Monday, September 7th: Barn Closed, No Lessons
In Celebration of Labor Day, thank you.
CLOSED
Stop wishing, start doing!
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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All boarders are required to take lessons.
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 are no longer excepting new students.
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:
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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.
Looking to do a clinic, show, or just socialize? We at Columbia Horse Center offer so many opportunities to do just that. From the serious competitor to the novice looking to do "horsey things", we offer a variety of activities that are always a great time. Check out some of our future events.
2020 Summer Camp Update
BLACK FRIDAY STUDENT PRACTICE RIDES
Friday, November 27th
11:00 & 12:00
Practice rides available for our current students, levels C/A2 and above. Must be able to walk, trot, and canter independently. You can pay $40.00, use 6 working student bucks, or punch your card as a make-up lesson. Sign up is in the barn office.
One-Week Horsemanship Camp!
Registration Open
Best of the best! Looking to fill one more week of camp for your child before the summer ends? We now are offering a one-week session with hand picked lectures from our campers. Bareback lesson, trailride, and pizza day are making a final return before the end of summer!
Monday - Friday, August 24th - 28th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$550 for the week
50% deposit due at time of registration
Open to CHC students and previous campers only, ages 8 - 15, Limited openings
BARN OPERATIONS CLOSING
Monday Morning, November 30th
We want to reach out to all of our students and say THANK YOU for so many great years. We appreciate your loyalty and support. We have had some amazing times throughout the years. We could not have done this without your love for our horses, staff, and programs.
Our last lesson day will be on Sunday, November 29th and operations will shut down on Monday morning. We recommend all of our students to check out our sister barns, Woodland Horse Center and Reddemeade Equestrian Center. They run very similar programs. You might even see a few familiar faces, human and equine!
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BEACH PARTYSaturday, August 11th WE'LL SEE YOU THERE!! |
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Excuse the noise and dust as we make improvements. There are several phases to the project and in the end, we will be getting much needed improvements. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete a much needed face lift. |
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
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SATURDAY, MAY 16TH
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Children's In-House Show
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND
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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
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***CANCELED*** Monday, 4/6/20 - 4/10/20
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HALLOWEEN PARTYFriday, October 26th A fun evening for the entire family! Lots to do for the little ones!
Open to students with their family and friends. |
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HOLIDAY BARN PARTY
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Sunday December 15th
Open to our students with their family and friends. Come join us for a fun evening to celebrate the holidays! |
WINTER BREAK CAMPMonday 12/23, Thursday 12/26 Ride 2 times a day. |
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SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
COVID-19 Update
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!
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All Sessions - FULL |
Session 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 - FULL
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2020 UPDATE: Do to the new guidelines, enrollment will be limited, the lounge and gazebos will be off limits, and no graduation.
WINTER CLINICS WITH
SHOW TEAM COACH CATHERINE DENSMORE
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$60 per rider
DATES & SUBJECTS
Sign up in the barn office. All levels welcome to participate. |
2020 /2021 Canceled.
Looking for something for your child to do when school is out? Try out our One-Day Camps for $100.00.
No experience necessary. Ages 5-15. Hours are 9:00 - 4:00 with before and after care available for an additional $30.00.
Riding helmet, boots, and lunch required. For more information and dates: Click Here
HOME SCHOOL LESSONS
9/14/20 - 11/20/20
10 Weeks ~ $450
Is your child taught at home? We offer group riding lessons during the weekdays for those that are taught from home during the day. For all levels of riders from beginner through advanced.
For more information, check out our HOME SCHOOL PAGE.
UPCOMING CLINICS
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June 3rd: David Beard Horsemanship Clinic ($140) |
OCTOBER
Happy Halloween
NOVEMBER
26th: No Lessons, Barn Closed
27th: No Lessons, Practice Rides Scheduled
29th: Last Day of Lessons
30th: Operations Close
NEWSLETTER
What's going on at CHC?
Check out our newsletter for great articles and updates.
Follow us on Twitter to keep up with the latest news and updates.
HUNTER/JUMPER SCHOOLING SHOWS
| Dates | Judge | Forms |
| Saturday, 4/18/20 | CANCELED | Prize List/Entry Form |
| Saturday, 5/9/20 |
CANCELED | Placings 11/17/19 |
| Sunday, 6/7/20 | CANCELED | Points Fall 2019 Final |
DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOWS
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Date |
Opening |
Closing |
Judge |
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Sunday, 5/3/20 |
CANCELED |
TBA |
TBA |
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Sunday, 6/14/20 |
CANCELED |
TBA |
TBA |
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Sharing wonderful memories is important to us. Because of this, we make every effort to take pictures at all of or events and enjoy sharing them with everyone. Students and competitors are always welcome to copy pictures for personal use. All rights reserved.
Caroling at our Holiday Barn PartySneak peek of our Holiday Barn Party from last night! What a fun evening!!
Posted by Columbia Horse Center on Monday, December 14, 2015
Equi-Lease Drill Team Presentation 2015Great job to our Equi-Lease Drill Team for another amazing performance at the Holiday Barn Party! The Techno Christmas was very entertaining!
Posted by Columbia Horse Center on Monday, December 14, 2015
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Gift Certificates
Thinking about giving riding lessons as a gift?
Call 301-776-5850
We can do packages or dollar amounts.
WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE!
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