Back in the Saddle
AT IRONSTONE FARM
A 6-WEEK JOURNEY TO RECONNECT, REBUILD & RIDE AGAIN
It's your time now. Slow Down. Breathe. Reconnect. Rediscover the horse person you've always been.
6-Week Program
Price Per Person- Horse Interactions and Education
- Grooming
- Leading
- Groundwork
- Basic Horse Care
- Tacking
- Riding
For the health and safety of our horses, the riding weight limit is 200 lb. You are welcome to participate even if you cannot or prefer not to ride.
Whether it’s been months, years, or even decades since you last rode, Back in the Saddle is an opportunity to reconnect with horses, rebuild your confidence, and make time for something that brings joy.
Week 1 - Reconnect
Come Back to the Horse
Horse body language 🐴 Safe approach 🐴 Personal space 🐴 Grooming 🐴 Learning to listen and observe
Week 2 - Communicate
Find Your Connection
Leading 🐴 Groundwork 🐴 Boundaries 🐴 Body language 🐴 Building trust and communication
Week 3 - Care
Take Care of Your Horse
Grooming 🐴 Picking Feet 🐴 Basic Horse Care 🐴 Recognizing non-verbal communication 🐴 Introduction to tack
Week 4 - Prepare
Saddle & bridle parts 🐴 Tacking 🐴 Safety Checks 🐴 Leading 🐴 Preparing to Ride
Week 5 - Ride
Mounting and dismounting 🐴 Balance 🐴 Walking 🐴 Steering 🐴 Stopping 🐴 Reconnecting with riding skills
Week 6 - Rediscover
Riding skills review 🐴 Building confidence 🐴 Enjoying your horse 🐴Putting it all together 🐴 Celebration and reflection
6-Week Schedule
Where
Ironstone Farm
450 Lowell Street, Andover, MA 01810
When
WEDNESDAYS
6:00-7:30PM
OCTOBER 28th-DECEMBER 9th, 2026
No Session November 25th