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InstructionInstructors || Eventing || Rec Riding || Camps & Clinics || Special OlympicsLadies Night || Fee Schedule || Pony Club & MeCTA InstructorsThe truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable. James A. Garfield (20th US President, Union major general, juggler).The instructors at Pendragon Farm Equestrian Center will always give you the truth! Whether that truth makes you happy or sad is not the point - the point is that it will make you a safer, more effective, and tougher rider. If you're doing something right, you'll be encouraged to continue with it. If you're doing something wrong, you'll be told how to correct it. Either way, you'll be getting instruction tailored for the unique skills and attitudes of you and your horse.
EventingEventing (also called Horse Trials or Combined Training) is an equestrian sport that combines dressage, cross-country, and stadium jumping in a single event, either all in one day or spread out over three consecutive days. It has historical roots as a test for calvary officers and their horses, and first became an Olympic sport in 1912.Dressage tests a horse's grace and obedience, cross-country tests a horse and rider's stamina and courage, and stadium tests a horse and rider's continued fitness and cooperation (since it usually follows the more grueling cross-country). Basically, eventing is the Triathlon of the equestrian world, and like other triathlons, requires a great deal of mental and physical toughness from the horse and rider. At Pendragon Farm Equestrian Center, we'll work with you to develop that toughness, helping you attain your full potential. There are several levels of eventing competition, from Beginner Novice up through Advanced. At many of the events we participate in, two additional levels are also added: Introductory and Elementary. A summary of specifications for each level are given below (see USEA 2007 Rules for complete information).
Return to Top... Rec RidingRec Riding is a great way to get an introduction to horseback riding without the investment in equipment and gear. We supply the pony, tack, and safety equipment. All you need are long pants and smooth soled boots with a heel.This six week program costs only $80, is run in two sessions during the fall and spring, and is open to children aged 4 - 17. Registration is handled through the Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department, which also collects the fee. The program focuses on basic riding skills and has up to six riders per session. Many of the full-time riders at Pendragon Farm Equestrian Center started out as Rec Riders, since the transition to regular lessons is made as easy as possible. Return to Top... Camps & ClinicsFrom time to time, we offer various camps and riding clinics for different age and skill levels. Now that the indoor arena is up and running, we are making plans for several fun events for area riders.Christmas Vacation 3-day Day Camp, $35 per day ($105 total), for riders who are on vacation, but their parents aren't! Contact the Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department for full details. Return to Top... Special OlympicsOur Special Olympics program is one of the most fun things we do at Pendragon Farm Equestrian Center. The riders love their horses, and love being on them. In this photo are 2007 Special Olympics riders Brandee McDougal (left, number 79) and Kendra Bourque (right, number 80), along with instructor Sandy Porter-Bean (center, right) and assistant Mikayla Cowette (center, left). The girls are getting ready for introductions at the Skowhegan State Fair Grounds. Return to Top... Ladies Night!Come ride with us! Every Thursday at 5:30 pm, Pendragon Farm has a Ladies Night ride. We ride, chat, laugh, and enjoy time away from all the stresses and strains of home and work. It's kind of like a Sunday coffee date with the girls, just that there's no coffee, and it's on a Thursday...Please contact Sandy for all the details. Return to Top... Fee ScheduleWe try to offer as much flexibility in our lesson structure as we can. You have options ranging from single, weekly lessons all the way up to full-leasing a horse. At the bottom of the table are other assorted fees, so you can see what the costs are up front. Prices are subject to change, so be sure to confirm.
Return to Top... Pony Club & MeCTAAt Pendragon Farm Equestrian Center, we believe that you become a better rider by challenging yourself both in the practice ring and at competitions. Even if all you ever want to do with a horse is enjoy some trail riding, you will have a better ride if you are confident in your abilities and your horse's skills. You will have a more enjoyable ride if you can gracefully hop over that fallen log, rather than dismount and push through the underbrush. And you will have a generally richer experience knowing you can control your horse in a crowd of other horses, and in all kinds of distracting situations.This kind of confidence can be gained with lessons and practice, but one of the fastest ways to earn it is through competition, and that's some of what Pony Club and MeCTA offer their participants. We are in the Northeast Region of US Pony Club. From their website, "Pony Club is a non-profit organization devoted to teaching young horsemen and women about more than just riding, but also horse management, sportsmanship and teamwork." They offer several Pony Club rallies throughout the year. MeCTA is the Maine Combined Training Association, and it focuses on Eventing for all age groups. MeCTA sponsors several clinics and events during the year, all designed to facilitate professional horsemanship. Their website collects information on Eventing in the state of Maine, not just MeCTA related events. If it's an eventing competition or training event in Maine (or surrounding states), you'll find it on their site. Return to Top... |
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