Learn all about horses, practice you riding skills, and make new friends at the barn!
Horsemanship Workshops are a comprehensive 3- or 5-day experience where students learn to ride, have fun around the barn, and stay active over April & summer vacations. In addition to riding, activities include grooming and tacking, basic horse care, horse education, arts and crafts, games, and other fun horse experiences!
For students ages 5-16.
Prospective participants can reach out to Jennie Cooke with their inquiry.
Lovelane’s Horsemanship Workshops place students in small groups based on their age and their riding experience. Participants must be at least 5 years old to enroll.
Workshops are led by a licensed riding instructor assisted by our trained volunteers, ensuring that each child receives an individualized experience. Students split time between the barn, our outdoor spaces, and receive an approximately 40-minute small group riding lesson each day.
Space is limited, and Workshops are filled on a first come, first-served basis. Payment is due with registration and secures your child’s enrollment in the program.
For more information, please email [email protected] or call 781-259-1177 opt. 2
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Check back in January for Spring & Summer 2026 dates!
Cost: $567
Spring 2025:
Summer 2025:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Check back in January for Spring & Summer 2026 dates!
Cost: $757
Summer 2025:
You will receive summer enrollment by email in late January/early February. Please email [email protected] to be added to the summer enrollment mailing list. Horsemanship Workshops are filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Please indicate all the weeks you are available so we can place your child in best-fit group based on their age and experience level.
Students are required to purchase and wear their own ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmet. Bike, ski, and other helmets are not permitted. Students should wear long pants that are comfortable to move in, and close-toed shoes (no sandals or Crocs). Please pack a snack, water, and an extra layer depending on the weather. Bug spray and sunscreen are also advised depending on the time of year; please apply these to your child before the start of class.
Yes! Horsemanship Workshops are inclusive and open to students with and without disabilities. Our Workshops are a great way for all students to start or continue their horse journey in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Lovelane’s instructors all hold their MA Riding Instructor License, are skilled, experienced, and highly dedicated to their craft. Because of the special needs of our student population, many of our instructors are certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) and/or are therapists.
Yes, a weight limit ensures the safety of Lovelane’s lessons. For Horsemanship Workshops, students must have an ACTIVE WEIGHT less than 170 lbs. Lovelane staff continually assesses each rider to determine safety and appropriateness for the program.
You can drop your child off and do not need to stay at Lovelane while your student participates in a Horsemanship Workshop. While you wait, explore our favorite local stops: DeCordova Sculpture Park, Walden Pond, Drumlin Farm, Donelan’s Supermarket, Twisted Tree Cafe, The Lincoln Public Library, and Codman Farm.
Lovelane is PEDIATRIC FACILITY, serving children from age 2-20.
Call Us: 781-259-1177 ext. 2
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