TINY TOTS PROGRAM
INFORMATION

Riding lessons offered for beginner riders under 6 years old

Certified riding instructors with experience in Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage & Eventing

HOW TO SIGN UP:

Fill out the intake form below. An instructor will reach out directly via text, phone call or email to get scheduled when an opening comes available (may not always be immediate).

No need to email us to confirm; we will let you know if a suitable level instructor is not available or your selected availability is full and we will place you on the wait list

Tiny Tots Intake Form:

https://forms.gle/x8VWZABG9vHNnitG6

NOTE: By filling out the intake form, you will automatically be placed on our waitlist in order of submission. A suitable instructor (based on your ability, and mutual schedule availability) will reach out to you at the time an opening is an available. We schedule month-to-month therefor we contact new riders as openings come available. The sooner you conduct an intro lesson, the sooner we are able to get you on the schedule as you have already had a riding assessment. At this time lessons are available for riders aged 6 and up.

You MUST have your signed Oakwood Liability Release AND lesson agreement forms for the introductory lesson. No makeup lessons will be given if you do not have your forms.

Pricing

Private lessons - $55 / 30 minutes
Semi - Private Lessons - $45 / 30 minutes

Tiny Tots Progression Program

At Oakwood Farm, our Tiny Tots program is designed around safety, horsemanship, and thoughtful rider development. Riders advance through clearly defined levels based on participation, readiness, and instructor approval — creating a structured, supportive pathway young riders.

Level I — Barn Buddies
Can follow basic barn rules, name pony parts, lead with help, sit balanced at the walk on leadline.

Level II — Pony Partners
Can groom with minimal help, help tack up, steer at the walk onleadline, and do simple patterns

Level III — Junior Riders
Can tack up independently (with safety check by instructor), ride in the round pen at the walk unassisted, halt, and change directions independently.

Graduation from Tiny Tots = meeting your stated standard: tack up independently and ride in the round pen at the walk unassisted

WHAT YOU NEED:

Required Riding Equipment: Helmet, Riding Boots (tall or paddock boots), Riding Breeches

Helmets are not provided for safety reasons and standards. We want you to ride, but safety is on the forefront! It is recommended to get properly fitted and sized by a professional.
Helmets may be purchased locally or online.
M&M Tack Shop (Raleigh)
Dover Saddlery (Raleigh)
Tractor Supply
Amazon
Online Equine Tack Stores (Dover, StateLine Tack, Chicks Saddlery, Schneiders)
Safety vests and gloves are not required, but recommended.

We have the right to refuse lessons to students with improper equipment and unmounted lessons will be conducted in lieu of lack of proper gear

TINY TOTS PROGRAM INFORMATION

​HOW TO SIGN UP:

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Tiny Tots Intake Form:

https://forms.gle/x8VWZABG9vHNnitG6

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**You MUST have your signed Oakwood Liability Release AND lesson agreement forms for the introductory lesson. No makeup lessons will be given if you do not have your forms.**

TINY TOTS PROGRAM
INFORMATION

HOW TO SIGN UP:

You MUST have your signed Oakwood Liability Release AND lesson agreement forms for the introductory lesson. No makeup lessons will be given if you do not have your forms.