Horseback Riding

The Horseback Riding Program strives to introduce campers to the fun of working with horses. Our program engages riders by bringing out curiosity, dedication, and empathy while building positive relationships with our horses. Riders learn the details of horsemanship during grooming, riding, and general care. The program is under the direction of Karen Jacobs. Karen has been the Riding Director since Tall Pines opened in 1996.

Horseback Riding is an optional program for campers who have completed 1^st Grade and beyond. All lessons provided are western style with the possibility of trail rides. A brief portion of some lessons may be unmounted in order to teach essential riding skills. Campers will not cantor or gallop and trotting will be at the discretion of the instructor based on the rider’s evaluation.

Program Fees

• $50 per lesson.
• Every effort will be made to make up lessons that were missed due to absence or inclement weather.
• Refunds for lessons will only be given if a lesson cannot be rescheduled.
• No refunds or make-up lessons are provided if a camper decides to skip a lesson.

Lesson Schedules

• Campers will not be scheduled for lessons during instructional swim or lunch.
• Each lesson will be scheduled for the same time each week.
• Campers receive their riding schedule before camp begins via email.

Required Riding Equipment

• Long pants or leggings.
• Boots with a minimum 1-inch heel.
• Tall Pines will provide riding helmets to those campers that do not provide their own.

Warning: Under New Jersey Law, an equestrian area operator is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine animal activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine animal activities, pursuant to P.L. 1977, c. 287, C:5:15-1 Et Seq. A participant shall submit a written report to the operator setting forth the details of any accident or incident as soon as possible, but in no event longer than 180 days from the time of the accident or incident.