Angelica Run Farm, Inc.
Offers two
Innovative riding programs
The “Pony Pool”
The "Advanced Rider Program"
703-938-8969
Horses
The "Pony Pool" is comprised of a group of horses and ponies at our facilities that are collectively available for you to lease. Leasing time is based on your individual riding level, experience, interest and size. The pool has a wide variety of experience levels and temperaments that will meet most riding level needs.
We have elderly welsh ponies perfect for children from 4 to 11, some being former A rated show champions. These lovely ponies have very gentle ground manners for teaching basics to children. Just as popular with adolescent and adults are some of our well trained quarter horses and crosses. These steady mounts will enable instructors to rapidly teach you the finer skills of English riding due to their good nature and willing spirits. Additionally, we have horses that appeal to more experienced riders with considerable show, event or dressage experience.
Riders
Riders can be almost any age as long as they have the interest to learn to care for horses and ponies in a quality, safe manner.
Our riders or their parents sign a 7 month lease agreement to pay a partial board on the Pony Pool horses. This enables our stable to house, feed, hay, shoe, clip, blanket, bed, and pay the salaries of the stable workers that actually care for these horses. No one rides without the 7 month agreement to lease in the pony pool.
This contract contains a release encompassing the Virginia Equine Liability Act of 1991, which clearly states that horses have a propensity to act in unpredictable way and manner on any surface, and that riding and being around horses and mules is a very dangerous activity that may lead to serious injury or even death.
Facilities
Angelica Run Farm was founded in 1975. Angelica Run has 2 large outdoor sand rings, both are lighted for evening riding. One ring is a jumping ring and the other is a dressage ring. In addition, we offer a 64' round pen for beginner riders just learning to control horses. Its 35 acres adjoin the Washington/Old Dominion Bike and Horse path. Our boarders and experienced pony poolers ride out on the path and frequent the nearby Clarks Crossing horse park.
Requirements
All riders in the Pony Pool are required to take one riding lesson per week from an insured riding instructor. These lessons are position and safely focused. The goal is for people to progress in this hobby so they will enjoy and enhance the sport. Instructors are independent contractors, and paid separately by you.
Pony Pool Rates (2010)
One time per week in a lesson $220 per month
Twice per week (once in a lesson + 1 practice ride) $285 per month
Three times per week (once in lesson + 2 practice rides) $320 per month
One time per week, 2 riders $300 per month
Fall and Spring Maintenance Fee $ 100 bi-annual
******Introduction to Riding Session******
The Pony Pool offers a two month session for those riders new to the sport. Riders can sign up for this two month session and gain experience around horses and in the saddle to determine if it is something they will enjoy. After the two month introductory period, riders who wish to continue will be asked to sign a standard seven month commitment.
Use of Horses
Missed rides cannot be made up. There is no Prorating of Pony Pool Fee's.
Horses may not be jumped unless in a riding lesson.
Horses may not be trail ridden unless accompanied by a guide.
Friends of Pony Poolers are not eligible to ride, it is prohibited by insurance.
Riders wanting to ride twice per week need permission from instructor based on technique and safely. Approved hard hats must be worn at all times while mounted by Pony Poolers.
Equipment
Saddles and Bridles are provided. It is permissible to use your own saddle providing it properly fits the horse. Boots with heels and ASTM Approved hard hats are required.
Riders need to get their own grooming brushes, picks and towels. Riders are responsible to care for the tack by cleaning it and conditioning it after each use.
Scheduling
Riding Instructors and Stable Management will schedule riders based on availability of suitable mounts.
Scheduled rides cannot be made up.
**********New for 2010**********
Advanced Rider Program
The Advanced Rider Program (ARP) is a leasing program specifically designed to offer *Advanced Riders the opportunity to lease from a pool of higher trained horses with experience in different disciplines. The Advanced Rider Program (ARP) allows unstructured riding time without an instructor present. Instruction is not a requirement in the Advanced Rider Program (ARP) although it is available. ARP members may go on trails with others or ride in rings or on the property as they wish twice per week. A seven month lease agreement applies to horses in the Advanced Rider Program (ARP).
*Advanced Riders are considered to be proficient at the walk, trot, and canter. Advanced Riders have come from a variety of equine backgrounds such as US Pony Club C2+, Dressage, Fox Hunting, Showing, Intercollegiate Competitions, Eventing, Pleasure Riding or former horse owners. There is an assumed higher level of stable management knowledge, ability to tack up and care for horses and equipment properly.
Riders interested in joining the Advanced Rider Program (ARP) are required to pay an evaluation fee and ride for an hour to determine the suitability of horses to rider.
Advanced Rider Program (ARP) evaluation ride $45
Advanced Rider Program (ARP) lease per month (2 rides per week) $200
Advanced Rider Program (ARP) Spring/Fall maintenance fee $100
Boarding Rate
Full care boarding is available with herd turnout.
Year round full care $650 per month
Temporary/short term $750 per month