Our English riding lessons are based on a balanced seat position leaning more towards dressage. Safety and control are important aspects of the riding programs. Beginner I Classes Students new to our lesson program who have had no formal instruction, or who have taken pony camp, horse camp or Beginner Horsemanship may sign up for […]

Each 90 minute class includes general care, safety, grooming, tacking as well as riding each lesson. Weight limit 160 pounds. Maximum 6 students. Summer 2014 Sunday 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 1. June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20 2. July 27, Aug 10, 17, 24, 31 One Day Class Friday 1:00 pm – 3:00 […]

The Therapeutic Riding Program (TRP) at Rocky River Stables has been providing equine assisted activities for individuals with disabilities since 1988. Operating throughout the year, Tuesday nights at Rocky River stables we provide weekly therapeutic activities to children and adults with a variety of disabilities. Some of the disabilities include amputations, autism, cerebral palsy, downs […]

Group tours for up to 20 individuals for ages pre-school through senior citizens. Learn about care and feeding, and meet some of the horses and ponies that live at Rocky River Stables. For reservations call 216-267-2525.

A partnership between Cleveland Metroparks and Ohio State University Extension 4-H. Youth Outdoors offers urban youth the opportunity to participate in outdoor adventure programs. Children must be City of Cleveland residents and become involved through the City of Cleveland recreation center and other Cleveland based organizations. The Youth Outdoors Horseback Riding Program is a 4 […]

This program is two hours long. One hour is spent in the arena in a beginning riding lesson. A second hour is spent touring the barn and learning basic horse care. Children must be at least 8 years old and under 160 lbs. Limit of 12 children at Rocky River Stables. There is a minimum […]

Students will learn the basics of horse care, tack cleaning, and barn safety in addition to a daily riding lesson. They are offered primarily during the summer months.   Monday through Friday 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1.  June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13               Instructor – Sarah 2. […]

Campers learn general care and safety rules used in working around the ponies and in the barn. Each camper, with the aid of an assistant, helps clean their ponies before riding. Maximum 6 students. Five-week Session Spring 2014 Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Instructor – Julie Mackin May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 14 […]