Gale's Equine Factory
Horseheads, NY
Gale's Equine Facility offers riding lessons for all levels and ages, emphasizing horsemanship including grooming, tacking, and horse care. Lessons include safety protocols and riding skills, taught in indoor and outdoor arenas. The facility is licensed with the United States Pony Club and follows the Pony Club way for humane and correct riding.
Duration: 90 min Cancellation: Lessons rarely canceled due to weather; may cancel for extreme cold for young children
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Hours
- Mon-Thu 3pm-8pm
- Sat-Sun until about 5pm
- Closed Fridays
What's included
- Use of horses for lessons
- Instruction in grooming, tacking, riding, and horse care
- Use of indoor and outdoor arenas, cross country jumps, and trails
- Fitting and use of ASTM approved riding helmets
Requirements
- Minimum recommended age 8 years for regular lessons; Tiny Trotters for ages 3-7
- Parental involvement required for children under 16 in ground work
- Weight limit approximately 185 pounds for rider due to horse carrying capacity
- Riders must wear ASTM approved equestrian helmets (provided or bring your own)
- Dress code: T-shirts or well covering shirts, long pants for riding, no flip-flops or sandals
- Good physical health recommended; ability to carry saddle (20-30 pounds)