Equestrian Services

This page provides information about the services Lynn offers, the prices AND the barn rules (very important!) 

Lynn provides her equestrian services at:

601 Graves Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Lynn's Contact Information

email:  dressagelynn@netscape.net
cell:  (540) 392-8777

Full Care, Board and Training:

Because of a limited number of stalls, all horses must be in training. I do not offer boarding alone at this facility. This option is available on a very limited basis. This program is for the horse and rider who desires complete and full care. This package will include 5 lessons and/or rides per week, feeding, blanketing, and unblanketing, holding for vet/blacksmith (if necessary), and turnout.  This option covers the provision of all normal care of the horses.  Price per month $1550.00

Private Lessons:

Private lessons are available. Lessons are 45 minute private training sessions.  They may be limited in availability; priority will be given to training students due to time constraints.  There are no other services included in this option.  A 24-hour cancellation notice is expected or you will be held financially responsible for the full amount of the lesson.  Price per lesson $80.00

Clinics:

Clinic fees are as follows: $790.00/day which includes 8 sessions, no more than 2 riders per session. Travel fees will vary depending upon the distance. If I drive there is a .40/mile round trip fee. Airfar e for further distances will vary. I am willing to stay in private homes, but will need my own room. Because of a severe cat allergy I cannot stay in a home where there is a cat. Otherwise, a hotel will be fine.

Lesson Policy:

For those of you who are enrolled in a training package, all lessons are 45 minute private training sessions. It is the rider’s responsibility to be warmed up and ready for the lesson at the appointed time. If the horse needs to be lunged, it should be done before the lesson starts, or it will be considered part of the lesson time. If you know you are going to be late for a lesson, you need to call in advance and let me know so I can adjust my schedule if necessary. If you do not contact me, you may need to forfeit your lesson that day. If you have a problem with a lesson time, do not hesitate to advise me, I will be happy to try to accommodate your schedule if at all possible. If you need to cancel and would like me to school your horse in place of the lesson, I need to be notified by 2:00 p.m. the afternoon before so I can adjust my schedule.

Grooming:

If you would like additional services provided in addition to training, (clipping, bathing, mane pulling . . .), you will need to speak with me to make special arrangements for these services. Fees for additional services are listed below.


Service Fees:

Main pull $25.00
Clip (legs, muzzle, ears, face trim) $30.00
Body Clip $75.00
Bath $20.00
Lunging $25.00

Equipment for Horses in Training:

Listed below are some items of equipment I expect every client to provide and keep at the barn. Please mark all of your equipment clearly.

1. Four standing wraps, includes bandages, cottons, and masking tape.
2. Saddle Pads (2 minimium)
3. Whip
4. Rain sheet and cooler
5. Leather halter or break away halter and lead
6. Grooming equipment (brushes, hoof pick, comb)
7. Blankets and/or sheet or fly sheet

Releases:

Anyone entering the barn other than you will need to sign a release. This includes spouses and friends. I will provide an envelope with all proper forms in the tack room. Small children should be kept out of harm’s way at all times.

Arena

In the event of heavy rain, the arena may be closed.  If the Arena Closed sign is posted, there is to be NO riding in the arena until otherwise posted.  Feel free to ride in the fields or on the trai ls as you wish.

Barn Business:

What happens and what is said at the barn is strictly confidential and should not be discussed outside the barn or with others. This includes, but is not limited, to discussing horses, their habits and/or injuries and “gossip.” Please discuss an complaints, grievances, or problems you may have directly with me. I expect everyone to be direct with me as that is the way I operate with my clients. The trainer/client relationship, like any relationship, is a work in progress. This is a very emotional and passionate sport. Any resentment or ill feelings will only complicate training and eventually undermine the relationship. It is in everyone’s best interest to focus upon themselves and not on those around them. It is my goal to maintain a happy atmosphere where people come to relax and enjoy their horses. Sundays are a quite day at the barn. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Hopefully this will answer any questions you may have about services and costs. Dressage is a very time and labor intensive sport, and takes many years to learn. It is my aim to keep the barn to a small and personal level where everyone will have the chance to develop to the best of their ability. It is vital that the trainer/student relationship is clear and honest; like any high intensity sport such as ice skating or gymnastics, YOU GET OUT OF IT WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT!

Full care, Board and training
5 sessions per week/grooming included
$1550.00 per month

Individual lessons
$80.00 (45 minute private session)
$55.00 (30 minute private session)

Semi-private lessons (2 riders)
$50.00 per rider (1 hour session)

$15.00 for trailer in lessons
Lesson horse
$15.00 per 1/2 session
$25.00 for full session

Clinic day fee - $790.00/day/max. sessions 8
Plus travel expenses ie. hotel, mileage, airfare

$30.00 Clipping (muzzle, legs, ears, face trim)
$75.00 Body Clipping

Bathing
$20.00 per time

Longing
$25.00 per time

Hand walking
$15.00 per time

Grooming Fee
$10.00 per time

Late Fee (3 days late)
$30.00