EQUESTRIAN INSTITUTE
The Garrison Forest Equestrian Institute is designed to give competitive riders the opportunity to advance their skills, expand their horsemanship knowledge and compete at a high level while enjoying the benefits and camaraderie of riding in a school program. Participation in the Equestrian Institute will combine an in-depth equestrian program with a full Garrison Forest academic curriculum uniquely customized for top riders. Students in grades 6-12 are eligible for this rigorous and personalized program that prepares girls to rise to the academic and athletic challenge of being student-riders at Garrison Forest and in college.
THE FULL PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Board of horse/pony
- Training ride
- Three private or semi-private lessons each week during the school day
- Program manager to handle daily horse care, scheduling, travel arrangements and registration
- Daycare and coaching fees for one rated show per month, discounted daycare/coaching for additional shows each month
- Minimum of one rated show/month
- Two to three weeks of a winter circuit
- Mandatory field trips and speakers
- Excused absences for horse shows
- Approved tutors allowed
$2,000/month
* Must own or lease a horse. Fee does not include lodging, entry fees and travel expenses (local shows not included).
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES:
- Students must sign a code of conduct (academic and attendance requirements must be met)
- 24-hour advance notice must be given for cancellations/rescheduling of lessons
- Option to work off additional daycare and coaching at shows on a first come first serve basis
- School year long commitment with option to extend through the summer