While some people spend their whole lives enjoying riding as a recreational activity, many decide to become more serious and progress to higher levels. Some riders know right from the start that they want to take the sport to a higher lever.

At Kennedy Farms, we consider a recreational rider to be one who enjoys spending time around horses and rides in lessons once or twice a week. Kennedy Farms provides these riders with a program that allows them to have fun and learn basic safe and correct practices on the ground and in the saddle.

Many people ride as a social or athletic activity or as part of a physical fitness program. This student will own or lease a horse or pony. He/she will be at the barn 4-6 days week improving their skills. Most of these riders, while dedicated, are limited in the amount of time they can spend and the number of shows they can participate in. Training and lesson strategies target success in 5-15 shows annually, with goals focused on local or regional recognition.

A serious equestrian is distinguished from the others by attitude and commitment level to the sport. Even someone new to riding can select this path. These competitors own or lease multiple horses or ponies and understand the value showing as often as possible. They are seriously committed to the equestrian lifestyle, riding several times a day and setting goals to achieve national and international recognition.