Shady Dell Stables

Our lesson program is designed to teach balanced & centered riding to enhance confidence and skills, while achieving an exciting mix of work and pleasure along the way. For beginning students, the program starts with work at a walk. Students learn to relax and feel how the horse is moving and use their "seat" to signal the horse to move faster and slower, and to stop. At the trot, students will learn to sit a trot, learn to feel the horse's foot fall, learn correct diagonals, collection, and to post, with and without stirrups. When students are ready to canter, they learn more collection, to identify the correct lead, and to find their seated balancing position. It is at this point that the foundation for proper equitation is in place.

Once achieved, and for more intermediate students, the foundation is perfected through various disciplines where skill and technique are further advanced, such as:

You will not find more dedicated instructors than the team at Shady Dell Stables. To learn more about our instructors, visit Our Riding Instructors page, you can also find contact information, or email our instructors directly from the "Contact Us" tab of our website.

Following are the prices for our most common programs and regular pricing is displayed.  Please feel free to call Kim at 717-739-5154 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to discuss your needs, visit the farm,or schedule your lessons.