Equestrian
Kenny Rides a Horse!
Kenny Mills, the Associate Executive Director of the Lexington Family YMCA, will ride a horse to raise money for the Partners with Youth campaign. (And in case you didn’t know, Kenny is afraid of animals!) The staff at the Lexington Y have teamed together with a goal of $4,000 in donations to the Partners with Youth campaign to see Kenny ride a horse. All donations are welcome and will go toward the campaign.
The level of money we raise will determine Kenny’s riding activity:
$1,000 – $2,000: Pony Ride
$2,001 – $3,000: Half Hour Riding Lesson
$3,001 and up: One Hour trail ride
Any person who donates $300 toward “Kenny Rides a Horse” will be able to join in a trail ride that day!
The event will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Lexington Family YMCA.
Contact jennisteyne@columbiaymca.org or melissalondon@columbiaymca.org for additional information.
Click here to see more about our efforts to get Kenny to ride a horse!
You can donate online NOW by clicking on the “REGISTER NOW” link below!
Mother Daughter Weekend Ride
Spend the day with your daughter(s) having fun with horses. The day will start with ground handling and safety along with a short riding lesson. After that we’ll take a break with a quick snack and head out on the trail for some more riding.
Ages: 7 years and up
Weight limit: 200 lbs
Registration: February 1
Date: March 24
Times: 12 – 2 or 2:30 – 4:30
Cost:
Members: $25 per person
Non-members: $35 per person
Adult Riding Clinic
This three hour clinic is designed to introduce the first time rider on how to work around horses. You will expect to gain experience and knowledge from ground to handling to a mounted lesson. Clinic will focus on position, balance, control and basic riding techniques. The goal of this class is to get a head start if interested in lessons, or just learning the basics for pleasure riding.
Ages: 18 years and up
Weight limit: 200 lbs.
Registration: begins February 1
Date: March 31
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost:
Members: $45
Non-members: $75
Girls Equestrian Overnight Camp Out
Children will experience overnight camping with their friends. Schedule will include fun activities with the horses, riding lessons, evening campfire and horse care. The campers will be divided into groups depending on ability. Campers will be housed in our residential cabins located on site. Evening snack, breakfast and lunch included.
Registration: January 1
Date: February 10 and April 27
Time: Friday 7 p.m. until Saturday 1 p.m.
Fees:
Members: $60
Non-members: $90
Girl Scout Horse Lover’s Badge
Ages: 6 and up
Requirements are covered in a two-hour course to earn their Horse Lover’s Badge. An educational lesson is taught that covers requirements for the Horse Lover’s Badge, then girls will be taken on a 1/2 hour trail ride. For girls younger than 8 years old, pony rides will be given.
Registration: Reservations Monday-Friday
Days: Available Saturday and Sunday
(Minimum of 6 scouts per course required)
Cost:
Members: $20
Non-members: $35
Pony Rides
Ages: Open to all ages
Weight Limit: 200lbs
This is a great activity for birthday parties, corporate events and family reunions. Horses are led around the arena at a walking pace.
Registration: Reservations can be made Monday-Friday
Sessions: Booked in half hour sessions – any size group
Cost:
Members: $50
Non-members: $65
Weekend Trail Rides
Ages: 8 and up
Weight Limit: 200lbs
The trail ride is a one-hour guided trail at a walking pace throughout our 160 acre property. No experience is needed; our trained staff will match each horse to individual riders. This is a great activity for groups of children and adults to enjoy.
Registration: Reservations can be made Monday – Friday
Cost:
Members: $15
Non-members: $25
Private Riding Lessons (Youth and Adult)
Ages: 7 and up
Weight Limit: 200 lbs
Work one-on-one with a riding instructor, learning specific skills and goals. All levels from beginner to advanced in hunter/jumper equitation.
Registration: Contact Melissa London for available times 803.359.3376 ext 17.
Cost:
Members: $25 30-minute lesson, $40 hour lesson
Non-members: $50 30-minute lesson, $60 hour lesson