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NO SCHOOL MONDAY JAN 16TH
BARN BUDDIES HORSE DAY
Friday Feb 17th - HALF DAY OF SCHOOL!
Pre-registration is required to save your child's spot at Dutchess County's BEST horse program!
Vail Farm and Union Vale Middle School students can take the bus directly to the farm!
Children, with and without, horse experience will spend their day immersed in all things horse & pony! From unmounted lessons on horse care, safe horse handling skill and equine nutrition to grooming, tacking and riding! PERFECT for any horse crazy kid!
It's just like having their own horse/pony!
Please pack your child's lunch, drink, snacks.
Vail Farm dismisses at 11:30, kids can bus directly to the farm.
UVMS dismisses at 10am, kids can bus directly to the barn.
Certified professional instructors encourage your child to follow their passion, safely, for all things equine.
SPECIAL Day Rate - $35 included horseback riding
MUST REGISTER BEFORE JAN 30TH FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATE
(845) 260-0962
All participants MUST complete the online Liability Form, Covid Form and Code of Conduct Form. No printing required.
2023 Winter Clinic Series
Set yourself up for success participating in the 2023 Winter Clinic Series this February 18, March 11 and April 1.
Recreational and Competitive Riders will take home USEFUL skills, tips and techniques to build on their existing horsemanship.
ENGLISH & WESTERN RIDERS WELCOME
10am start time
Improve your riding position and build your confidence.
Advance your skill set.
Get expert answers to your questions.
PLUS your score!
Learn what the judges are looking for & how classes are scored.
Improve your horse's performance with proven techniques.
Showmanship/Halter/Groundwork
How to incorporate patterns and arena exercises to improve your horsemanship and your horse's way of going.
How to maximize obstacles in your training.
Troubleshooting to strengthen your weak spots.
Whether you'll be riding down the trail this year or looking for the championship ribbon, this clinic series is for you.
All participants MUST complete the online Liability Form, Covid Form and Code of Conduct Form. No printing required.
Limited to the first 8 that register.
Early Bird Sign Up Discount (before Feb 14, 2023)
Series sign up $495.00
$199/per participant/per day (includes lunch)
Series sign up $525.00 (Save $72)
Auditors/Spectators - $15.00
*** Don't have your own horse? We have several available for rent.
EQUINE EXPERIENCES - FROM HOOF TO SADDLE - FOR EVERYONE
MORE THAN JUST A HORSE OR PONY RIDE
- Interested in learning more about horses and horsemanship?
- Want to determine if horse ownership is right for you?
- Interested in developing clearer communication with your horse?
- New to horses and not sure where to start?
- Looking for more than just the typical “riding lesson?”
- Have a horse crazy kid?
- Returning adult rider?
- English & Western PLUS ...
We offer a variety of programs that will help you explore horsemanship and expand your skills. confidence, control and communication with your horse. Best of all, you don't even need to own your own horse to get started. KEEP SCROLLING TO GET STARTED!
October - South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
2020 APHA Western National Championships
Vegas was the highlight of the year with Jennifer (the 'J' in JL Performance Horses) and Eddie (Gotta Be A Hotrod) winning blue ribbons from multiple judges in Masters Showmanship, Masters Horsemanship and Masters Trail. Congratulations on finishing in the TOP 5 in the Nation!
October 17–19 at South Point Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
2019 APHA Western National Championships
Bright lights and big moments helped make special memories for us. The APHA Western National Championship drew 1,040 entries (plus 400 NSBA entries) with 240 horses in 13 divisions. When the dust settled, talented competitors, like Jennifer Barbee (the 'J' in JL Performance Horses) rose to the top of the standings to claim a Top 5 win in Masters Trail, Top 10 in Masters Horsemanship and Top 5 in Masters Showmanship with her handsome geldings, 'Gotta Be A Hotrod' (aka Eddie).
CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer!
Saturday, Feb 18, 2023
Horse Clinic with Michael Dunn!
Well-respected and popular horse show judge, trainer and clinician. Get the answers you want and build your confidence and skills.
Mounted & Unmounted.