September - October Programs 

2026 

Registration is required for all programs. On-line registration opens August 17th through the Community Pass- Mercer registration site: https://register.communitypass.net/mercer/ . Please read the entire program description, dates, times, and Cancellation/Refund Policy carefully before registration.

Please call 609-730-9059 x 404 for questions and additional information.

Equestrian Series

PONY PARTNER and HORSE PARTNER SERIES - The Pony and Horse Partner Series are for beginners with little or no equine and horseback riding experience. This is a 5 & 6-week progressive educational course that teaches safety, horsemanship skills, equine care, and introductory riding skills. Each class is for one hour, and lessons may be mounted or unmounted. Pony Partners are for kids 5-7 years old, Horse Partners are for kids 8-12 years old. Credits and/or refunds will not be given for cancellations or missed classes.

Pony Partners - 5 Weeks Horse Partners

Dates: September 12, 26, October 3, 10, 17

Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am

Age: 5-7 years old

Class size: 4 participants

Weight Limit: 140lbs. Weigh-in may be required.

Registration Type: On-line through Community Pass

Cost: $200.00 (5 weekly lessons)

Horse Partners – 6 Weeks

Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15

Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

Class size: 4 participants

Weight Limit: 140lbs. Weigh-in may be required.

Registration Type: On-line through Community Pass

Cost: $240.00 (6 weekly lessons)

Tiny Riders Programs - GTR & Storytime, Ages 2-5 Years

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GROOM, TACK, & RIDE (GTR) CLASSES – One of our most popular programs! The class starts with an interactive presentation about the Equestrian Center and horse care. We teach the students how to groom and how to tack up a horse with an English saddle. We then head into the barn for hands-on grooming and tacking of the horses and ponies used for the class followed by a lead pony/horse ride around the riding ring.

Ages: 2-5 years old

Time: 10:00 am

Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14

Cost: $20 per class

Weight limit: 80 lbs.

Class size: 6 children

Registration Type: On-line through Community Pass

STORYTIME - Reading and storytelling with children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships. Storytime starts with our staff reading an age-appropriate storybook to the kids followed by pony rides in our riding ring. Program duration: Approximately 45-60 minutes long. No credits or refunds given for cancellations or missed classes.

Ages: 2-5 years

Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9

Time: 10:00 am

Cost: $12.00

Weight limit: 80 lbs.

Class size: 12 children

Registration Type: On-line through Community Pass

Schedule subject to change

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