Lessons at Talbot Run

Our lesson schedule is updated frequently, so please contact us to inquire about days and times to ride. With 9 instructors and 25+ lesson horses, we're able to offer lessons 7 days a week from morning until night. 

All regular lessons are 45 minutes. We ask that our riders arrive 15-30 minutes prior to their lesson start time in order to groom and tack their horse (once they're able) and plan to stay after their lesson to help care for their horse, put equipment away, and clean up. You should plan to spend close to 2 hours at the barn. 

8-Week Session "Early Bird Sign-Up": $325

8-Week Session: $360

Single Group Lesson: $50

4-Week Session: $240 ($60 ea)

Single Private Lesson: $65

Our instructors tailor each lesson plan specifically to the riders in their group. Lessons will focus on safety, skill building, and progress. Occasionally instructors will incorporate trail rides, mounted games, horsemanship, unmounted skills, and other fun activities. 

To qualify for a makeup lesson you must cancel at least 24 hours prior to your lesson start time and your makeup must be used within the current session. We are not able to apply unused lessons from a previous session as credit in a new session.  There are no refunds for unused lessons.  We will do our best to accommodate your schedule needs.

Since we have an indoor arena we rarely need to cancel lessons except in extreme heat, bad storms, or ice and snow. If we cancel we will let you know in advance and you will be eligible for a makeup lesson. If the weather looks bad and you are unsure, please call us to check.

Parents please monitor your children. All kids under 12 should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Horses can be unpredictable and dangerous. Running, loud noises, or even an umbrella can cause an accident. Children should not be allowed to wander around the property unaccompanied. And please leave your dogs at home. 

Come and enjoy friendship and horses at Talbot Run Equestrian Center Summer Day Camp in

Mount Airy, MD. Learn to ride or improve your riding skills in a safe and relaxed setting dedicated to teaching balanced seat riding and horsemanship. In addition to two riding lessons daily,campers will learn to groom, tack and take care of their horses. A variety of fun unmounted lessons will be offered including horse anatomy, breeds, tack care and outdoor activities. All campers will have an opportunity to trail ride weather permitting. Lessons for our more advanced students will include instruction in dressage and jumping. At the end of the week, the campers will have an opportunity to share what they have learned in a presentation to their friends and family. We are fully certified by the Maryland Department of Health.

We are excited to kick off the Early Bird discounted enrollment period for our 20th year of riding camp here at Talbot Run – January 12-February 15.  Many weeks  fill up quickly, so be sure to grab the dates you are interested in  before the camp is filled.  Last year camp was full at the end of  February.

Week 1 June 17-19 Mini Three Day Regular Camp/Dressage Boot Camp (FULL)

Week 2 June 24-28 Regular Camp/Just Jump Camp (FULL)

Week 3 July 8-12 Regular Camp (FULL)

Week 4 July 22-26 Regular Camp (FULL)

Week 5 July 29-August 2 Regular Camp/Eventing Camp (FULL)

Week 6 August 12-16 Regular Camp/Just Jump Camp (FULL)

Week 7 August 19-23 Regular Camp/Musical Extravaganza for all (FULL)

This  year we will have 7 weeks of camp (one three day session in June) and  specialty camps in Dressage, Jumping and Eventing. We will also have our popular Musical Camp at the end of the summer.  All weeks will have a  regular camp component and be available to all levels of riders.  In every camp, our more advanced groups will have instruction in both jumping and dressage. For a schedule and application - click the blue sign up button.

Specialty Camps:

June 17-19 – Dressage Boot Camp –  This camp will focus on introducing and prepping our riders for  Dressage Competition.  This is perfect for those wishing to learn more  about dressage as well as those riders who are interested or who are  competing on our IEA Dressage Team or heading to USPC Championships. We  will also work on musical freestyles for those who are interested.  June  20-23 we will be attending the Youth Dressage Festival in Rosemont,  VA.   Dressage Boot Camp participants are encouraged to sign up for this  team competition on a space available basis.   Instruction will be  differentiated by level and experience. 

June 24-28 – Just Jump Camp –  This camp will focus on the nuts and bolts of Show Jumping.  In  addition to jumping lessons each day, riders will participate in a  variety of unmounted activities to learn more about the mechanics of  jumping, equitation and different jumping disciplines.  All riders must  be able to jump an 18 inch course mostly at the canter.   We will end  the week with a Jumper Show.  Instruction will be differentiated by  level and experience.  Participants will be encouraged to sign up for  our Equitation Show at TREC in July.

August 12-16 – Eventing Camp –  This camp will provide instruction in the three phases of eventing –  dressage, show jumping and cross country.  Riders will learn more about  eventing scoring and mechanics, conditioning horses for competition and  the Vet box.   We will compete in a mini event at the end of the week.  In order to ride in the cross-country portion, riders must be able to  ride safely outside the ring and jump small solid jumps in the  field.  An instructor’s approval is required.  Instruction will be  differentiated by level and experience.

August 19-23 – Musical Extravaganza Camp (all levels) – This is an annual event and very popular – we have many campers come back year after year. During  this camp riders will choreograph a group ride to music, create  costumes and perform at the end of the week. All levels of riders are  encouraged to attend. Campers will also participate in all the regular  camp activities as well.

All  camps will include multiple levels of instruction in both jumping and  dressage.  We will try to trail ride at least once each week – weather and staffing permitting.  Camp hours are 9 am. to 3 pm. 

To  Register – Click the Blue Sign Up Button. Email/snail mail or drop off a completed application and  your deposit/payment.  All checks are made out to Talbot Run.  Payments  can also be made via VENMO - @Talbotrun.

Please feel free to share with any interested friends outside our barn community.

We are looking forward to a great summer with our campers, our staff, and the horses!

Cost: $450 for first week for full day camp. 

$430/session for additional weeks for siblings or individuals in multiple sessions.

Early Bird Payment - $405 per week – may not be used in conjunction with multiple week or

sibling discount. (3-Day Mini-Camp in June: $270/Early-Bird $250.)

IN order to receive the Early Bird discount, camp sessions must be paid IN FULL by Feb.15. You may sign up for multiple weeks at the Early Bird discount

price. Otherwise, a non-refundable $150 deposit per session is due with the application if you do not wish to take advantage of the Early Bird price. Balance is due the first day of the session but may be paid at any time prior.

Feel free to visit us at Talbot Run if you would like to check us out in person.