- The Smoke Rise Riding Club program is open to residents and non-residents of Smoke Rise.
- The first step is to call Ann Mitchell at 201.981.5980 to make an appointment for an introduction to River Vu Farms and learn about the riding program, and we would hope you make an appointment for a lesson.
- Youngsters with no experience may be able to begin taking lessons as young as age five on one of the River Vu schooling ponies. Horses are available for adults as well.
- Those with no previous experience take, half hour lessons, which cost $50. When the beginner becomes proficient, he or she may take one hour group lessons with two or three other riders of similar ability, which also costs $50. Lesson packages are also available.
- For your first lesson, you need to wear hard-soled shoes or boots with a heel, long pants, preferably jeans, and a riding or bicycle helmet.
- When the thrill of riding convinces you to continue beyond your initial lessons, you are encouraged to join the Smoke Rise Riding Club, which offers substantial benefits for an annual fee of $90 for an individual or $110 for a family.
