Manitou Farm

Manitou Farm This riding school teaches foundational skills in horsemanship and riding. No pony rides or rentals.

40 years later. What a treat!! The United States Pony Clubs Inc., (USPC) Official Page
07/17/2024

40 years later. What a treat!! The United States Pony Clubs Inc., (USPC) Official Page

04/25/2024

Spring session of riding lessons are starting this Saturday at 10am. Call Karl at 845-737-7556 for details and to reserve your spot.

Manitou Farm’s miniature horse named Mini Mouse (aka Girl Ponig) was being taken care of by a young equestrian on this g...
11/24/2023

Manitou Farm’s miniature horse named Mini Mouse (aka Girl Ponig) was being taken care of by a young equestrian on this glorious Fall day. She learned how to properly halter, tie up with the quick release knot, saddle and bridle her new favorite horse. Grooming is always fun but picking hooves is a new acquired skill. Leading and riding was fun and included navigating the cones in serpentines, gait changes, sitting and two-point trotting. She did excellently and loved her experience today.

Saturdays mean spending time with four-legged friends. And two-lagged friends too.
11/13/2023

Saturdays mean spending time with four-legged friends. And two-lagged friends too.

Cool weather and warm ponies. What could be better? Group grooming, serpentines, cavaletti, and lunging lesson with brot...
11/12/2023

Cool weather and warm ponies. What could be better? Group grooming, serpentines, cavaletti, and lunging lesson with brothers as the teachers today. Thank you Saunders Farm for sharing your beautiful grounds!

11/12/2023
Pumpkin decorations become food for some. Games included Dunking for Apples, Orange in Spoon Relay, and Ring Toss. What...
10/29/2023

Pumpkin decorations become food for some. Games included Dunking for Apples, Orange in Spoon Relay, and Ring Toss. What a day for such fun and smiles!

Halloween on Horseback 2023 at Saunders Farm in Garrison NY! Trick or Treat at a few homes for a quick trail/road ride. ...
10/29/2023

Halloween on Horseback 2023 at Saunders Farm in Garrison NY! Trick or Treat at a few homes for a quick trail/road ride. A beautiful Fall day for a fun experience. Games to follow.

Rain rain go away, but we still rode this Saturday. Lesson included learning where the Dressage letters were located, ri...
10/15/2023

Rain rain go away, but we still rode this Saturday. Lesson included learning where the Dressage letters were located, riding diagonals to change direction, 10 meter circles, and sit trot. Soaked through and cold, yet smiles and fun ruled the day.

Leona Dushin’s daughter continues her quest to be with fellow students, friends, and to help in teaching others in The M...
10/07/2023

Leona Dushin’s daughter continues her quest to be with fellow students, friends, and to help in teaching others in The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork.

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56 South Mountain Pass
Garrison, NY
10524

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Inspiring Riders to Be Their Best

It is every riding instructor's purpose to instill an appreciation for, and understanding of the horse: physically and psychologically. A knowledge of form, function and progressive development of the horse's natural ability to perform to its utmost capability is the aim of the informed horseman.

All aspects of the animal's growth need fostering. To this end, my methods of training and care follow as closely as possible the natural inclinations of horse and rider. This includes herd (team) cooperation, playfulness (games), competition (shows) and travel (trail rides).

Close cooperation between man and animal leads to trust, friendship and healthy dependency. This union, once realized, is of the highest of attainments and can carry over to productive relationships in a child's future life.

I am honored to have taught horsemanship and riding to so many young children and teenagers throughout most of my life, since 1955. The comments I receive on Facebook are incredibly humbling and delightful as I learn how I’ve impacted so many people’s lives. Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you at Manitou Farm!