Riding Academy Instructor - contact Gry @ 707/373-6268 or windfallfarminc.com

Windfall Farm Academy (WFA) provides riding instruction in a fun and professional environment. Regardless of your background or past experience, our aim is to cultivate a life long passion and knowledge of horses in every student.

Students will learn how to groom their own school horse and clean their tack regularly; as well as general ground skills with the horses, riding theory and overall horsemanship. Instruction will be offered in a fun atmosphere that will emphasize structure and discipline. Students will be challenged to excel and be rewarded for their hard work.

WFA offers lessons on experienced school horses for the beginner and intermediate rider. Our goal is to provide a solid foundation for riders of all abilities. Several options are available to cater to your schedule and preference — from private and group lessons. Our program is designed to encourage teamwork, mutual respect, responsibility, and trust between horse and rider.

Recommended Riding Attire

A helmet is required every time a rider gets on the horse. If you have your own, please bring it, if not we have helmets for students to borrow or call and we can refer you to a place to purchase one. We prefer ASTM approved helmets. Bicycle helmets and other types may not withstand the impact of a fall.

Boots with at least a 1” heel are also preferred. Please do not bring tennis shoes or sandals if you plan on riding. Again if you don’t have boots with a heel, we can help you find a place to get a pair.

Riding pants, also called breeches (they are stretchy with leather knee patches), or jeans are suggested for riding. Nothing too baggy or loose would be preferred.

Our last suggestion is please no loose jewelry, such as long earrings, bracelets or necklaces.