Bay Blue Farm

Bay Blue Farm
1001 S Trails End Drive
Cottonwood, Arizona 86326

Phone:
928-634-0673

Email:
baybluefarm@hotmail.com

Visitors Welcome
By Appointment Only,
Please

Photos by Lisa Hamilton
Legacy Photography
928-713-0742

Horsemanship: noun
The art, ability, skill or manner of a horseman or handling horses.
The skill of riding and caring for horses, equitation.

Bay Blue Farm is the place to be for expert instruction!

Our Horsemanship Program is lead by one of "America's Top 50 Riding instructors," Jennifer Nicolella.

Jennifer has more than 25 years of teaching experience, and is an ARIA certified (American Riding Instructor Association) instructor in english and western disciplines. Each lesson is individually customized to suit the needs of the rider.

Riding Specialties:

Hunters
Equitation
Western Pleasure

Horsemanship
Recreational Riding-english and western
In-Hand Work (acquire non-riding skills)

FAQ's

- At what age can my child or I begin riding at Bay Blue Farm?
Our horsemanship program is for riders over the age of 5 years. We welcome adult riders returning to the saddle or fulfilling a lifelong dream of learning to ride.

- What level of riders do you teach?
Our Year Round Horsemanship program is for beginner through advanced riders.

- Do I have to own a horse in order to take lessons?
No. Bay Blue Farm has excellent quality lesson horses and ponies trained for teaching. If you do own a horse, you may ride it in your lesson.

- What do I wear for my riding lesson?
ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets are required for ALL students. Long pants and boots with ½" heel are also required. Chaps are optional.

- Where do I get an ASTM/SEI approved helmet?
Olsen's Grain in Clarkdale 649-3900 or you can find them online at most tack stores.

- What is ARIA?
Established in 1984, The American Riding Instructor Association is a program to recognize and certify outstanding teachers of horseback riding who instruct their students in a safe, knowledgeable and professional manner.

Lesson Program

Lessons are one hour in length and begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive a few minutes early(10 minutes) and be prepared to stay at least 15 minutes after your lesson to put your horse and tack away.

Private Lessons are a one on one session with the instructor.
Group Lessons consist of 2 or more students of a similar level.

Rates

All lessons are to be paid in advance

Private Lessons - $55.00 per hour

Group Lessons - $35.00 per hour
(Group lessons are run in 6 weeks blocks or "sessions", for a total of $210.00 per session)

5 year olds - $35.00 - 45 minute private lesson

Scheduling

Lessons are taught Tuesday through Saturday morning.
Summer: Early mornings and early evenings
Fall/Winter: After school or work

Please call for availability.

Attire

1. ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet
( Available at Olsen's Grain in Clarkdale or at most online tack stores )
2. Long pants, breeches or jodphurs
3. Boots with a 1/2'" heel
4. Chaps and half-chaps are optional