We are so excited that so many of you are returning this summer. Can’t wait to see you.
If you haven’t sent in your registration, we encourage you to do so soon, as some weeks are beginning to reach capacity. You can find all of the details on our Summer Programs page (link above).
Greg Best is returning May 2 – 4, 2016!
Greg Best is known throughout the world for his double silver 1988 Olympic medals and grand prix show jumping. Greg is now sharing his talents with others, coaching at clinics in the United States and New Zealand.
The first session of the day will start at 7:30 am, followed by 9:30 am, noon and then 2:00 pm. Out of respect for the clinician, all riders must be ready and mounted prior to their start time. You will be grouped with 2 others, according to your level. Some riders choose to ride all three days for a tremendous experience. Please note any time limitations. We will try to schedule you on the day requested and will let you know ASAP if a different day is necessary due to grouping by riders’ levels. Clinic runs rain or shine and Greg prefers to be in the outdoor ring.
Each rider can audit for the full clinic. Each ride includes one free auditor for the day of the ride. Auditing is $30 per day.
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due for each registered ride. Please contact us ASAP for more details and to register, as space is very limited.
We just received information from the Northern Berkshire United Way regarding applications for assistance for summer program participation for those students in need. PLEASE NOTE THE QUICK DEADLINE.
United Way Camperships!
Application Deadline: March 18, 2016
NBUW Campership App for Summer 2016 – Link to Application
The Northern Berkshire United Way is pleased to announce the launch of its summer campership assistance for the summer 2016 season!
This program offers financial support to individual campers through sponsoring agencies, not to camping programs. Although there is not specific income guidelines, it is the programs intention to provide a summer camp experience to local youth who would have otherwise be financially excluded. Preference will be given to sites offering a traditional camping environment. Day and specialty camps are also eligible.
Please complete the enclosed application, with your camp registration form and camp budget to:
Northern Berkshire United Way
771 South Church St.
North Adams, Ma. 01247
PLEASE NOTE that while we will try to meet the need for summer camp scholarships, the funding for this program is limited.
The Schedule is available!
2016 HORSE & FARM Programs
With growing interest in riding and showing, we are changing our schedule a bit this summer to meet the needs of our current and returning riders. We offer lessons and leasing year-round. This summer will also include 3 weeks of our HORSE PROGRAM and 4 weeks of our FARM PROGRAM, with optional riding lessons for full day farm program participants.
By offering our Farm Program, students can start at a younger age to learn about the skills farmers AND dedicated equestrians (riders) need to be successful. There are numerous competencies that farming and farm animals teach us. Many of our farm program participants go on to learn to ride with greater confidence and skill due to their summer experiences.
Horse Program Weeks
June 20
July 25
August 22
Farm Program Weeks
July 5* (special schedule)
July 18
August 15
August 29
We hope you can join us!
At Bonnie Lea Farm, children and teens are compassionate, responsible, confident leaders who learn the farm work ethic.
We believe the true farm experience teaches important values and life skills while having fun. The summer experiences at Bonnie Lea Farm allow complete immersion in the care and nurturing of the horses and other animals that depend on us for survival. For over 40 years, kids have grown up at BLF and love to “come home” as often as possible to reconnect. We look forward to your family joining ours.
FLYER AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
BLF Riders, it is time to get in shape and get ready for spring. To help, we have a few opportunities below. Don’t forget to contact Lisa if you want to join extra lessons during the week of vacation. We will be offering a multiple day riding program during the April Vacation week. See you soon!
February Vacation Week Lease Special:
February 13-21
Lease includes 2 group lessons and up to 6 additional rides for the week. Get a jumpstart on your spring riding fitness. Please speak to Lisa about what horses would be a good fit for you. $175
Saturday February 13
9-11am
Horsemanship Clinic – for all ages and abilities
Learn the details of daily care of horses, including information about feed, supplements, hay, water, stall care, horse care and equipment.
Jumping Clinic – riders must be jumping a solid 2’ course.
Lisa would like to hold a jumping clinic. Please speak to her if you are interested so we can find a time that will work best for everyone.
We are working on the 2016 schedule and will be as speedy as we can. We do know that our summer horse show will be on Sunday, July 3.
More details on our summer program and clinics coming soon.
Richard DeMayo
September 10, 1937 – December 9, 2015
Join us for another Hunter Pace. We had so much fun in October that we are holding another Hunter Pace on November 27 (Black Friday). Come ride, don’t shop!
Friday, November 27, 2015
Noon Start
Click link to print entry form: BLF-Hunter-Pace-Entry-Blank-2015
Contact us with any questions. Hope to see you. Happy Thanksgiving!
HUNTER PACE
Friday, October 30, 2015 3:30 Start
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Noon Start
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CLASS – FRIDAY 10/30 AT 5:30 PM
Entry form for Hunter Paces and Costume Class: Hunter-Pace-Entry-Blank-2015
Summer on the Farm has been VERY busy.
Thank you for the incredible interest and participation in our summer youth programs. We have had to close the registrations to keep the size of the groups appropriate for the program and staff.
If you are interested in lessons, we may have some availability on a week day in the late afternoon. Please contact us via the contact page to arrange lessons.