Northern Berkshire’s beloved equestrian center is offering several week-long riding options for the summer of 2025. Come learn from a USHJA Certified Trainer! 

SUMMER 2025 REGISTRATION: online form. 

Limited slots available for each session. We will note when there are less than 3 spots left.

SCHEDULE
JUNE 23-27 (Full Day, Mon- Fri, 8:30-4)  Horsemanship & Showmanship Intensive: Advanced program including clinics by a USEF licensed judge, a veterinarian and a professional braider.  Prior approval needed from Coach Lisa, limited space. Riders allowed to bring their own horse for additional board fee. Must be jumping a full course 2′ or higher at a minimum. No show experience required. $995

 JUNE 30 – JULY 3/4* (Monday-Thursday 9AM-2PM with optional July 4 day/parade) –
(CLOSED – FULL – WAITLIST)
Beginners & Advanced Beginners (not yet jumping a course) In this session, students will ride Monday through Thursday with an optional participation in the parade on the 4th. A great start for beginners and an excellent way for our summer riders to get back in the saddle again. Friday is optional with a town parade. Students in this week will help decorate the float and walk or ride on the hay wagon in the parade. They are welcome to return and have lunch at the farm with the parade crew after we care for any of the farm animals (mini-donkey and goats) and horses that joined us in the parade. All BLF riders and families are welcome to join us for a potluck picnic. Includes daily riding lessons Monday-Thursday. July 4th Parade is optional day. Students help decorate and ride the hay wagon. 5 years and up. $775
(5 students total)

JULY 7-11 (Full Day, Mon-Fri, 9-3) Standard Horse Program: This week will be a typical M-F, 9 to 3:00 PM week with a limited number of riders. This week is for students able to tack up and mount, walk and trot independently at a minimum. Lessons will be split by level. (ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT) 

JULY 14-18 (Full Day, Mon-Fri, 9-3)-Trail Week (CLOSED – FULL – WAITLIST)

JULY 21-25 LEASE WEEK – Participants will have coaching and horse use waived for the 7/27 Bonnie Lea WNEPHA horse show.  

July 28-AUGUST 1 LEASE WEEK 

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Full Day from 9-3 PM (All levels, must be 7 yr and up with stamina).
Tuition:
June 23 Intensive $995 ($300 deposit)
July 1 Beginner/Advanced Beginner Week $775 ($300 deposit)
5 Day Horse Program $895 ($300 deposit)
Lease Weeks $795 ($300 deposit)
Deposit is due at time of registration to hold space.
With limited capacity we are unable to hold spaces without a deposit. Balance due by June 1.

 Leasing may be available.  Must have pre-approval and appropriate match.
Riders must be able to tack up independently and WTC. Supervised leasing is $795 per week with assigned schedules.

This summer includes our HORSE PROGRAM.  With a demand for more showing each year, we are trying to make sure that our summer program schedule and showing schedule are in the best interest of the horses and year round students. If the summer program schedule is not an option, perhaps afternoon lessons will fit your schedule.

TO REGISTER, use this online form. 

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 Bonnie Lea experience teaches important values and life skills while having fun. The summer experiences allow complete immersion in the care and nurturing of the horses 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.

For more details, see  our webpages for
HORSE PROGRAM & LESSONS

REGISTER NOW:
BLF REGISTRATION 2025

BLF Summer Program Tips – Please read.

For returning riders, please contact us if you are interested in afternoon lessons, showing, or leasing,  to get on the schedule. Lease options are already becoming limited. We encourage riders to consider leasing for the spring, summer and fall. The best way to improve your equitation and horsemanship is to ride daily. For those just learning to ride that have not mastered tacking up and the confidence and safety for independent riding, we hope you will join us for half or full day horse program sessions.

Safety is the first priority and students will not be allowed to ride without helmets and proper gear. All students should arrive with their own (properly fitted) helmets. (Please feel free to contact us with questions regarding the purchase of a helmet. Dover Saddlery in Latham NY is able to properly fit helmets. Those who want to show should have a matte black helmet. We may have coupons available so please ask.) Boots with a small heel are required. Students need long pants for riding. No matter gender, long hair must be tied back and no jewelry should be worn. The number of students per session is limited.

If the summer programs won’t work for you, Bonnie Lea Farm also offers regularly scheduled lessons and pony rides by appointment.  

BLF Shows are open to all riders, including beginners. BLF Horse Shows are typically in June and July. Cost is $75 coaching, $75 to $125 horse use (depending on horse), plus entry fees. Ask for our “Showing With BLF” for more details.

We look forward to Showing in 2025. For those interested in PHA shows, multi-day horse show weeks or summer leasing, please speak to Lisa. Larger multi-day shows include Saratoga, GMHA, HITS. The larger shows need advanced planning and registration. 

MULTI-DAY AWAY SHOWS
Multi-Day Shows average $1,750-2,500+ plus food and entry fees.
($1,500-2,000 for those in a full lease or who own your horse.)
Commitment must be made well in advance, ideally May 1. Space is limited.
Deposits will be expected for shows that require stalls, and housing accommodations. We encourage our riders who want to move beyond PHA to attend these shows this year so we can, as a team, look to other larger shows. 

 Visiting the Beautiful Berkshires?

If you are coming from out of town and need a place to stay, consider the following clean accommodations:

The Williams Inn, Williamstown, MA
Berkshire Hills, Williamstown, MA
The Porches, North Adams, MA
Jiminy Peak Resort, Hancock MA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Williamstown, MA
Or visit The Williamstown Chamber for more options and things to do.

There are so many wonderful activities in the Berkshires. It is a vacation area that has something for everyone. Art, theater, dance, music, historical architecture, hiking, biking,  camping, sports camps at Williams College, and much more!