Far West Farms

Far West Farms offers Summer Camp, Horsemanship Classes, Tack Classes, and Riding School Lessons. Summer Camp includes riding, horsemanship activities, lunch, game and craft time, Adopt-A-Horse, and afternoon field trips. Horsemanship Classes include horsemanship lessons and guest speakers, hands-on horsemanship skills, and Adopt-A-Horse, and Tack Classes cover horse handling and tack basics.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 8-13 · Select weeks in June & July, 8:45 AM - 2:30 PM · New riders are welcome, but must complete an evaluation lesson prior to attending camp. Campers do riding, horsemanship activities, lunch, game/craft time, Adopt-A-Horse, and afternoon field trips.
• Horsemanship Classes — 8 & Up · Two Saturdays per month, September-May, 12-2:30 · Includes horsemanship lessons and guest speakers, hands-on horsemanship skills, and Adopt-a-Horse. Riding lessons are not included.
• Tack Classes — 5 & Up · Select Saturdays, 11:00 AM until noon · One-hour course on horse handling and tack basics. Riding lessons are not included.
• Riding School Lessons — All new riders must submit the Rider Information & Agreements Form and book an evaluation lesson for the initial riding experience.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Tuesday - Sunday (closed on Mondays)

About the provider

Far West Farms is family owned and run since 1971. Janet Harlow is the Camp Director. The mission statement is: "Excellence taught in a caring environment."

For all new FWF riders, an evaluation lesson is required before booking lessons. Groups are organized by rider's ability and age. New riders must complete an evaluation lesson prior to attending camp. Tack classes and horsemanship classes do not include riding lessons.

Last updated October 4, 2026.