Over The Moon Eventing & Riding School

Over The Moon Eventing & Riding School offers private riding lessons, partial horse leases, holiday riding camps, and horse shows. Riders can also take part in cross country schooling, beachside rides, and birthday parties that feature Frodo the pony. The program hosts parties and events both at its own venue and at client locations.

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Holiday riding camps run Monday–Friday during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Summer breaks; private riding lessons are one-hour sessions
• Price: Partial lease options: 1 ride per week $150/month; 2 rides per week $250/month; 3 rides per week $350/month. 1-hour lesson $80. 1 time per week $150. 2 times per week $250. 3 times per week $350.

Over the Moon Eventing and Riding School offers private lessons with over 50 years of combined instructor experience. Holiday riding camps include riding lessons, horsemanship activities, and cross-country schooling. The facility is described as a charming, well-run program where horses’ paddocks are cleaned out regularly.

The program is led by owner and founder Pam Ashford and head instructor and trainer Danielle Shawhan. Over the Moon Eventing has a legacy of equestrian excellence that spans over five decades, and Pam brings over 50 years of experience in riding and training. Pam began in the hunter/jumper world before transitioning to 3-day eventing and dressage and has learned from Olympic gold medalists, Grand Prix dressage riders, and world champions. Danielle has a lifelong love for riding, has cultivated her skills alongside Grand Prix dressage riders and accomplished pony club instructors, and rides both school horses and her own eventing horses.

Over the Moon Eventing and Riding School states that it is committed to providing a secure and nurturing environment for riders and horses, tailoring the riding experience to unique needs, and supporting each student’s equestrian journey toward becoming the best rider they can be. The program notes a focus on safety with industry-standard safety protocols and regular safety assessments, and all riders are required to wear helmets while mounted, with properly fitted helmets provided. Appropriate equestrian attire is strongly recommended, including close-toed shoes with a low heel and comfortable riding pants, and the horses are described as well-loved and well-trained.

Testimonials from parents and riders describe students gaining confidence under Pam’s kind, positive teaching style, enjoying drill team with Danielle, and participating in shows, cross country rides, and beach days that Pam organized. Families report that Pam is reliable, approachable, and helpful, that she accommodates special needs such as special diets for horses, and that her husband Gary is personable and skilled at fixing things and helping out. Several long-term participants describe the program as a major part of their lives and express gratitude for the experiences and memories their children have had there.

Last updated March 27, 2026.