Canter Down Farms Riding Lessons and Summer Camps

Canter Down Farms Riding Lessons and Summer Camps offers Hunter Jumper/Equitation riding lessons, summer camps, boarding, and CDF Horse Shows. The program also includes a CDF Horse Show series and a new Hunter Series at Silver Sands Bridle Club.

• Schedule: Open 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Owner and trainer Karen Knies has been riding horses for over 40 years. She started her junior year in Palm Beach as a working student and trained at a variety of places, including show barns and race tracks. Over the years, she also trained in western disciplines, 4-H, and Pony Club events. In 1995, she established Canter Down Farms (CDF). Her stated mission is to instill the education and love of riding into every CDF rider so they can confidently enjoy the equestrian sport to its fullest.

The program notes 2025 CDF Horse Show series year-end winners and 2025 CDF Year End Winners. It also states that it is a proud supporter of EZ Ice, and describes EZ ICE Hoof Packs and Hoof Combo Boots as having double layers of ice cells to cool the hoof longer and relieve pain and heat swelling.

Last updated February 12, 2026.