Riding Lessons at Good Pickin’
Good Pickin’ Farm offers Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate horseback riding lessons given by Massachusetts Licensed Riding Instructors. Students will learn about horsemanship, grooming and tacking, and, of course riding.
We share our love of horses, our love of learning and the excitement of being on horseback to students of all ages and levels. We are not a show barn or a competitive barn. Our approach is to meet our students where they are - we are all about having fun, and guiding our students to develop confidence, responsibility and foster a love of horses.
Pony Camp “Olympics”!
Lesson Inquiry
Please fill out the form above of page if you’re interested in lessons!
We operate on a session-to-session basis. We are committed to the health and happiness of our horses - certain days are the horses “rest days” to frolic with their friends in their paddocks!
Welcome to Our Riding Program at Good Pickin’ Farm!
Whether you're just starting out or have years of riding experience, we provide a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for everyone to learn and thrive. Our lessons emphasize:
Horsemanship
Confidence-building
Fostering a deep connection with our horses—both in and out of the saddle.
On rainy days, or as determined by the instructor, lessons will be held in the barn, concentrating on:
Horse care
Groundwork
Barn safety
We aim to ensure that all our riders become well-rounded horse enthusiasts!
Children’s Riding Lessons
Available:
Summer Session
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday: 8am - 8:45am & 1pm - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 12pm
Fall Session
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday: 9am -5pm
Adult Riding Lessons
Available:
There are additional time slots available for adults. Please fill out the inquiry form above, and a member of our team will contact you shortly.
Horsemanship (Unmounted) Lessons
Riding is merely one aspect of the equestrian journey! We also provide horsemanship lessons, where students explore horse care, handling, and groundwork. Gaining insights into horse behavior and developing a partnership with your horse serves as a fantastic introduction to the equine world. Riding can sometimes induce anxiety; however, understanding your horse from the ground up fosters self-confidence and mindfulness. Once riders have mastered these foundational skills, the next step is to transition to mounted lessons.
Getting Started: Evaluations & Placement
Before enrolling in one of our programs, every new student begins with a 30-minute evaluation lesson.
This process allows us to:
✔️ Evaluate the student’s riding level
✔️ Assign them to the appropriate group
✔️ Ensure your child feels comfortable and enthusiastic about riding!
Please complete the inquiry form at the top of the page to get started.
Helmet Policy & Safety
Safety first! All riders must have their own properly fitted riding helmet. If you’re just starting out, we’re happy to provide a loaner helmet until you get your own. This is a required safety policy for all students.
Meet our lesson horses!
Greda
Clyde
Molly
What People Are Saying
“Good Pickin’ Farm is an amazing place! I first started out going there for a summer camp and loved the environment. I started taking lessons and next thing I knew I was also volunteering with barn chores. I also lease a horse there. Everyone at Good Pickin’ Farm is wonderful, they are all so kind and helpful. The horses are amazing and well behaved and very well taken care of. If you are thinking of going to Good Pickin’ Farm you will love it .”
— SB (current student, age 12)
“I love that I get to spend time with the horses! Cara is such a good instructor - she does a lot of fun things with us and she’s really nice. I love the ponies at the barn - Greda is my favorite, but I ride Simba for my lessons.
— RC (current student, age 7)
