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Lessons
Group and private lessons are available all week long and are for any age and riding level.
Adaptive Horsemanship
Adaptive Horsemanship is specifically geared to help riders of all ages with many levels of physical, developmental and mental disabilities. Our instructor is PATH Intl. certified with special training and experience to help students.
Tiny Tot
A class meant for horse loving kids. This half an hour lesson is an introduction to the horse world. Students brush and then ride the pony they have been dreaming of.

Hillrise Deemed Essential by NYS ESD


Valued Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc. Clients,

Hillrise has heard of many parents’ struggles with being able to maintain our student’s anxiety, depression and other mental health and physical challenges that have been exasperated by the COVID-19 pandemic social isolation. These feelings are heightened by not having access to the calming, therapeutic outlet that our specially trained horses can provide. In response to this Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc. made a request to New York State Department of Economic Development d/b/a Empire State Development related to COVID 19, for designation as an essential business for purposes of Executive Order 202.6.  

As of April 20, 2020 the E.S.D. has given Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc. the designation as an “Essential Business” based on the therapeutic nature of the Horsemanship Services provided.  This is due to my PATH Int. Certification as a Mental Health Professional.

In result of this Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc. will be resuming a restructured schedule to be consistent with the CDC COVID-19 Guidelines.  If your child has been impacted please let me know about any individual concerns you have so that I can adjust your child’s plan ahead of time to meet their needs.

A set of Hillrise General Guidelines will be posted soon and will need to be maintained to make sure all students, parents and Hillrise staff are kept safe. ​ As you know social distancing is very easy to maintain at our facility but, we may need to adjust scheduled times for now.

Please contact me by text, email or phone as soon as possible for scheduling, we can start as early as Thursday 4/23/2020.

Physical connection with our horses and the outdoors have a way of healing and making us feel better.

​I look forward to seeing you again.

Janet Zimmer, PATH Int.
315-538-8236
jzgifford4@gmail.com
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HILLRISE COVID-19
Safety & Health Plan – Facility Visit Guidelines

Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc. serves many clients, and under the current pandemic situation, is doing so in compliance with New York State and Wayne County issued guidelines and other published regulations. In being designated as essential per Empire State Development approval we recognize that some guidance is essential to fulfill our obligations.
 
Hillrise has reviewed CDC, Federal, State and local government directives to create facility visit guidelines. The temporary guidelines are as followed:
 
General Guidelines
 
  1. COVID-19 symptoms; Fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit/38 degrees Celsius) and cough or shortness of breath.
  2. If you or your child has COVID-19 Symptoms stay home and notify Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc.
  3. If someone in your household has COVID-19 Symptoms please notify Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc.
  4. If someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19 stay home and notify Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc.
 
Facility Visit Guidelines:
 
  1. When your child/rider arrives they will be required to wash their hands at the water spicket behind the trailers, weather permitting, soap will be provided at that location. Hand sanitizer is acceptable, provided by Hillrise.
  2. Child/rider will need to wear a facial covering (face mask, bandana, scarf, ect…).
  3. Parents will need to drop their child/rider off and not enter the barn. Someone will be available to greet your child and provide further instructions.
  4. All equipment will be sanitized before your child’s/rider’s use and after use.
  5. Each student will have their own designated riding and grooming equipment.
  6. After your child’s/rider’s lesson they will be guided outside to your vehicle by the instructor.
  7. Instructor will help all participants maintain social distancing as required.

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Weekend Warrior Horsemanship Program!!!

Hillrise is offering a NEW two-day weekend program for 6-16 year olds.

Get your kids excited to be outdoors, with horses for a weekend. Learn how to take care of your equine partner, while participating in a naturally social distanced sport.

Have your child develop confidence in themselves in a therapeutic setting learning a new skill. Exercising the mind and body away from a school setting!

Programs run Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm.

Sept. 19/20
Sept. 26/27
Oct. 3/4
Oct. 24/25
Nov. 7/8
Nov. 14/15
Dec. 5/6
​Dec. 12/13

Students will get the opportunity to ride daily, learn how to take care of horses, groom, tack and feed.

Call or email us today to sign up!

Please have students bring a snack and water bottle. All students are required to ride in pants and boots.

Holiday Party Success

Thank you to all the families that came out to celebrate an amazing year! It was great to get everyone together for some good food and fun times.

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