PROGRAMS
All our programs are geared toward educating the public on the reality and responsibility of horse ownership, and to help our community make better choices for America's at risk horses.
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Education with our Spokes Ponies
Education
Army, Navy and Pixie are the community Spokes-Ponies at Rising Starr. They spreads the word and educate all ages on the reality and responsibility of horse ownership and how you can give America's at risk horses a second chance. They are available at your venue, or you can come out to the farm. ( No riding, this is strictly education) Contact the Team at (203)762-6046 or (203) 257-8345 or via email at
Risingstarr100@gmail.com for more information
VOLUNTEER EDUCATION
Making a Difference
Volunteers are vital to RSHR. We need a wide variety of helpers at the rescue of all ages.
Volunteer opportunities include care of the horses and farm to reading to some of our shy or traumatized horses. We have something for everyone. Don't worry we will teach you! Riding is not a volunteer activity.
Contact us for more information.
Join the team!
VETERAN OUTREACH
Giving back to the men and women that protect America
Through our community outreach, we offer all our regular programs to veterans and their immediate family at no cost to them. A riding lesson or a trail ride is a very relaxing and beautiful way to spend a day. Having a life coaching session or yoga with horses can change your outlook on life. RSHR wants to share the compassion horses have for humans. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with this program.
Life Coaching
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Jenn T Peterson is a Certified Equus Coach trained by the Koelle Institute for Equus Coaching and a Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher with 15+ years as a senior executive in advertising. Through her powerful combination of personal and business development skills, clients are achieving their goals of calming their anxiety, finding love, having healthier relationships and thriving in their careers and businesses.
Jenn’s coaching draws on the intuitive nature of horses. You'll receive immediate biofeedback from the horse. The horse intuitively is able to uncover what needs to heal and shine a light on your strengths. Jenn’s method helps you calm down, gain clarity, increase confidence, find courage, self-trust, self-love, and self-worth.
When you’re not sure how to identify what is holding you back in your life or your business, let Jenn show you how with the assistance of the horse.
To find out more or to schedule a consultation call, reach out to Jenn at hello@jenntpeterson.com.
LESSONS
Public and volunteer education
MOUNTED AND GROUND LESSONS
2023/2024
Mounted and unmounted lessons
Learn to ride and care for the horse you ride. We offer year round lessons. Learn to work on the ground safely with your horse.
***All lessons will be invoiced, do not pay using "Donate Now" button, *****
Summer Day Programs
12 yrs and under
Summer fills up FAST! Complete registration form, scan, and email back to RSHR, and we will send you an invoice. No spot is reserved until we RECEIVE your deposit.
(Five(5) year old 3 hour program, please call for availability $500.00)
Students will be dropped off and picked up in the front parking lot. Please wait for a counselor to greet you. We are only accepting 15 students each week.
Summer Riding Program for beginners and younger riders. Ages 6 to 12 (for older students, adults or advanced riders please ask about our weekly independent riding program)
Our Summer Riding Program runs the following weeks Monday thru Friday: 9am to 1pm ($575),
9am to 3pm ($775).
Now accepting 2024 registration
June 17 - June 21
June 24 - June 28
July 1 to July 5 ( Closed July 4 , 4 days) $620.
July 15 - July 19
July 22 - July 26
July 29 - Aug 2
Aug 5 - Aug 9
Aug 12 - Aug 16
Aug 19 - Aug 23
We are very limited in space. No spot will be held without full registration and deposit. .
You will get a invoice by email.
When time and weather allow, students will ride bareback and/or extra afternoon riding 1pm to 3pm.
A typical day of fun and riding includes:
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Grooming
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Riding Instruction 1 to 1.5 hours
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Natural Horsemanship
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Feeding and care
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First Aid
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Barn Care
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Tacking up
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Equine Yoga
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Hiking
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Responsibility of horse ownership
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Mounted fun time
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Trail ride in addition to lessons (always with instructors)
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Crafts
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Games mounted and unmounted
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Classroom time
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Clinics with a vet and blacksmith
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Loading trailer and riding demonstrations
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Team Building
Small groups - no more than five students
Two riding instructors are in the ring with all beginner groups.
All riders get one-on-one mounted time everyday.
At the end of each week, we have a horse showoff day for family and friends where everyone leaves with a feeling of accomplishment. This is a great opportunity for the children to show friends and family what they have learned.
** Please bring a bag lunch Monday thru Thursday from home (Pizza Fun Horse Show Friday).
Please let us know if you prefer gluten-free pizza. Pizza is from Johns Best in Ridgefield, CT
*** Bring DRINKING WATER. All riders MUST have a water bottle***
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A deposit of $200 per week must accompany the registration.
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Full payment must be received by June 1, 2023
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****CAMP SESSIONS WILL BE INVOICED, DO NOT USE THE "DONATE NOW" BUTTON TO PAY****
** Please bring a bag lunch Monday thru Thursday from home (Pizza Fun Horse Show Friday).
Please let us know if you prefer gluten-free pizza. Pizza is from Johns Best in Ridgefield, CT
*** Bring DRINKING WATER. All riders MUST have a water bottle***
INDEPENDENT RIDING PROGRAM
Independent Riding Program : 2024
Open to beginners' to advanced 12 to 18 years of age. Own a horse for a week with a fully customized curriculum.
8am to 4pm $850
June 17 - June 21
June 24 - June 28
July 1 to July 5 ( Closed July 4 , 4 days)
July 15 - July 19
July 22 - July 26
July 29 - Aug 2
Aug 5 - Aug 9
Aug 12 - Aug 16
Aug 19 - Aug 23
*****IEA and AEL Team Weeks ***** To be announced
We are offering 3 weeks of Team prep this summer.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see if team is right for you. The week : Hour team lessons daily
Day 1 What to expect from IEA/AEL Team and show days
Day 2 Course walking, practicum practice
Day 3,4,5 Horse show scrimmage.
Open to First through 12 grade
( AEL 1st to 12 grades/IEA 4th to 12 Grade)
weeks to be announced
$850.00 per week 8 am to 4 pm
BOARDING for our Rescue horses
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SADDLE UP AND WINE DOWN
1 hour riding lession, 1 hour wine down
Calling all ladies and gentlemen!! Are you looking for a COVID safe activity for you and some friends? Invite as many as five friends to take a riding lesson at Rising Starr Horse Rescue in Wilton, and wrap up the evening with some wine and cheese! Rising Starr provides the horses and the instruction, you provide wine and cheese and some friends! $100 per person for an hour lesson with just you and your friends! Have fun learning to ride with your friends, while helping to save America's horses!
Pick a Thursday night, from 6-8PM. We still have some evenings available so contact us at Rising Starr Horse Rescue to secure your spot for you and your friends!