Services

The Stables at Meadowood

10406 Gunston Road Lorton, VA 22079 Email Us: stablesatmeadowood@look.net

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Bring your child and their friends to our farm to celebrate their birthday with our horses!! Parties include a hands on learning experience that teaches children about the needs of horses, including shelter and feed needs. Children learn about grooming a horse, how to feed a treat and have the opportunity to ride a horse. Additional activities such as Hay Wagon Rides, Craft projects are available depending on the party package you choose. Signed Liability Waivers and closed toe shoes required. Participating Children -ages 3 and up; observers of any age welcome!!

LESSONS

We offer balanced seat English riding instruction. With an emphasis on safety, our instructors teach proper use of aids creating a partnership with the horse, while developing confidence and solid skills. We offer semi private lessons with up to 3 riders per class and no large group lessons. From very beginning riders to the more advance looking to refresh their skills our horses and team of instructors are here to help to make your riding time enjoyable. General horsemanship skills such as haltering, leading and grooming are taught as part of the class for brand new riders.

Summer Camps

We offer 3 levels of 1/2 day general horsemanship camps. Nestled in the beautiful Mason Neck region of Southern Fairfax County, Meadowood Stables offers unique Horse Back Riding Camps. Combining the beauty of an 800-acre nature park and a 50- stall horse operation your child will experience the rich diversity of local nature along with learning to work with and ride horses. Part nature camp, part horse camp your child will learn to: handle horses safely, groom and tack, basic riding skills up to trotting, clean stalls, and general care of the horses. Camps usually includes visits from local horse veterinarians and farriers to discuss and show good health care for the horses. Throughout the week the kids enjoy nature walks, picnics, and talks from local outdoor experts. Crafts and other fun activities are included.

Beginner camps: for those who have had little interaction with horses. We teach children the basics of horse care including grooming, tacking, handling and basic riding skills.

Advanced Beginner Camp (New for 2025 season): Campers looking to attend advanced beginner camp must A) have attended a Meadowood beginner camp within the last 2 years and B) must execute basic grooming skills and understand/attempt to post at the trot

Advanced camp: Advanced Camp riders must be able to groom, walk, trot and steer independently and be knowledgeable about handling horses. Riders, depending on their ability, will be introduced to canter by the end of the camp. If students are not currently enrolled in the Meadowood lesson program we will require an evaluation ride to determine suitability for the camp.

Our camps run from 9:30-1:00 Monday -Friday and are perfect for ages 8 and up. Up to 10 kids per camp. Bring a lunch and water. $425 for the week with $200 down required for registration. Liability Waiver required. Please complete the Google form embedded in the form below to start the enrollment. To secure a spot our program manager will call you to confirm proper camp placement, answer questions and collect the credit card deposit. Deposits can be refunded up to two weeks before your camp begins. For more information, please email us at stablesatmeadowood@look.net.

Here is the registration link: https://forms.gle/Jaikz1LmWozH3iqX6