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Title:Equine Notes Conference
Notice:Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
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Created:Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2080
Total number of notes:22383

604.0. "Wetherbee Farm?" by ENGINE::HEIKKILA () Thu Oct 12 1989 18:26

    I've looked through about as many notes on lessons as my eyes can
    handle.  Does anyone know anything about Wetherbee farm in Boxboro?  I
    was wondering what their reputation is like and any other useful
    information when researching where to take riding lessons.  Thanks,
    
    Matt
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604.1Good ReputationDUGGAN::FAYEAT OUR WAKE, PINTAHEADS!Fri Oct 13 1989 09:3914
    I was wondering the same thing this time last year...and
    just recently met a woman who rides there when I was taking
    a course at DEC.  I can't remember her name, or I would
    refer you - but I do know that she really likes it there.  
    They have good school horses, and focus mainly on dressage.
    
    She was involved in a program that cost ~140$/month and
    gave 2 one hour lessons a week.  The lessons also involved
    exercises for the rider, to help you get into shape - and
    she took them in the evening.
    
    Good luck!
    
    Rosanna
604.2MEIS::SCRAGGSFri Oct 13 1989 10:5011
    I"ll vouch for the school horses, two of them were mine!
    I get told often that they are frequently fought over as to
    who gets which one.. In total they have about 5 horses they
    use for the program, all are even tempered and pretty large.
    I don't know much about the quality of instruction, but I
    understand the program is picking up quite a bit of interest.
    I use the indoor during the winter and find the barn to be a
    relaxed atmosphere. 
    
    Good luck! 
    
604.3Another recommendationSKELTN::FOXHow do YOU spell relief? VACATION!Fri Oct 13 1989 14:0914
I have taken a couple of clinics with Jo Struby who comes up once in awhile and 
have absolutely loved them. The people there are also very nice and the horses
all seem happy and healthy.

The instructor who does the sports conditioning and riding is Liz and she
seems to be a super nice person. I have never seen her teach, but I have watched
the stretching (sports conditioning) part of her lessons and they look fun! Her
students all seem to really enjoy themselves.

I'd say it is a safe bet for lessons!

Good luck in your search,

Linda
604.4Wetherbee Farm still a good place?ESCROW::ROBERTSWed Jun 17 1992 14:536
    Anybody have any recent info on Wetherbee Farm?  I have a friend who is
    looking for lessons in the area around TAY (Littleton) and this place
    is just up the street.
    
    thanks,
    ellie