Hammersmith Farms Services
Hammersmith Farms Equestrian and Riding Center in East Dennis, Massachusetts offers customized horseback riding lessons, horse training, and equine care tailored to every rider and horse. Nestled on scenic Cape Cod, we prioritize safety, wellbeing, and fun in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.
🏇 Learn or Improve Your Riding Skills
Why Riding Lessons Matter
Riding isn’t just fun—it builds core strength, balance, coordination, and confidence for all ages . At Hammersmith Farms, our structured lessons teach riders to sit balanced, control the horse with subtle aids, and develop lasting equestrian skills.
Programs We Offer
Beginner Foundations – For first-timers: learn safety, tack-up, mounting/dismounting, and basic walk/trot control. Intermediate Development – Master steering, transitions, and posture in trot and canter. Advanced & Specialty Training – Perfect your performance with jumping, dressage, natural horsemanship, and longeing techniques.
Our Approach
Holistic Horsemanship: Lessons include grooming, horse handling, and centerline awareness—not just riding but all things horses. Balanced Instruction: We integrate classical and natural horsemanship methods—empathetic, respectful, and effective . Safety First: We maintain strict safety standards—helmets required, quality tack, and calm horses matched to rider ability. Flexible Lesson Options: Choose from private, semi-private, or small-group sessions—customized for ages and goals.
Horse Training
🎯 Elite Horse Training for Peak Performance
Tailored Training Tracks
Green Horse Start-Up: Foundational work in longeing, desensitization, and halter training for young or inexperienced horses. Behavior & Respect Training: Groundwork focused on trust, communication, and response to subtle aids—core tenets of natural horsemanship . Disciplined Performance Coaching: Teaming up with owner or rider, we refine techniques for dressage, jumping, or trail riding. Olympic-level strategies incorporated . Correction & Rehab: Address behavior issues, reinforce groundwork, and handle post-injury mobility training.
Why Train with Us?
All-inclusive Training: Trainers supervise board, lessons, and training together—helping you build riding skill while your horse progresses . Specialized Therapies: Optional services like equine massage support muscle health and recovery. Partnership Model: We focus on balance and respect—not force. Horses learn in tune with their natural behavior.
Getting Started
🧭 What to Expect
Intro Visit & Assessment: Tour the facility, meet our horses, and discuss goals.
Customized Recommendations: We’ll advise on ideal lesson levels, boarding plans, and training approaches.
Flexible Booking & Pricing: Weekly or monthly options to fit your lifestyle.
Safety & Education: Begin any boarding arrangement with a rider evaluation or equivalent experience—essential for your horse's well-being and community care standards .
🌿 Join the Hammersmith Farms Experience
We’re passionate about nurturing riders and horses together. Whether you're:
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A first-time rider eager to embark on a journey
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A rider refining performance in jumping or dressage
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A horse owner seeking top-tier care and training
…you’ll find a supportive, expert team ready to guide you.
👉 Ready to ride, board, or train
Contact us today to schedule your farm visit, or book a lesson and boarding tour.