Facilities

The Dana Hall School Riding Center features a large barn area complete with 45 stalls. Construction of a new state-of-the-art barn began in Summer 2007 with completion scheduled for of Fall 2007. The Riding Center boasts two indoor arenas, and a large outdoor ring as well. The more expansive of the two indoor rings, the Larson Arena, is equipped with state of the art lighting, new jumps, mirrors and dust-free footing. The facility also includes six turnout paddocks, two of which are on grass.

Boarding

Dana Hall School students are welcome to board their horses at the Riding Center. Every effort is made to accommodate the boarding needs of our students. Our excellent staff of equine professionals provides continuous care ensuring the safety and well being of our horses and our riders at all times. Veterinary and blacksmith care are coordinated by the Riding Center's Barn Manager, ensuring personalized care to meet the individual needs of each horse.

School Horses

For the many students who don't choose to bring their own horse to Dana Hall, the Riding Center has excellent school horses and ponies trained to teach riders at all levels. The facility has horses appropriate for the first time beginner rider, all the way through the most advanced competitor.

Lessons

There are a variety of lesson program options available to Dana Hall students. Students are taught in private, semi-private and group lesson situations, based on the needs of each rider and her schedule and ability level. Students may elect to take riding for physical education credit that involves lessons and a comprehensive lecture series. The Riding Center staff makes a concerted effort to accommodate each student's lesson requirements, so that riding may be incorporated into even the busiest academic schedule.

Competition

Dana Hall's 30-member interscholastic equestrian team competes throughout the year with other schools at the varsity level. Riders accumulate points both individually and as a team towards a national competition held in the spring. Dana Hall has a strong presence in the IEA Zone I, with many team members qualified to participate in the Zone and National Finals each year. We are proud to be hosting the 2008 IEA National Finals on April 18-20 at the Big E in Springfield, MA.

Students have opportunities to compete at both local and "A" rated shows on the East Coast and the Ocala Florida circuit in the winter. The Center is represented regularly with riders qualifying and showing at the USEF Pony Finals and regional and national equitation finals, including the prestigious fall indoor horse shows.