SUMMER 2027

$900 per week

Great news! In addition to continuing our partnership with The Wheeler School Summer Program, we're excited to offer our own horsemanship programming this summer for ages 7-16! Whether your child is new to horses or a dedicated horse enthusiast, we invite them to spend the summer with us, work on new skills, or build upon existing ones through horseback riding, horsemanship, and hands-on horse care.

Flexible enrollment! Choose the weeks that work best for your schedule.

Daily Schedule:

Drop-off: 8:30-9:00 AM | Program: 9:00 AM-3 PM | Pick-up: 3:30-4:00 PM

Registration below!

Note: Riders must be under 180 lbs. Students will be provided a clean, safety-approved helmet for the duration of their program.

Refund Policy: Full refunds are available through April 1, 2027, less a $100 cancellation fee.

Why Families Love Palmer River Equestrian Center

Building Responsibility & Compassion

[My daughter] absolutely loves her horsemanship experience. It is the one thing she consistently looks forward to each week, and I appreciate the skills she is developing. I have noticed her develop a greater sense of responsibility, mindfulness, and compassion. She truly enjoys caring for every aspect of the horse she is assigned to for the day, and she has come to learn about their personalities and see them as something to take care of and treat with respect, and not for self-entertainment purposes. I feel like her time here is well spent, and I appreciate all the time and dedication put into this facility and programming.

Confidence, Friendship & Growth

Palmer River has given my daughter something to look forward to each week and I have watched her confidence skyrocket as a rider. Each trainer creates a strong connection with the kids, creating the trust needed to excel. My daughter has also made lots of new friends within the program. I would highly recommend Palmer River to anyone looking to learn more about horses and horsemanship.

A Place They Love to Be

[My daughters] love coming to Palmer River and often wish they could stay even longer. They know all the horses by name and look forward to every lesson, making horsemanship one of their favorite activities.

Our Favorite Time of the Week

Amazing. Love the atmosphere and the people. The horsemanship along with the riding is a wonderful way to learn. I always say, my favorite time of the whole week!

More Than Just Riding

It's more than just riding. It teaches the kids about horsemanship in addition to learning to ride.

A Place to Learn, Grow, and Thrive

[My daughter] is thriving at Palmer River. I have seen an increase in her confidence and a true joy to show up every week.

Summer 2027 Registration

Liability Waiver

WARNING: under Massachusetts Law, an equine professional is not liable for any injury to, or death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Chapter 128, Section 2D of the Massachusetts General Laws. The undersigned, in consideration of the use in any manner of the facilities of PREC, Ltd. or Dawn M. Cook, including, but not limited to horseback riding and the receiving of instruction by the undersigned agree for themselves (and for said child, if any) to irrevocably waive, release, discharge, and hold harmless PREC, Ltd and Dawn M. Cook, their owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, and all riding instructors of Dawn M. Cook, and any and all owners of horses which may be ridden in connection with such use and instruction, from and against any and all manner of claims, liability damages and legal or other actions for loss or damage of personal property of the undersigned (and said child, if any) and personal injury to the undersigned (and said child, if any) which may occur by or through the use of said facilities. The undersigned is in full understanding of the inherent risk involved in dealing with horses; and understands and appreciates the size, strength, unpredictability, and sensitivity of the animal.

Palmer River Equestrian Center

SUMMER 2027

$900 per week

A Summer of Horses & Horsemanship

Why Families Love Palmer River Equestrian Center

Building Responsibility & Compassion

Confidence, Friendship & Growth

A Place They Love to Be

Our Favorite Time of the Week

More Than Just Riding

A Place to Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Current Offerings

August 16-20, 2027

Children's Horsemanship Program

9 AM

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3 PM

August 16-20, 2027

Children's Horsemanship Program

9 AM

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3 PM

August 23-27, 2027

Children's Horsemanship Program

9 AM

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3 PM

August 23-27, 2027

Children's Horsemanship Program

9 AM

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3 PM

August 30-September 3, 2027

Children's Horsemanship Program

9 AM

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3 PM

August 30-September 3, 2027

Children's Horsemanship Program

9 AM

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3 PM

Summer 2027 Registration

Please note that this form includes the waiver.

Liability Waiver

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