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Ride at PLF

Inclusive Riding Lessons

We proudly serve all abilities, all ages, all aspirations from adaptive to advanced.

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Get Started with PLF!

​To get started, fill out a Rider Application below 

(Minimum rider age is 5 years old. If you're under 18, you'll need a legal guardian to fill it out for you!)

Patriot Rider Application

Adaptive Rider Application

Typical Rider Application

 

After we have reviewed your application, we will be in touch regarding scheduling availability and additional forms and information. 

Are you a group looking for equine-assisted learning or other specialty programs?

 

Please send us a message on our contact page!

Our 60-minute lessons focus on horsemanship and equestrianism, including grooming, tacking, and riding. Each lesson is progressive, building on the skills learned the week before to support steady growth and confidence in the saddle. Lessons are scheduled in sessions lasting 6–8 weeks, providing consistency and structure for riders of all levels.

2026 Schedule

Winter Session: January 5 – February 28 - 8 weeks


 

Spring I Session: March 2 – April 11 - 6 weeks


 

Spring II Session: April 13 – May 30 - 7 weeks


 

Summer I Session: June 1 – July 11 - 6 weeks

Summer Break - No Lessons: July 12 - July 1

Summer II Session: July 20 – August 29 - 6 weeks


 

Make-Up Week for Summer I, II: August 31 - September 5


 

Fall I Session: September 7 – October 31 - 7 weeks

(No Lessons Oct 13 - Oct 19 for The Promise Ball)


 

Fall II Session: November 2 – December 19 - 7 weeks 

 

Observed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), Christmas Day, New Years Eve

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Riding Program Benefits

Accredited Instructors

Our certified therapeutic riding instructors (CTRIs) are accredited through PATH International. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our programs, using volunteer support, adaptive equipment, and a variety of teaching strategies to ensure that all participants can be successful and maximize their independence. This holistic approach ensures that every rider receives the tailored support they need to thrive.

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

We offer both private and semi-private lessons to accommodate different learning styles and preferences. Semi-private lessons are carefully matched by skill level, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for all riders. At Promise Landing Farm, we believe in the power of community and inclusivity, and we never divide students by diagnosis. Instead, we focus on each individual's unique abilities and goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.

Learn Life Skills

Our inclusive riding programs at Promise Landing Farm go beyond physical riding skills. They aim to develop assertiveness, emotional awareness, empathy, stress tolerance, problem-solving, self-actualization, independence, self-esteem, social responsibility, interpersonal relationships, body awareness, balance, and muscle tone. We encourage our riders to be active participants throughout our facility, joining social groups and clubs, and becoming integral members of our community.

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An inclusive equestrian community where riders of all abilities can grow and thrive.

Promise Landing Farm, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with FEIN 83-1049305. 

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Testimonials

“I love volunteering at Promise Landing. I witness how interacting with horses empowers people, both with and without disabilities, to experience freedom, joy, and confidence in a unique and powerful way. Spending time with the riders, staff, and volunteers is truly inspirational.”

Mary - Promise Landing Farm Volunteer

“The first time I visited Promise Landing Farm, I felt such positive energy from the staff, the horses, and the volunteers. My son, who has autism, loves connecting with and riding the horses. The connection calms his spirit, and riding has helped build his confidence and independence in so many ways. I started volunteering, and it has become my true happy place. There is nothing like watching someone experience that special connection with a horse and seeing the smile and joy on their face.”

Kathleen - Promise Landing Farm Parent

Promise Landing Farm HQ

16900 Clagett Landing Road

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Promise Landing Farm at Melwood

9035 Ironsides Road

Nanjemoy, MD 20662 

Phone Number

(301) 249-2971

Email
info@promiselandingfarm.com

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