Kent School

The mission of the Riding Program is to develop competent riders and knowledgeable equestrians, and nurture their life-long commitment to the sport of riding. The program emphasizes the classical theory of riding and teaches the tradition, history and culture surrounding these riding principles. The program offers quality instruction in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation and Combined Training to intermediate and advanced riders. This instruction gives students the knowledge, ability and tools to compete at their individual level. The program focuses on maintaining and improving the riders’ skills throughout the school year, with competition limited to individual interest. The Riding Program is recognized as one of the leading, co-educational academic equestrian programs offered in the US. At Kent School, riding instruction and training occurs six days per week for two hours each afternoon. Instruction is in small groups according to ability. Students participating in the riding program may board a horse at the Kent School stables or may use one of the school-owned horses for the term. The Head Instructor, Michael Page, is an Olympic Medal winner and served as the U.S. Equestrian Team Chef D’Equipe in 1992. In addition, Michael has judged the AHSA/ASPCA National Equitation finals and the National Intercollegiate finals.