Kent School Equestrian Team

Yes, boarding is available for students who are not on the riding team or involved in the riding program. We know how important it is to maintain a connection with your horse while at school, and we are pleased to offer this option to students. Please note there is limited time available to visit with or ride your horse if you are not on the current team. Please inquire for more details.

We believe great riding starts with the right horse. Kent maintains a small number of School-owned horses available for in-house lease, but most students bring their own personal or leased horses. This allows us to ensure riders are matched with horses whose temperament, ability, and experience fit their goals.

Need help finding a horse? Our trainers are happy to guide the process and connect you with trusted resources.

Kent's equestrian team focuses on hunter/jumpers and equitation. We supplement this training with dressage lessons.

Students are required to bring their own equipment, including a helmet, boots, riding attire, tack, and equipment for their horse.

Riding at Kent is a three-term commitment.

Please contact Program Coordinator Ms. Ferreira for the current rate sheet. 

All riders must be able to walk, trot, and canter comfortably prior to joining the Kent Riding Program or boarding their horse at Kent School Stables. If you are unsure about whether your riding experience is sufficient, please contact Program Coordinator Ms. Ferreira.

The Kent School Equestrian Team is much more than just a riding team. Our riders learn horsemanship, barn and time management skills in addition to riding. Each rider is expected to help care for their horse and assist with daily assigned responsibilities in the barn. Riders are mounted five days per week, with one unmounted day to focus on developing horsemanship skills.

Riders are not required to jump. If jumping is not your goal, then we will develop a program for you specific to your goals.

Yes, riding has both varsity and junior varsity assignments. Instead of holding tryouts, we evaluate each rider throughout the term and award varsity and JV letters at each term's conclusion. Students awarded varsity letters must have excellent attendance, demonstrate coachability and progress in their technical riding skills throughout the term, exhibit enthusiasm and respect for riding and their horse, comply with the dress code, and perform their barn duties regularly and without prompting.

No, Kent does not field an IEA team. With an emphasis on intermediate to advanced riding levels, the Program does not have riders to fill the Flat: Beginner and Novice divisions. We focus our competition schedule on high-level schooling shows and rated USEF, CHJA, and NEHC shows in the area.