PROGRAMS
Our programs are geared toward educating the public on the reality and responsibility of horse ownership, and to help our community make better choices for America's at-risk horses.
Education with our Spokes Ponies
Army, Navy and Pixie are the community Spokes-Ponies at Rising Starr. They spreads the word and educate all ages on the reality and responsibility of horse ownership and how you can give America's at risk horses a second chance. They are available at your venue, or you can come out to the farm. ( No riding, this is strictly education) Contact the Team at (203)762-6046 or (203) 257-8345 or via email at Risingstarr100@gmail.com for more information
VOLUNTEER EDUCATION
Volunteers are vital to RSHR. We need a wide variety of helpers at the rescue of all ages.
Volunteer opportunities include care of the horses and farm to reading to some of our shy or traumatized horses. We have something for everyone. Don't worry we will teach you! Riding is not a volunteer activity.
Contact us for more information
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StandFast Equine
VETERANS and FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAMS
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Through our community outreach, we offer all our regular programs to veterans at no cost to them. A riding lesson or a trail ride is a very relaxing and beautiful way to spend a day. Having a life coaching session or yoga with horses can change your outlook on life. RSHR wants to share the compassion horses have for humans. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with this program.
StandFast Equine is a partnership with StandFast Alliance identified a need for resiliency training to help first responders and military personnel optimize performance and deal with occupational stress. Through our educational workshops and peer coaching programs we seek to make resiliency training accessible to this community. In 2024 these programs will be growing. Stay Tuned!
LIFE COACHING
Jenn T Peterson is a Certified Equus Coach trained by the Koelle Institute for Equus Coaching and a Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher with 15+ years as a senior executive in advertising. Through her powerful combination of personal and business development skills, clients are achieving their goals of calming their anxiety, finding love, having healthier relationships and thriving in their careers and businesses.
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Jenn’s coaching draws on the intuitive nature of horses. You'll receive immediate biofeedback from the horse. The horse intuitively is able to uncover what needs to heal and shine a light on your strengths. Jenn’s method helps you calm down, gain clarity, increase confidence, find courage, self-trust, self-love, and self-worth.
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When you’re not sure how to identify what is holding you back in your life or your business, let Jenn show you how with the assistance of the horse.
To find out more or to schedule a consultation call, reach out to Jenn at hello@jenntpeterson.com.
VOTED BEST RIDING PROGRAM 2023!
We are happy to announce Rising Starr won the best riding programs in Ridgefield, CT for the 2023 year!​
Lessons
Youth/Adult Lesson Programs
Mounted Lessons
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30-60 Minute lessons
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Includes 12 lessons
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Natural Horsemanship
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Feeding & Care
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First Aid
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Barn Care
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Tacking Up
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Trail ride
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Responsibility of horsemanship
Learn to ride and care for the horse you ride. We offer year round lessons.
Ground Lessons
Learn to ride and care for the horse you ride. We offer year round lessons.
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30-60 Minute lessons
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Includes 12 lessons
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Natural Horsemanship
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Feeding & Care
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First Aid
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Barn Care
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Tacking Up
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Trail ride (walking)
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Responsibility of horsemanship
Available Weeks Include:
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June 16 - 20, 2025
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June 30 - July 3, 2025
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July 7 - 11, 2025
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July 14 - 18, 2025
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July 21 - 25, 2025
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July 28 - Aug 1, 2025
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Aug 4 - 8, 2025
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Aug 11 -15, 2025
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Aug 18 - 22, 2025
Summer Independent Riding Program
SUMMERS ONLY Open to beginners' to advanced 12 to 18 years of age. Own a horse for a week with a fully customize lesson program Wonderful for our IEA and AEL students
Summer Lesson Programs
Summer Day Program
(5 yrs)
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3 hour program
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Grooming
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Rding Instructiion 1 to 1.5 hours
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Natural Horsemanship
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Feeding & Caree
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First Aid
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Barn Care
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Tacking Up
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Hiking
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Responsibility of horsemanship
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Mounted fun time
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Trail ride in addition to lessons (always with instructors)
Summer Day Program
( 6-12 yrs)
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3-5 hour program
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Grooming
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Rding Instructiion 1 to 1.5 hours
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Natural Horsemanship
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Feeding & Caree
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First Aid
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Barn Care
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Tacking Up
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Hiking
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Responsibility of horsemanship
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Mounted fun time
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Trail ride in addition to lessons (always with instructors)
IEA & AEL Riding Program. Registration for 2024/2025 starts in June.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
SADDLE UP & WINE DOWn
1 hour riding lesson, 1 hour wine down
Calling all ladies and gentlemen!! Invite as many as five friends to take a riding lesson at Rising Starr Horse Rescue in Wilton, and wrap up the evening with some wine and cheese! Rising Starr provides the horses and the instruction, you provide wine and cheese and some friends!
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Pick a Thursday night, from 6-8PM. We still have some evenings available so contact us at Rising Starr Horse Rescue to secure your spot for you and your friends! (4-6 PEOPLE)
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