Equal & Accessible Opportunities

Springfield Township Parks and Recreation provides services and employment on an equal opportunity basis without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight or disability. We encourage all citizens of the community to participate in recreational programming. If you have any questions and/ or special needs, please contact our office.

Haverhill Farms Horse Lessons

In cooperation with Haverhill Farms of White Lake, Haverhill’s instructors are committed to teaching and producing quality riders and horses. They have trained and compete in numerous horse shows across America. Facility includes two outdoor and two indoor arenas, which allow for time in the saddle regardless of the weather. For lesson content information, please contact Haverhill Farms at 248-887-2027. For registration information, please contact Parks and Recreation at 248-846-6558. Resident rates apply to those residing in Springfield Township. Pre-registration is required.

English Riding Lessons

Haverhill Farms is committed to teaching and producing quality riders.  The facility includes two indoor and two outdoor riding arenas, which allows for time in the saddle regardless of the weather.  Lessons offered through the Parks and Recreation is for flat lessons only and range from Beginner through Advanced.  Classes are on going and can be scheduled anytime during the times listed below.  Please contact Haverhill Farms for lesson information at 248-887-2027.  Registration through the Parks and Recreation is required.  Coupons will be mailed with a welcome letter from Haverhill Farms directly.

WHEN:            Monday – Friday, 5 – 8 pm

                         Saturday – Sunday, 9 am – 3 pm

WHERE           Haverhill Farms, 2986 McKeachie Rd., White Lake

AGES:              7 & up

FEE:                  Residents: $225 per person for 10 lessons

                          Non-Residents: $235 per person for 10 lessons

Spring Break Horseback Riding Camp

This camp includes riding instructions each day for 2 hours and clinics that range from horsemanship and stable management to veterinary care.  Campers will be assigned a horse to take care of the entire time at camp, as it was their own horse!  We celebrate the last day of camp by participating in games both on and off the horse to demonstrate the skills learned during camp.  Campers are required to wear a riding or bicycle helmet, hard-soled shoes with a slight heel and long pants.  Camp fills quickly…so register early!

NOTE:  Refunds will be issued only if a WRITTEN cancellation request is submitted two weeks prior to the start of camp AND the resulting vacancy can be filled.

WHEN:            Monday, April 2 – Friday, April 6, 2012

TIME:              10am – 3pm

WHERE           Haverhill Farms, 2986 McKeachie Rd., White Lake

AGES:              7 – 16 year

FEE:                   Residents: $250 per person; Non-Residents: $265 per person

Summer Horseback Riding Camp

This camp includes riding instructions each day for 2 hours and clinics that range from Horsemanship and stable management to veterinary care.  A pizza party and horse show will conclude each camp session.  Campers are required to wear a riding or bicycle helmet, hard-soled shoes with a slight heel and long pants.  These camps fill up quickly…so register early!  Transportation is available through Haverhill Farms for an additional fee.

NOTE:  Refunds will be issued only if a WRITTEN cancellation request is submitted two week prior to the start of the session AND the resulting vacancy can be filled.

WHEN:            Mon-Fri                             

SESSION 1:    June 18 – June 29, 2012

SESSION 2:    July 2 – July 13, 2012    (No camp on July 4th; 9 days)

SESSION 3:    July 16 – July 27, 2012

SESSION 4:    July 30 – August 10, 2012

SESSION 5:    August 13 – August 24, 2012

TIME:               10am – 3pm

AGE:                 7 – 16 years

FEE:                  Residents: $450 per person; Non-Residents: $460 per person (Session 2: Residents: $405 per person; Non-Residents: $415 per person

The above list is not all-inclusive. Special events, camps, programs and classes may be added, changed, or canceled at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Department. For information on registering for any of our programs, events and camps, click here. For additional information, please contact the Parks and Recreation office.

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