oth group and private lessons are available at Crow Hollow. The range in ability of the lesson horses and the diverse backgrounds of the instructors allows the program to meet the demands of beginning through advanced students, in Dressage, Hunter-Jumpers and Combined Training. The lesson program remains flexible so that with help from the instructors, students can design a program that meets their needs. For some students it is important to develop comfort and balance enough to ride out on trails. In contrast, other students want a structured training program with specific competition goals in mind. The lesson program is carefully structured, allowing students to be involved with the farm activities if they wish. Crow Hollow feels that one of the most important ways to develop horsemanship is through handling the horses on the ground. Working around the horses in the barn fosters both an understanding of the needs and sensibilities of the horses as well as a comfort level for students that cannot be established from riding lessons alone. This aspect of the lesson program gives students the chance to get a taste of the fun and work that is involved in having a horse of their own.

Alexia Jason Crow Hollow's trainer and manager, Alexia Jason has over 10 years of competition and training experience. Alexia graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where she rode for their equestrian team, and was the captain in both her junior and senior years. While at Umass she specialized in working with young and problem horses and also worked for a local farm riding and training young horses for resale. Before Umass she spent many years showing on the hunter-jumper circuit. Alexia has managed barns on the Vineyard and has taught lessons to a wide range of students from the new beginner to the active competition rider.

Gabrielle Knight Gabrielle specializes in Dressage. After riding and competing on the Vineyard she continued her training with Ruth Sarkoonis and most recently with Jessica Ransen-Housen, the coach of the United States Dressage Team. Gabrielle has also spent many years teaching both adults and children, and will be available for lessons this summer.