Second Star Farm and Wildlife Habitat works to provide our services free of charge to qualifying community members. However, without your generous support, we are unable to sustain that model or grow our operation to reach additional deserving individuals. By signing your child up for a pony ride or lesson, your funds directly support our community programs, helping us keep our animals healthy, and our land thriving.
All community members are welcome to participate in these programs. If you would like to schedule a visit or a ride via our website while supporting our cause at the same time, click here.
**Note: All funds directly support the care and maintenance of SSFWH land and animals. As such, refunds are not offered except in extremely limited circumstances, at the discretion of SSFWH.
Need-based assistance is readily available for all qualifying families. If you have been referred to us via a school, social services program, or other community organization, please inform us when you schedule your visit. Click here to contact us.
Riding Lessons
For children ages 8 – 18, we offer beginner through intermediate level riding lessons. In addition to riding, our comprehensive program teaches children the basics of horse care and riding theory. Contact us for more information!
If not referred to us by a social services program or other SSFWH partner, lessons are $45 per person for a 45-minute private lesson.
Pony Rides
Available for children aged 12 years or under.
Experience the magic of riding horses, learn some fun facts about your equine friends, and more. Click here to schedule your visit today!
If not referred by a school, social services program or other community program, rides are $25 per rider.
Equine Interaction Experiences
Not sure riding is for you? Schedule an interaction experience – meet and brush some horses, learn some fun facts, and share a treat with your new friends. Click here to schedule your visit today!
If not referred by a school, social services program or other community program, interaction experiences are $15 per participant.
Bee Keeping
Beekeeper Neil has set up our hives!
Did you know that the European Honeybee is the official state bee of Virginia? Or that there are about 4000 native species of bees in the United States, around 400 of which can be found this state?
Come participate in one of our annual bee talks to learn about all of the ways pollinators are important to our ecosystems, and what you can do to protect them.
Coming Soon!
Community gardens, pollinator gardens, bird watching, and more!