New Riders
All new riders are required to have a site visit at CATRA prior to their first lesson. Contact Shirley at Snolt@catra.net or 717-919-4587 to schedule.
New Riders Must Complete A New Rider Application.
New Rider Application consists of the following and must be completed before a ride is scheduled.
- Rider Registration and General History
- Liability Release
- Emergency Medical Authorization
- Medical History (completed by a physician)
- Physician’s Authorization
- Therapy Assessment
Scheduling Your Lesson
Before you can schedule a lesson you must complete the New Rider Application.
The year at CATRA is based on a trimester lesson schedule. Please choose which Season/Lesson you wish to schedule below.
Lessons are generally scheduled for the same day and time each week. Once you have completed the rider application and site visit, you can identify your availability for lessons at CATRA. After reviewing your available times we will be in touch regarding your schedule.
Summer Lessons

June 21, 2027 – August 20, 2027
Summer session typically begins the last Monday in June and lasts a minimum of 8 weeks.
Fall Lesson

September 21, 2026 – December 10, 2026
Fall session typically begins the last Monday in September and also lasts a minimum of 8 weeks
Winter/Spring Lesson

January 25, 2027 – May 20, 2027
Winter/Spring session typically begins the final Monday in January and lasts 16 weeks or more.
Frequently Asked Questions
The fee for each lesson is $40.00 and is payable at the time of the lesson or may be paid online. There is also a $45.00 registration fee. This fee is payable for every riding session.






