Horses and humans have worked together for centuries, transporting goods, fording rivers, and sharing the blame for the fall of Troy. Bond with the noblest of creatures with today's Groupon: for $59, you get four one-on-one horseback riding lessons at Memento Farm in Hammonds Plains.

At Memento Farm, instructors draw upon more than 20 years of riding and instructing experience to empower equine enthusiasts on their quest for rein mastery. During 30-minute private lessons, students enjoy personal attention without interruptions from braying interlopers or centaurs undergoing identity crises. Instructors dispatch saddle sitters on a trotting trajectory around the indoor riding rink, which enables education even during inclement weather. Over the course of four lessons, students master basic horsemanship skills saddled atop one of the farm's amiable breeds, obviating the need for students to squeeze their own miniature Shetland pony through subway turnstiles. Lessons take place at the student's convenience; call Memento Farm to schedule a lesson.