Private lessons teaching beginning and inexperienced students. The major focus is on learning proper rider position and use of rider’s aids to influence the horse. Also covered are the following:
+ anatomy of the horse
+ grooming
+ tacking and untacking the horse
+ leading the horse
+ mounting and dismounting
+ emergency dismount
Riders learn to influence the horse with hand, seat, leg and voice aids; control the horse through simple figures at the walk, trot, running walk and canter. Lessons are taught in a safe, riding ring environment.
Enrollment in this course is the minimum prereequiste for participating in mounted activities outside the ring.
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Specialty Programs are also available for:
+ the rider who has become fearful due to a past experience
+ the rider who wishes to regain confidence and be able to return to riding.
+ adults who want to explore riding as a new pursuit
English and Endurance Saddles, Tack, and helmets are availabe for students use. Riders must wear appropriate shoes and pants.
All riders must sign a Liability Release Form
Weight Limits:
We are not able to accomodate individuals weighing over 250 pounds in any of our riding classes. According to safety standards set by horseman organizations and insurance companies, a person and their tack must not weigh more than 20% of the horse’s total weight.
Costs:
Private lessons: $40/hour
Semi-Private Lessons (available by special request): $35/hour