Lessons

Lesson Program

Over 40 years of teaching experience has allowed our instuctors to develop a program that addresses the needs of keeping children  and adults entertained as well as challenging their bodies and minds to learn proper muscle memory.  Muscle memory is a vital skill that allows tasks to be performed without conscious effort.  Once these skills are learned through muscle memory it decreases the need for mental effort and creates maximum efficiency of the motor and memory systems.

Our program includes:

•  riding in arena working on basic skills
• jumping
• lunge line work
• riding bareback
•  riding with cavalleti
• mounted games on horseback
• riding out in the fields
• trail riding in the woods

 The mix of all these experiences are designed to create an independent seat.  This term is what allows riders to be secure and safe.  We also feel that learning how horses act on the ground and around humans gives students insight into their personality and in turn will help strengthen their bond when riding.  This is why we prefer students to play an active role in preparing the horse for their lesson when possible.

 Ponymanship Classes

We are very excited to announce our new 2 hour Ponymanship Classes.  Designed for children from age 6-14 these classes allow kids to ride in a group lesson for an hour and then have an hour of hands-on horse care experience.  Sessions are limited to 8 students and pre-registration is required.  Currently we have 4 sessions:

• Tuesday 4-6pm,
• Wednesday  4-6pm
•  Saturday -10am -12pm
• Saturday -12pm-2pm. 

These classes are a fabulous way for friends to ride together and learn vital skills needed to care for horses.