basic balanced seat position (ear, shoulder, hip, heel)
circles at the walk
riding the trot (introducing posting trot)
trot-walk transitions
maintaining trot without breaking
ring etiquette (including how to enter the arena)
steering and control of horse in group
staying on the rail at the trot, turning across the diagonal at the trot to change rein
Unmounted Skills
safety on the ground
approaching a horse
bridling and unbridling the horse, putting on a halter
leading and turning a horse
cooling out a hot horse
basic grooming tools and techniques (currying, brushing, picking hooves)
saddling, correct girthing, unsaddling
Beginner Group Lesson Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5:30 pm w/ Jess
5:30 pm w/ Liz
5:30 pm w/ Jess
6:30 pm w/ Laurie
4 pm w/ Alex
3:30 pm w/ Jess
11 am w/ Amelia
6:30 pm w/ Laurie
6:30 pm w/ Amelia
6:30 pm w/ Alex
5 pm w/ Laurie
3 pm w/ Alex
6 pm w/ Alex
Please call the office for the most up to date schedule of group lessons. Beginner private lessons may be scheduled at a variety of times; please call for details.
