Day 1: Horsekeeping
Students will explore the world of the horse as they learn what it takes to house,
feed and care for a horse on a daily basis.
Day 2: Groundwork
Gaining the horse's respect on the ground.
We will cover a range of topics from catching to longeing the horse.
Day 3: Principles of Riding I
Safely catching, grooming, saddling and riding will be covered in this lesson. Students will work in pairs
as they ride bareback in the arena to practice their new skills.
Day 4: Principles of Riding II
Review of lessons learned in days one through three.
Students will be asked to demonstrate what they have learned.
Students are given the option to ride bareback on in a saddle for this lesson.
Day 5: Beginning Trail
Students will continue to practice their riding skills and will learn the rules of the road for trail riding.
While practicing in the arena, students will learn how to navigate over and around several obstacles.
Weather permitting, there will be a short trail ride with this lesson.
Contact Susan 816-805-5744 for more information.
Please note: A $20 non-refundable deposit is required at time of reservation.
Each session will focus on a different aspect of horsemanship from groundwork to mounted games.
Designed for riders of all abilities, this series will not only help to develop riding skills and increase horse knowledge,
but also to enhance self-confidence and responsibility.
Students will discover over the course of the clinics that working with horses can be a rewarding and challenging experience.
Each student will receive a special "horsey" surprise for each clinic they attend.
June 14th - Just The Basics!
Discover the horse's basic body parts and learn his body language. Students will get to draw on the horse while pointing out the different parts of the equine anatomy. There will be a short discussion on different breeds and their history.
Basic safety rules, grooming and riding skills will be taught and students will ride bareback in the arena.
July 12th - Ground Work!
Learn how to safely catch, release, groom, saddle and ride your horse.
There will also be an introduction to longeing your horse properly.
Each student will be responsible for all aspects of caring for the horse and tack.
This is not your typical lesson as each student will be encouraged to work on her own
or with a partner to get the job done!
August 9th - Riding With Confidence!
Students will need to demonstrate to the instructor how to catch the horse and get him ready to ride.
This includes selecting the proper tack and grooming supplies needed for the job.
Students will be working on balance and form at the walk, trot and canter.
They will also be asked to critique their fellow riders to learn from each other's mistakes.
September 20th - Beginning Trail Riding!
Learn the rules of the road and how to ride safely in a group. Students will practice an emergency dismount and learn how to handle obstacles found on the trail. There will be a review of skills learned in previous clinics before taking a trail ride.
In the event of rain, you will ride an obstacle course set up in the arena.
October 11th - Game Day
Learn how to play games on horseback in this clinic. We will review everything learned in all of the clinics.
After playing games in the arena, there will be a short trail ride for cool down.
Students who have attended all five clinics will receive a certificate of achievement.
Please note: $20 non-refundable deposit is required per clinic.
Contact Denise (816-505-3127) for more information or to make a reservation.
Enroll early as class size is limited.
