Basic Classes

* Classes are taught by student peer instructors

 

080R Basic Horsemanship I

This class will meet twice a week for seven weeks.  After being instructed on how to approach, catch and halter your horse ground games will be used to gain a trusting and confident relationship with your horse.  Principles gained from these games will then be applied as the class continues to learn how to saddle, bridle and mount your horse. Once on the horse, you will be taught correct balance, posture and be able to maneuver your horse around the arena. You will also learn the different gaits (speeds) of a horse, and how to ride the horse while in these gaits.

 

Starting Feb 23-Apr 9,Monday and Wednesday from 10:15am-12:15pm or

                                        Monday and Wednesday from 3:15-5:15pm

081R Basic Horsemanship II

This class will meet twice a week for seven weeks. Before starting this class, it is expected that you are able to do all the things taught in Basic Horsemanship I confidently.  In Basic Horsemanship II we will improve those skills and refine your communication with the horse. We will introduce leg pressure, and work on your ability to do patterns on the horse.

(If you have never ridden a horse before, please sign up for Basic I.)

 

Starting Feb 23-Apr 9, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15am-12:15pm or

                                         Monday and Wednesday 12:45-2:45pm