

Ranch Riding Class - Hayward, WI
Michelle Jerry
Heart & Hooves Horsemanship
A 10-Month Journey of Precision, Partnership & Purpose
Step into the competitive world of Ranch Riding with Michelle Jerry, Ken McNabb Master Trainer and founder of Michelle Jerry Heart & Hooves Horsemanship. This 10-month program is built for riders who are ready to go beyond the basics; those who want to fine-tune the details that matter most in the show pen, gain confidence under pressure, and ride with balance, accuracy, and feel.
Whether you’re preparing for HHRRA shows or looking to elevate your horsemanship to a new level, this class focuses on advancement through refinement — turning good rides into great ones, and great ones into winning performances.
Exclusive Bonus for Advanced Students
Enrollment in the Ranch Riding Class includes free access to our Private Facebook Group and Online School—featuring technique breakdowns, guided practice sessions, homework support, and continued encouragement between class days.
Why Join This Program
This class is about more than riding—it’s about advancing.
Led by Michelle Jerry, Ken McNabb Master Trainer, you’ll learn how to think like a
judge, ride with purpose, and present your horse with confidence and clarity.
Each session helps you polish the fine points that elevate your ride—from your horse’s
frame and rhythm to your timing, energy, and presence in the show pen.
You’ll leave each session not just more prepared—but more connected, confident, and competitive.
$250 deposit is required at the time of registration to hold your spot
Contact Heart & Hooves to go over payment options.
Cost
$575
Payment Plans for 10-Month Classes
Our 10-month programs are designed to support long-term growth and development.
To make this commitment accessible, we offer flexible monthly payment plans and discounts when enrolling in more than one 10-month class.
A $250 deposit is required at the time of registration to hold your spot.
Clinics must be paid in full by the first day of class in January, unless you have contacted H&H to set up a payment plan.
How to Pay
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Cash
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Check: Mailed to 36105 State Hwy 6 Deer River, MN 56636
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Venmo: Michelle-Jerry-1
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Credit Card 5% processing fee for credit card payments
✨ Bundle & Save! ✨
When you register for all three clinics—Liberty, Advanced Horsemanship, and Ranch Riding—you’ll receive $75 off each clinic.
- Individual Rate: $575 per clinic
- All Three Clinics: $500 per clinic
➡️ Total for all 3: $1,500 (instead of $1,725)
💰 You save $225!
5% processing fee with credit card payments
2026 Ranch Riding Class Schedule
Our 10-Month Ranch Riding Class offers a structured, progressive program designed to develop confident riders and willing,
well-rounded ranch horses. Participants build strong foundations, refine maneuvers, and gain consistency and
confidence throughout the year
📚Online Classroom Sessions (via Zoom)
Learn from home as we build your foundation for success in the show arena by
breaking down HHRRA judging standards, scoring systems, and what earns top marks.
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January 10 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Program Overview & Foundations
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February 14 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Judging Criteria & Presentation Polish
🎥 Live Demonstrations (In-Person at H&H Arena or via Zoom)
Watch real-time demonstrations showing how horsemanship principles—timing, softness, and correctness—create balance and precision in the saddle.
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March 14 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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April 11 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
🐴 Hands-On Riding Sessions (In Person at Northwest Wisconsin Equine Club Arena)
Bring your horse and refine your presentation, control, and connection through direct coaching, feedback, and show-style exercises.
All sessions run 2:30 – 4:30 pm
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May 17th
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June 21st
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July 19th
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August 16th
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September 20th
Demo Day @ Michelle Jerry Heart & Hooves Horsemanship Arena
A celebration of your growth and partnership—open to family, friends, and spectators.
October 10th | Time TBD
Facility Information
Northwest Wisconsin Equine Club
W1257 US Hwy 63, Hayward, WI 54843
Mailing: PO Box 692, Spooner, WI 54801
Email: wi.nwec.1@gmail.com • Phone: 715-416-5128 | 715-816-4209
The Northwest Wisconsin Equine Club is a warm and welcoming place surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. The arena and grounds offer a supportive and comfortable environment where horses and riders can learn, grow, and feel at home. The people here are kind, encouraging, and community-focused—creating a space where everyone is valued, included, and supported in their horsemanship journey.
Our Second Home
Bringing Advanced Horsemanship to Wisconsin feels like returning to our second home. The community here reflects the same values we hold close at Heart & Hooves—authentic connection, kindness, work ethic, and a genuine love for the horse. It’s a place where people come together to learn, support one another, and grow with their horses in a way that feels meaningful and real.
We are proud to stand alongside a community that believes in the same things we do—building partnerships based on feel, communication, and respect. Every time we are in Wisconsin, it feels familiar, comfortable, and deeply appreciated.
We are honored to share this journey with you.
Thank you for welcoming us—not just as instructors, but as family. 🧡🐴
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the program, riders will:
Master HHRRA Ranch Riding rules, patterns, and scoring systems
Learn exactly what judges look for in accuracy, cadence, and presentation
Refine transitions, straightness, and body control for higher scores
Develop polish in Showmanship, Rail, and Trail performance
Learn to apply horsemanship principles directly in the show pen
Strengthen balance, timing, and confidence under pressure
Build awareness of arena flow, professionalism, and tack presentation
This is where attention to detail meets performance excellence,
because the little things aren’t little; they’re everything.






