Youth Horsemanship: The Riding Foundation
The 2nd Year Youth Horsemanship class is an 8 month course offered to a limited number of youth. Students will meet once a month from March through October for a 2 hour class. The first class will be in the classroom and after that you will need a horse. The end of the year will be celebrated with a weekend of fun events including Obstacle Course Challenges, Demos, and a family Picnic! The primary focus of this youth horsemanship class is to expand the foundation of natural horsemanship knowledge and begin to connect the skills learned on the ground to a safe and confident foundation for riding.
Topics covered include: expanded horse knowledge, safety, riding techniques and etiquette, riding equipment, and care of equipment, rider, and horse. Skills learned include: Engaging your horse’s feet, desensitizing with tack and equipment, saddling, bridling, mounting, forward movement, stopping, steering, and more.
Prerequisites: Youth Horsemanship Class: The Foundation.