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Lesson content is comprehensive & includes: safety, nomenclature,
grooming, saddling, ground handling, correct body position, harmony with
the horse & confidence building exercisers. We expect all students
to master basic information about safety, leading, grooming &
tacking. Students will become comfortable with the terms & words
used in equine activities. Our goal is to produce safe, competent and
knowledgeable riders. |
Lesson Policies
Lesson content and attendance are recorded in a log because our
instructors are Judges, Clinicians, Competitors & Mothers and we
substitute when needed. We are VERY conscientious & proud of our
students continued improvements.
 | In order to participate in any class, to work around or mount
horses your registration and medical form must be on file. |
| The use of safety equipment is for protection of all riders, as
well as the protection our horses & our instructors. If you are
not wearing the required safety equipment, you will not be mounted
for class. |
| Lesson content is determined by the rider’s age, previous
experience, physical stamina & goals. |
| All new students with previous riding experience that is
sufficient to influence class placement must schedule a 45 minute
mounted evaluation and assessment lesson prior to registering for
lessons. If the rider is a minor, a parent must be present for the
assessment lesson and evaluation. |
| Lesson content and attendance are recorded in a log because our
instructors are Judges, Clinicians, Competitors & Mothers and we
substitute when needed. We are VERY conscientious & proud of our
students continued improvements. |
| Before registering for riding lessons please be advised: Register
for riding at a time when you can attend all scheduled classes. (We
do not offer make-ups) |
| Tuition is due at registration or within one week of your
registering for class in order to secure your spot in the class or
your preferred lesson time. |
| Lesson content is comprehensive & includes: safety,
nomenclature, grooming, saddling, ground handling, correct body
position, harmony with the horse & confidence building
exercisers. We expect all students to master basic information about
safety, leading, grooming & tacking. Students will become
comfortable with the terms & words used in equine activities.
Our goal is to produce safe, competent and knowledgeable riders. |
| For safety reasons we do not permit observers ring-side during
lessons. But let us know if you are having special visitors who
would like to see your favorite rider during a mounted lesson. |
| We have scheduled our riding classes so that our riders have time
with their horses before and after class. Please arrive a few
minutes before class time. All riders, especially W/T/C riders and
riders lessoning in hot weather, will be expected to stay after
class to walk-out & care for their horse. Please plan on up to
30 minutes of horse-care after class. |
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Required Safety Equipment and Clothing
| Our goal is a 100% safe ride,
every time! |
The clothing and safety gear used for riding is designed for the
safety and comfort of the rider. We require that you use the proper
clothing and safety equipment when participating in riding lessons at
our facility.
If you are not sure about the clothing & safety equipment used
for riding, please ask. We will show you examples and give you names,
locations & phone numbers of local stores where you can purchase the
necessary equestrian equipment.
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| An ASTM/SEI Certified Riding Helmet MUST BE USED FOR SAFETY AND
INSURANCE PURPOSES. |
| An Equestrian Safety Vest is required equipment for all our
riders, in mounted lessons above Short stirrup level. You are
required to bring your vest to every ride. Your vest should be snug,
form fitting & comfortable. |
| English Riding Foot wear such as paddock boots or high field boots
are part of the required safety equipment. These specialized boots
provide foot protection when working around horses and these boots
allow for quick stirrup release in emergencies and when dismounting.
Hard-soled shoes or boots with little or no tread & a ½"
defined heel are fine. |
| No Sneakers, including riding sneakers, any time. |
| Breeches, riding tights or jodhpurs are the best leg protectors
for riders. These clothes do not bind or rub to create blisters
& chaffing. It is acceptable to wear comfortably fitting,
non-restricting jeans. |
| Fitted upper body wear, short ski jackets, small sweat shirts
& sweaters may be worn under or over your safety vest. Layer for
warmth & protection. Be able to tuck shirts into pants. Loose
baggy shirts & pants are a safety hazard & must be avoided. |
| Leave jewelry, bangles, hoops, necklaces, & dangling earrings
at home. Stud earrings & watches are OK. |
The use of safety equipment is for protection of all riders, as well
as the protection our horses & our instructors. If you are not
wearing the required safety equipment, you will not be mounted for
class.
The right place to ride should leave you feeling
safe, confident, & enjoying Equestrian Sports!
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