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Children entering this program may be: Short Stirrup riders beginning mounted group work; beginner riders from other programs with a background of consecutive lessons which have prepared them to safely begin work in small mounted class; or children entering our riding school for their first riding experience. Lessons focus on the development of accuracy and concentration skills appropriate to safe riding in a group. It is important to note that the physical skills of the rider are enhanced by their growing ability to concentrate and focus while riding. A decrease in concerns and fears will also be noticed as these young riders improve their skills and spend time with the horses and ponies at our barn. Mounted lessons include:
On the ground lessons in horsemanship are given in grooming, points of the pony and parts of the tack. Once Pony Pal riders reach a comfort level that allows them to ride safely with others in a group lesson and carry out directions in a secure and accurate manner, they may be matriculated into the Stablemates program by age 10.
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Pony Pals Program
