Riding Lesson Program
Instructor Sue Sloat
Professional instruction for over 35 years emphasizing the fundamentals of riding. Great care to develop balanced seat, quiet legs, good posture with flexibility of upper body, and finally smart, quick , easily adaptable hands. "Great hands demand a great seat first". Advanced riders spend much time developing and enhancing their balance and leg strength skills. "Riding skills demand strong legs." With strength comes balance, then upper body and hands.
Young riders are not allowed to pull or hold the school horses by their mouths. Riding is a skill to enjoy for a lifetime. Learning to ride enables you to ride much nicer horses for the rest of your life.
School horses must be well trained, calm, and patient. They must be fit and sound as many of them work several hours a day. Students learn to groom their horses and take care of tack (saddles and bridles) and other equipment.
Meet the School Horses:
Chances Marbella
Spunky
Jezebel
Susie
Beginners ride in 1/2 hour semi-private format. No large group lessons. Two or three students are considered semi-private. Beginners start in an enclosed area to learn control and balance. The horse must be controlled at every minute, quietly and firmly. It demands undivided attention to detail. Riders must quickly learn the importance of decision making and attention to their horses.
Riding is a great confidence builder. As skills develop, more demanding horses are used to teach advanced riding.
Advanced riders are trained on show horses, pleasure horses, and gaited horses.
Beginner Lesson Fees: $20
Children
$25 Adults
Advanced Lesson Fees: $35
Driving Lesson Fees: $25
Summer Horse Camp Schedule:
To Be Announced
***All riders must wear proper riding
attire***
Riding Helmet
Boots
Long Pants or Jodphurs
Sue with students from a recent Riding Camp
GREAT STUDENTS & A GREAT CAMP!
