Combination of : Private, Semi-Private and Group lessons available.
Special family rates for : 3 or more combo horses/riders per family.
Special family rates for : 3 or more combo horses/riders per family.
Lesson Rates
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NO JUMPING WITHOUT AN INSTRUCTOR !
Please drive slowly on roads approaching barn !
1 Lesson Weekly
2 Lessons Weekly
3 Lessons Weekly
2 Lessons Weekly
3 Lessons Weekly
$180/month
$310/month
$400/month
$310/month
$400/month
$150/month
$260/month
$360/month
$260/month
$360/month
1 Lesson Weekly
2 Lessons Weekly
2 Lessons Weekly
$230/month
$420/month
$420/month
$180/month
$340/month
$340/month
1 Group Lesson
1 Private Lesson
1 Private Lesson
$50
$60
$60
$40
$50
$50
Evaluation Lesson
$40
Group Lesson
Private Lesson
Single Lesson
Private Lesson
Single Lesson
2 - 6 Riders 1 Hour
1 Rider - 45 Minutes
1 Rider - 45 Minutes
School Horse
School Horse
School Horse
School Horse
School Horse
Your Horse
Your Horse
Your Horse
Your Horse
Your Horse
Barn Hours
Tuesday - Sunday
7 am - 8 pm
No Rentals
No Western
Call Us @ 760-744-9128
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Lesson Training Levels
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The Beginner
This class is for you
first
only ridden a few
rode but had a hard time
you in control
timers,
timers, and
timers.
At this level we work from the ground up,
building a solid foundation. My goals are to make you feel comfortable working around horses, boost your confidence, and to keep
of your horse or pony at all times. Horseback riding done right looks so easy but...as you will soon find out, there's more to it than meets the eye!
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you first start out, but if you are patient with yourself, go at your own pace, keep it fun and
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you first start out, but if you are patient with yourself, go at your own pace, keep it fun and
you will be well on your way towards becoming a full fledged fantastic rider !
1st Things 1st !
Approaching a horse, Working around a horse, Leading, Cross-Tieing
Proper use of brushes and hoof pick
What goes where and how, Fit, Care of Tack
Gracefully
Forward, Whoa, Left-Right, Etc.Etc.Etc.!
Gracefully
Forward, Whoa, Left-Right, Etc.Etc.Etc.!
Safety:
Grooming:
Tack:
Mounting & Dismounting:
Aides:
Grooming:
Tack:
Mounting & Dismounting:
Aides:
- All package lesson fees will be payable at the beginning of each month. Pay for individual lessons at time of the lesson.
- Please allow 30 minutes preparation time to groom and tack up your horse prior to your lesson time and be ready to ride at the time your lesson is scheduled.
- If you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson, please cancel well in advance. Lessons may be made up only if the missed lesson was cancelled at least one hour in advance. Missed lessons mush be made up within one month.
- BOOT AND HARD HATS ARE REQUIRED. Harnesses for hard hats and gloves are recommended. Please keep long hair tied back. No smoking or gum chewing while riding. No jewelry while riding is recommended.
- There will be a $25.00 service charge for returned checks or accounts overdue more than 15 days.
HANG IN THERE,
The Intermediate
This class if for those with previous riding experience. If you can walk, trot, and canter a horse comfortably and have a "feel" for riding, then you
will be in the intermediate class.
First we'll get back to the basics to make sure everyone has a good solid foundation. We will work towards
will be in the intermediate class.
First we'll get back to the basics to make sure everyone has a good solid foundation. We will work towards
connecting
your riding. Connecting
is finding the ideal natural balance for maximum strength and efficiency. A connected rider can get the most out of a horse with the least amount
of effort. Jumping will be introduced as soon as you are strong and secure in your riding. You haven't lived until you've jumped a horse ! All work
over fences closely relates to our work on the flat as the same principles are in practice. We'll start with poles on the ground and work up to
cross-rails and gymnastics.We will work on different exercies through gymnastics that are designed to help you stay relaxed as you build
confidence and learn the dynamics of jumping.
of effort. Jumping will be introduced as soon as you are strong and secure in your riding. You haven't lived until you've jumped a horse ! All work
over fences closely relates to our work on the flat as the same principles are in practice. We'll start with poles on the ground and work up to
cross-rails and gymnastics.We will work on different exercies through gymnastics that are designed to help you stay relaxed as you build
confidence and learn the dynamics of jumping.
The Intermediate Basics.
Procedure Review:
Connecting:
Jumping:
Connecting:
Jumping:
Safety, Grooming, Tack
Equitation, Communication, Strengthening
Trot Poles, Cross-Rails, Exercises through *Gymnastics
Equitation, Communication, Strengthening
Trot Poles, Cross-Rails, Exercises through *Gymnastics
The Old Pro
This class is for you
"been around the block"
ers. Those of you who have had hunt-seat and jumping lessons. All instructors have their own way of
teaching the art of riding. If you have been taught by a few different instructors you know it can get a little confusing when each one wants you to do it
their way. I have my own
their way. I have my own
"Pathfinder Principles"
Training Rates
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Half Training
Full Training
Full Training
4 Days per week
6 Days per week
6 Days per week
$480/month
$650/month
$650/month
School Your Horse
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Per/hour
With Lessons
With Lessons
$50
$40
$40
Horse Shows
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1 Day
2 Days or more
Use of Horse
2 Days or more
Use of Horse
3 or more students
Add
$60
$50
$75
$50
$75
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Turnout
Special Care
Trim
Supplement Feeding
Special Care
Trim
Supplement Feeding
$20
$15
$30
$20/month
$15
$30
$20/month
Medications,Grooming,Etc.
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* Gymnastics are a series of obstacles set up one after another. The series could start with trot-poles and lead into a cross-rail, to a vertical, etc...
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as well, but you the student and I the teacher have a common goal -
for you to become the best
rider you can be !
You develop your own riding style by being open to knowledge. Take all the information you've accumulated throughout the years
JUMPING !
Pro Basics and Beyond.
Procedure Review:
"Pathfinder Principles" :
Jumping:
"Pathfinder Principles" :
Jumping:
Safety, Grooming and Tack
Connecting, Advanced Flat Work, Horse Balance
Gymnastics, Lines, Etc.,Etc.,Etc.!!!
Connecting, Advanced Flat Work, Horse Balance
Gymnastics, Lines, Etc.,Etc.,Etc.!!!
together with what I have to teach and use it all to its best for yourself. We will get into some grueling flat work sessions to remove any rust and get you
centered and strong. We will put basic dressage principles to work to get your horse balanced. Then the fun part
centered and strong. We will put basic dressage principles to work to get your horse balanced. Then the fun part
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We'll get the kinks out first through gymnastics, then on to lines, turns, angles, hunter type courses and jumper type courses.
/per day
