| Basic Horsemanship |
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Students are taught horse anatomy & physiology, behavior & habits, training & conditioning, health programs, treatment of injuries and rehabilitation, feeding and supplementation, grooming and skin care, mouth, teeth, leg, and hoof examination and care, mane and tail grooming and conditioning, and show grooming, clipping, braiding and tail wrapping.
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| Horse Tack & Training Aids |
| Students learn all varieties of tack including basic and therapeutic western and english tack, proper bit and saddle selection & fitting, shoe selection and correct angle trim, leg wrapping for protection as well as injuries, and appropriate selection and application of training aids. |
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| Riding |
| Our students learn the basics of western and english pleasure, equitation, trail riding, gymkana events, hunter/jumper, and dressage. In order to help riders gain confidence in the show ring, team contests are held on a regular basis. Throughout the year students earn individual and team points while learning sportsmanship and show etiquette. |
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