Your lesson will include the basics of horsemanship. Our emphasis is on safety and fun! In the saddle you will learn the fundamentals of the balanced seat including proper leg position and how to use your seat and hands effectively and independently. You will learn proper warm up techniques and will be given exercises to do that will strengthen your position and improve balance. You will not only learn how to apply the correct aids but also why they work.

Students will learn to halter, lead, groom, tack and untack their horses. You will learn many aspects of caring for your horse and tack as well as horse behavior and how to communicate with this large prey animal.

Once a student has developed an independent seat and can confidently handle their horse they may move on to learn dressage, jumping, showing, horse training, barrels, etc.