Teaching Young Adults Essential Horsemanship Skills

Horses are a part of our heritage and it is a joy to offer skills of this heritage to our children. We have found that horses enhance the lives of those who come into contact with them. It is our pleasure to be able to offer this gift to children. Working with horses teaches many skills and behaviors that prove useful later in life, as well as teaching a respect for animals and nature. The Bright Way Youth Riding Program is our way of sharing those benefits with future generations.

Our youth program is designed to teach the student a broad range of horsemanship skills, in addition to how to ride a horse. In the style of the old world horse academy, we teach the student horse care, horse psychology, grooming, tacking, and other aspects of horse keeping.

The program is built on the foundation of:

• Teach well rounded horsemanship
• Teach caring and respect for animals
• Keep the student safe
• Present the student with challenging yet attainable goals
• Provide an environment where the student can build self-esteem and gain confidence

We tailor the program to meet the needs of two age groups: the Itty Bitty Riders - ages 4 to 7 years; and the Young Riders Program - ages 8 years and up.

The lesson plan includes both ground school and horseback training. The goals of the Youth Program are described below.

Ground school:

• Teach the student how to safely be around and work around a horse
• How to groom a horse
• How to lead a horse
• How to saddle and bridle a horse, if applicable

Horseback Training:

• Begin work on balance - without reins
• Grow confidence
• Learn to feel and move with the horse
• Seat position
• Introduce reins when the student is ready
• Speed work - rate integrity and directional control
• Pattern work - circles, figure 8's, etc.
• Gymkana activities

More advanced horseback activities will be taught if the student has a particular interest. This program is paced for the student and the interests of the student are taken into consideration during lesson planning and goal setting. The lessons can be taught either Western or English depending on the desires and goals of the student.

Youth Horsemanship Program This 6 lesson package is designed for Young Riders (ages 8-16) who wants to learn how to handle and ride horses safely. All classes are 60 minutes long.		Tuition
	Private	$395
	Semi-Private (2)	$325

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