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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 skill
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 students 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 Itty Bitty Riders Program consists of 1/2 hour lessons. There will be an instructor
and assistant (if necessary), or an assisting parent (encouraged). The lesson plan
includes both ground school and horseback training. The goals of the Itty Bitty Program
are described below.
Ground school:
 | Teach the child 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 for the child |
Horseback:
 | 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 |
These skills are taught through various exercises and games focused on keeping the
interest of the child. The pace of the program is tailored to each child's ability. The
child advances at his or her own pace.
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Itty-Bitty
Program
The classes are offered in
six-lesson phases with each class being 30 minutes long. |
Tuition |
| $335 |
Please contact us directly for more information.
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Last modified: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 |