I do require that students enter into a contract for a minimum number of lessons. This varies from type to type of instruction being taken. See Rates page for full details.

• Basic Horse Care-Covers general issues of feeding,grooming,proper saddling,bridling,mounting, and safety concerns. No contract minimum.
• Western Equitation-Covers proper rider position,balance,proper cues to the horse,collection,show ring courtesy,and too much more to list. Contract minimum of 6.
• English Equitation/Saddle Seat-Covers rider positions,proper use of a two point,collection of horse,use of impulsion,difference between working trot and extended trot,proper use of cues,arena courtesy,and if needed proper use of leg aides. Contract minimum of 6.
• Hunter over Fences-Covers proper body positioning of the rider before-during-after jumping a fence,proper way to line up the horse on the fence to jump,best uses for Impulsion on a jump coarse. Contract minimum of 4.
• Jumper-Covers proper technique for sharper turns,cutting corners,picking the best line for your horse to make the jumps. See Hunter over fences for other aspects. Contract minimum of 4.
• Driving-Covers proper techniques for turning,backing the horse and cart,going around obstacles,proper harnessing,hitching up,rein handling, and general safety issues. Contract minimum of 4.

When contract period has been fulfilled the student has the option to take additional lessons for an hourly rate.

Students under the age of 18 must have a parent/gaurdian sign the initial contract. Riding helmets are required for all students,and proper riding foot wear.

Well thats the majority of it, I do break down into off shoots of each type, for instance Western, I also teach Cutting,Reining. So if you dont see it make sure to ask us about it.