Developing Rider Program
- Open to new riders with no or limited experience.
- Open to Graduates from the Tots Program.
- A collection of 8 discounted private lessons.
- Open Lesson Program rates apply after lesson 8.
Program Goals
- Preparing students for the Open Lesson Program
- Teaching them to Groom and Tack up/Untack on their own.
- Teaching students to confidently Walk and Trot off of the lunge line.
Lesson Types
- Starter Pack #1: Lessons 1 - 4
- 1 Hour Private Lessons
- 20-30 Minutes of riding
- Learn the basics of grooming, tack, and riding.
- Lesson 4 is “Test Day”
- Student demonstrates that they can tack up/untack on their own.
- 1 Hour Private Lessons
- Starter Pack #2: Lessons 5 - 8
- 30 Minute Private Lessons
- Improve grooming and tack skills.
- Learn to ride off the lunge line.
- Readies students for group lessons.
What to Expect
- For Starter Pack #1:
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to the Lesson Time
- For Starter Pack #2:
- Arrive 30 Minutes prior to lesson to groom and tack up.
- Allow for an additional 30 minutes post-lesson to untack and groom.
- If the student is under 10 Parents are asked to supervise/assist tacking up and untacking before and after each lesson.