These informative and fun workshops begin with classroom horsemanship study and finish out in the barn with hands on activities. This program is a great way for students to stay connected to the horses through the winter months and gain very useful horse knowledge.

Workshops are 90 minutes and the cost is $25.00 per class. Ages 8-15
Pony Pal classes are a scaled down versions of the same workshops. They are appropriate for children ages 5, 6, and 7.  60 minutes and the cost is $20.00 per class.

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Workshops offered:

Horse First Aid
Learn the essentials of providing First Aid to a horse. Students will become familiar with all of the items that are in a barn First Aid Kit. We will learn how to assess an injury and determine the steps that need to be taken in order to treat it. Each student will participate in a mock emergency to demonstrate his or her new skills.

Equine Nutrition
This class covers what we feed our horses and why. Students will learn how to calculate how much to feed a horse, what to feed a horse, how to know if your horse is eating enough or too much, and common diseases that come from poor nutrition. We will be cooking the horses a healthy nutritious snack to feed them at the end of the class. Each student will make their own “horsey” cookbook to take home.

Fit Riders
Come and learn some great exercises that you can do by yourself at home to help you become a stronger rider. We will be using some yoga techniques, a mini trampoline and stretching exercises to help strengthen our core muscles. These exercises will improve your form, comfort, and steadiness in your seat. Each student will take home a packet of exercises.

Harmony with Horses
Do you ever wish you could tell exactly what your pony is trying to tell you? This fun filled class will help you learn how to better communicate with your horse. We will be studying the body language of horses, watching how horses communicate with each other and learning more about how our horse wants us to communicate with them. Learn some tricks to help get your pony in the mood to give you a great ride.

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