Group Horsemanship Clinics

Horsemanship Clinics are a great way for your group to enjoy a horse ride, learn more about barn animals, and have fun!

• We will design the clinic to meet the needs of your group.
• Listed below are common clinic descriptions. Each clinic can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of your group.
• A group can also schedule a trail ride if they do not want the full clinic.
• Groups are allowed to bring horse treats to feed the horses. You can find recipes on the internet (please check the recipe ingredients with horsemanship staff).

Conditions

Please make note of the following conditions.

• All riders for must be at least 9 years old.
• Minimum attendance is at least 6, maximum is 30. Groups over 8 will be split into two groups, groups over 16 will be split into three groups and will need more time.
• Helmets are provided for all riders, though participants may bring their own ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets. Our staff will check and approve helmet before riding.
• Riders must be able to mount horses with very minimal assistance from staff. Guests unable to mount horse or decide they do not want to trail ride that day will be able to spend time with our other farm animals.
• There is a $150 deposit to hold your clinic day and time. The deposit must be paid upon receipt of the emailed agreement. It is non-refundable if canceled less than two weeks before event.

We have curriculums for the following all age levels.

Level 1 Clinic

Average Time Length: 1h 30m
Fee: $40 per student

Our basic clinic teaches general knowledge of caring for horses and riding. The package fee includes a trail ride and our Horse Care Class. Parents and group leaders may accompany the group on the trail ride for $30.00 per adult or leader.

The horse care lessons will cover the following topics: basic horse care skills, feeding, grooming, facility upkeep, along with time for questions the group has about other horse care topics.

Level 2 Clinic

Average Time Length: 2h 15m
Fee: $75 per student

This badge teaches beginner horsemanship skills. It is a 2h 15m clinic with a maximum of 16 people, they will be divided into groups of 8 or less. Special clinics can be set up for groups over 16 people.

There are three parts to this clinic:

• Part 1 – Horsemanship safety
• Part 2 – Learn and practice to groom and tack a horse
• Part 3 – A riding lesson teaching communication cues with a horse while riding. This will accommodate all skill levels in the group.

If groups would like to build on this class, they may schedule additional lessons.