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My Little Pony
Introduction to horses for children. Parents must be present on facility grounds for duration of the lesson. One-hour class includes basic safety, grooming, leading and saddling techniques. Ponies and helmets provided. Class may be repeated.
Age: | 4-8 yrs. with parent/guardian |
Date: | By appointment |
Time: | Varies, call for details |
Fee: | $20/Person |
Pony Pals
Private introduction to horses for a young child. Parents must be present on facility grounds for duration of the lesson. Includes horse-related story time, stable tour, grooming, petting and feeding miniature ponies. Class may be repeated..
Age: | 4-7 yrs. with parent/guardian |
Date: | By appointment |
Time: | Varies, call for details |
Fee: | $15/Person |
Youth HorseSHOE I and II
Homeschool HorseSHOE I and II
Sheriff’s Horsemanship Outreach and Education (HorseSHOE) teaches safety around horses and basic grooming, saddling and riding techniques. Eight students per class. Horses and helmets provided.
Age: | 7-16 yrs. | |
Date: | SHOE I Session 1: Thurs., Sept. 3-24 SHOE I Session 2: Tues., Sept. 29, Oct. 6-27 SHOE II Session 1: Thurs., Oct. 1-22 SHOE II Session 2: Tues., Oct. 27, Nov. 3-17 |
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Time: | Youth: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Home school: 10-11 a.m. |
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Fee: | $80/Session |
Adult HorseSHOE I and II
For adults who always wanted a horse or just want to get back into riding. Teaches basic horsemanship skills, including safely approaching, haltering, leading, grooming and saddling. Horses and helmets provided. Eight students/class.
Age: | 18 yrs. and up | |
Date: | By appointment | |
Time: | Varies, call for details | |
Fee: | $60/4 Group Lessons | $120/4 Private Lessons |
Riding Lessons
Private, semi-private and group instruction with your horse or one of ours. Beginning to advanced riders focus on a specific skill set including balance, seat, effective leg aids and control. Completion of HorseSHOE I and II required.
Age: | 7 yrs. and up | |
Date: | By appointment | |
Time: | Varies, call for details | |
Fee: | $100/4 group lessons | |
$120/4 semi-private lessons | ||
$140/4 private lessons |
Horse-Themed Birthday Parties
Give your little or big “buckaroo” a birthday party to remember. Party is held in the meeting room followed by lead line horseback rides and/or petting and grooming miniature horses in the indoor arena. Each horse can give 10 rides/hour.
Age: | 5 yrs. and up | |
Date: | Wed.-Sun. | |
Fee: | $70 | Room Rental |
$40/Hour | Each Lead Line Horse | |
$30/Hour | Miniature Horse Grooming |