Homeschool program

This program is an excellent way for homeschooled children/youth to learn all about horses and get some physical activity. Participants will learn about horsemanship, both on the ground and in the saddle. We use miniature horses and full size horses in our program. The small size of our miniature horses are beneficial because they are exactly like horses but less intimidating, making them perfect for ground work, leading, brushing, and safety. Participants engage in team emphasized exercises and find themselves learning valuable skills in a fun, and exciting atmosphere. 

Each Session is 1.5 hours and may include: 

~ Theory - Learning about horses 

~ A craft, coloring sheets, or games 

~ Physical work with the miniature horses, learning basic handling skills through a variety of games, and obstacle courses  

~ Riding Lesson, which includes games and/or a trail ride

~ Stable Management

~ Work with other animals such as miniature goats and donkey’s

Participants will be learning about:

- Horse handling 

- Stable cleaning

- Animal care

- Safety around horses

- Grooming 

- Horse feeding 

- Horse care 

- Horse body language 

- And much more!  

Parents are not obligated to stay, and participants may be dropped off earliest 10 min before their scheduled class, and must be picked up by the specified end time. If parents are staying, we encourage them to sidewalk during their child's riding lesson, especially for the younger children. Sidewalker's support, and help the rider as needed to perform the lesson tasks, and it's a good way for parents to be part of their children's activities.

**All riders must be wearing covered footwear with a heel (approx 1-1.5 inches), and all riders must wear a riding helmet (ASTM/SEI certified equestrian helmet). Riders may purchase their own helmet, or use one provided by the facility. **Bike helmets are not approved** 

Classes fill up fast - in order to secure a spot, please email us at info.MeadowRidge@gmail.com

*2023/24 DAYS/TIMES

Monday 10am-11:30am

Fridays 10am-11:30am

Cost - $250/Month (4 Sessions per month)