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Lessons
Children
can gain so much from riding lessons. They learn patience, compassion
for another being, responsibility, sportsmanship and a lot more.
It can result in a life long passion and respect for horses and
the enjoyment of riding.
At
What Age To Start Lessons
The age at which your child starts riding can vary, depending
on the child's size and maturity. Generally, however, most children
should be at least 5 years old. They can be introduced to
riding sooner on a lead line to start them off, before accepting
them into a lesson program.
Riding
Gear
While it's not necessary to run out and buy expensive riding gear
before your first lesson, you will certainly be more comfortable
if you wear suitable clothing.
Jeans are best, and on your feet, you'll want shoes with a good shank to give your
feet support in the stirrups. A small heel will lessen the chance
that your foot will slip all the way through the stirrup.
Safety
Horses can be unpredictable animals and safety will be an important
part of the lesson program and in your future life with and around
horses.
Your
First Lessons
Don't be surprised if much of your first lesson is spent on the
ground. As mentioned above, horse can be an unpredictable animal
and a good amount of time will be spent on teaching you about
the correct handling of horses, before allowing you to get on.
You'll learn about haltering and leading, grooming and tacking
up etc. Some people might think this is a waste of money - they
are eager to get mounted and get riding. However, this is all
part of horsemanship and the more competent you are around horses,
the better relationship you will have with them going forward.
Your early lessons will be geared towards giving you the skills
you need to become a good rider. You'll learn the correct way
to mount, the correct position, the aids which you will use to
communicate with the horse, etc.
Group Lessons
Private Lessons
Beginners Intermediate Advanced
What
can come from your Lessons
If
you take lessons with us when your ready we will offer you the
chance of going out on trail rides with us.
We
have groomed trails through the bush and a camping area on the
property where you can tie the horses and have a cook out over
the open fire pit and spend the night if you would like.
Team Ranch Sorting will also be offered to the students when their
riding skills are appropriate for the event.
Note: If you are unsure about taking lessons you are more then welcome to come and watch and see if it's right for you before you commit.
Call
us at 905-774-1373 or click
here to email us!
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