The children participate in a variety of fun and therapeutic activities while mounted on quiet, well-trained horses and assisted by trained Aides. The curriculum is designed to increase motor skills development, balance and coordination, communication, and social skills. Horseback riding skills are a natural part of the classes. Sessions are 30 minutes long. Building on skills learned in Tiny Tots classes, Little Riders is the next step in equestrian education.
Children help groom and ready their horse for riding, then mount up and practice real riding skills.
This program takes the child from riding on the lead-line with an assistant to riding independently. Sessions are 45 minutes in length. With instruction, supervision, and encouragement from the Instructor and staff Aides, the youngsters learns horse care for and riding skills. This includes cleaning the horse s stall, feeding and watering, grooming, cleaning the saddle and other equipment, and helping with the animal s health needs. Each class is 90 minutes.