HORSE HANDS Home Engage Horse Hands HORSE HANDS FOR ALL AGES Horse Hands at the Phoenix Zoo is a unique program, including equine caregiving and horseback riding lessons, led by Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA)-accredited instructors. Each Horse Hands program is a four-week series, where CHA equine handlers take students, based on their experience level, through the steps of meeting a variety of horse breeds, recognizing and taking care of their needs, bonding with them and learning to ride them safely. Horse Hands is an educational, interactive and fun-filled experience connecting people of all ages to the wonder of horses and horseback riding. Classes take place at Thunderbirds Charities Equine Facility at the Phoenix Zoo and are available for children and adults! REGISTER NOW! PROGRAM DETAILS Ages: Ages 3+ Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver FIND YOUR PROGRAM Mini Horse Hands (ages 3-4 + a caregiver) This four-day series is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your little one to our gentle equine. These hands-on caregiving classes include learning basic needs of a horse, grooming, stable chores, an introduction to riding and more! This is a great time for you and your child to come and have fun with horses while learning safe practices as we do it. This program is designed for children ages 3 to 4 years old. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Program is 4 days for one hour each day. Price: Member: $79.20 General: $99 Junior Horse Hands (ages 5-6 + a caregiver) Horse Hands Level 1 (ages 7-14) This three-day program is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and cleaning a horse’s stall. They also learn the process of preparing a horse to be ridden, which culminates with their first riding experience. Price: Member: $135 General: $165 Horse Hands Level 2 (ages 7-14) Horse Hands Level 3 ages 7-14) Horse Hands Level 1 for Adults (ages 15+) If you have never been on a horse before, or if you are somewhat experienced with horses but would like to learn more about their behavior and caregiving, or just generally brush up on your horsemanship skills, then this four-week program is for you. Currently unavailable. Introduction to Driving (ages 15+) Horse Hands Horseback Riding Series EXPLORE MORE PROGRAMS KIDS & FAMILY ADULT PROGRAMS CAMPS Buy Tickets Membership Donate About Contact Careers Blog Press Privacy Policy zNews