If you ... |
you should register for ... |
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have never ridden or have done a few guided trail rides or pony rides |
AWPE 171 — Riding Lessons I: Beginner |
learn to catch, groom and tack up a horse safely; mount and dismount; move, stop, and steer while mounted; begin the posting trot. |
can catch, groom, and tack up a horse safely with some assistance; know how to mount and dismount; know how to stop, go, and steer reliably at the walk |
AWPE 172 — Riding Lessons II: Advanced Beginner |
develop proficiency in horse care; develop balance in the posting trot; improve accuracy in changing speed and direction. |
are confident in preparing a horse to be ridden and well-balanced at the posting trot |
AWPE 173 — Riding Lessons III: Intermediate |
perfect the two-point trot; begin and develop cantering. |
are confident and well-balanced at all gaits |
AWPE 174 — Riding Lessons IV: Beginning Jumping |
develop finesse in all gaits; begin to develop finesse in all gaits and begin to learn safe jumping techniques. |
are confident and well-balanced at all gaits, and have some experience jumping |
AWPE 175 — Riding Lessons V: Advanced Jumping |
develop finesse in all gaits and continue to develop safe jumping techniques. |