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Lesson Placement

Please register for the course most appropriate to your experience and ability level. Discuss course selection as needed by contacting ecstables@earlham.edu or the Lesson Coordinator directly. The following table outlines what you can expect from your riding lesson course according to your experience.

If you ... you should register
for ...		 and can expect to ...
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.
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