HORSE DISCOVERY HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM
Whether your child is a budding equestrian or you simply seek an alternative educational approach, our Homeschool Program offers an enriching experience. Join us at PLEASANT RIDGE FARM and let the journey of education, horsemanship, and personal growth begin.
SPRING 2024 DATES
April, May, June
Registration is OPEN
We have an INDOOR ARENA
and a HEATED LOUNGE
for YEAR ROUND RIDING!
HOMESCHOOL HORSEMANSHIP & RIDING PROGRAM
Indoor Arena for year round riding!
Heated lounge for parents
This course is structured to help those with limited or no horse experience gain the valuable knowledge and tools they need to be both safe and effective with horses both in the saddle and on the ground. During this class students will learn in a group setting. All early aspects about horses, their care, correct horsemanship, independent horse handling and the basics of centered riding will be covered.
This is a 3 month INTRODUCTORY program for homeschool kids
Ages 7 to 17
Weekly Lesson
Each lesson is 2 hours long
12 total lessons over 3 months, April, May, June
Class size is limited for one-on-one attention.
$175 per month
Because of these lessons being outside of our prime riding time we are able to
offer you these classes for a greatly reduced price!
Questions? Email us brily17@ptd.net or call 570-856-4977
Full syllabus below!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS SPECIAL PROGRAM?
Weekly lesson - Each lesson is 2 hours long. These lessons will start with the fundamentals of safety and ground handling and work up to rider development of balance and effective aids in the saddle. Fun, hand on learning games!
Study Guide/Workbook - Printed materials to supplement learning at home and fill students imagination of what’s to come!
Online progress chart - See all the skills students have accomplished successfully and watch as their check list of skills grow over the duration of the course! Includes easy to access online supplemental educational and study guide materials as well!
Fully structured curriculum - Taught by professionals in the industry who are ARIA certified (American Riding Instructor Association) and United States Pony Club leaders and members in a safe and clean facility.
Indoor arena will be used
$ 175.00 per month - April, May, June 2024.
12 total lessons over 3 months
This is a three month class and will be be billed monthly.
Small class size.
If classes do not fill we reserve the right to cancel classes
Credit/debit Card will be put on file for monthly recurring charge until end of course
Can also be paid in full up front - contact us brily17@ptd.net
SPRING SESSION 2024
APRIL, MAY, JUNE
Tuesdays , 12 noon -2pm
12 lessons over three months
Lesson Dates:
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18
Monthly cost $175
Detailed syllabus below
PRF has an Indoor Arena & Heated lounge
Questions? Email us brily17@ptd.net
or call 570-856-4977
Syllabus
Subject to change
12 LESSONS TOTAL OVER 3 MONTH SESSION
MONTH 1 - THE BASICS
Tuesdays, 12 noon to 2:00
120 minutes
WEEK 1
Tuesday Barn rules and safety
Meet your pony pal!
Basic horse body language and facts
WEEK 2
Tuesday Quick rules and safety review.
How to groom/tack your horse
Simple ground work, leading, turning stopping.
Riding basics
WEEK 3
Tuesday Groom and tack practice
Learn to correctly adjust stirrups and girth
Riding basics
WEEK 4
Tuesday Groom and tack practice
Balance and seat exercises review
Riding basics
WEEK 5
Tuesday Groom and tack practice
Balance and seat exercises
Work on learning riding fundamentals and building a strong foundation in the saddle
MONTH 2 - RIDING FUNDAMENTALS
MOUNTED
Tuesdays, 12noon to 2:00.
120 minutes
Continued work on learning riding fundamentals and building a strong foundation in the saddle
UNMOUNTED
Weekly alternate group activities (subject to change)
Week 1 - Pony Tales
Week 2 - Pony Pictionary
Week 3 - Label the Tack Parts
Week 4 - Stuff Happens Card Challenge
MONTH 3 - RIDER DEVELOPMENT - Emphasis on creating independent riders
Continued work on learning riding fundamentals and building a solid foundation in the saddle
MOUNTED
Tuesdays, 12 noon to 2:00
120 minutes
Last week of session will be Leveling Up “testing” day.
Awards and ribbons will be given. Friends and Family welcome to attend!
Skill sets that will be evaluated
Independently and safely catch, groom, and tack horse
Independently walk on the rail showing balanced position
Independently trot on the rail down one long side showing posting
Independently walk and/or trot a pattern showing steering
Understand the basics of horsemanship and safety
UNMOUNTED
Weekly alternate group activities (subject to change)
Week 1 - Horse color/breed scavenger hunt
Week 2 - Goal setting - vision board creation
Week 3 - Level Up testing week.
Once students “graduate” from the homeschool introductory program
They are ready to join our regular lesson program!!
Questions? Email us brily17@ptd.net or call 570-856-4977
Get In Touch
Email: pleasantridgefarmllc@gmail.com
Address
Office: 122 Barn Swallow Lane
Assistance Hours
hours vary daily
Phone Number:
(570) 856-4977
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Eyes Up, Heals Down and Horsemanship over ALL
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