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WWF Lessons
We offer a program to suite the needs of the equestrian whose
goals are to develop good riding skills and an understanding of
their equine partners, with safety always a top priority.
We offer balanced seat (Western or English) riding
instruction either on our well-disciplined horses and ponies or
yours.
Balanced Seat or Equitation involves the development
of the broad spectrum of riding skills known simply as
horsemanship. It is the learning and perfecting of both the
physical side of riding-balance, hand control, body position,
foot position, stamina, strength, and the mental side which
involves grace, poise, intellect and "feel" that is necessary
for exacting the maximum possible performance from a horse.
Any age is
welcome.
Our
private, hands-on instruction develops a safe, confident
learning experience whether you are a Beginner, Intermediate or
Advanced rider, competing at shows or just riding for fun.
Positive interactive methods are used to enhance your
style of riding while advancing at a comfortable pace.
WWF
invites people of any age to enjoy and participate in our lesson
program. We have beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.
Instruction will include:
• How to conduct yourself
safely around horses
• Horse care - Feeding, Cleaning,
Grooming, Tacking, Basic Medical, Etc.
• Types and colors of
horses
• Horsemanship
• Sportsmanship
• Showmanship in
the ring
• Horse anatomy and psychology
Following is a list of guidelines for the
levels at WWF.
The
skills that are listed below for each level will be practiced in
class.
Detailed Riding Levels for WWF:
Beginner
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Walk, sitting trot, posting trot |
Horse Sense |
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Steering |
Rules and Reasons
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Stand up at a walk |
Haltering
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Walk w/o irons or stirrups |
Leading
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Halt |
Parts of Horse and Tack |
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Reverse |
Grooming
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Dismount correctly
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Advanced Beginner
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Sit one/change diagonal |
Colors & markings |
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Stand up at a trot |
Breeds
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Sitting trot w/o irons or stirrups |
Stable Chores |
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Adjustment of irons or stirrups |
Catching |
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Switch crop |
Cooling Out |
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Put on saddle |
Aids |
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Backing the horse |
Balance |
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Gaits |
Patterns |
Intermediate
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Canter
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Horse Behavior |
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Correct diagonal |
Horse Sense |
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Serpentine (including changes of diagonals) |
Care of Equipment |
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Posting trot w/o irons |
1st Aid |
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Address the reins |
Transitions
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Patterns |
Jumping |
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Put on bridle |
Games |
Advanced
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Canter w/o irons |
Horse Behavior problems |
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Simple change of leads |
Horse Health |
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Stand up at the canter |
Collection – Flexion - Bending |
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Riding w/one iron or stirrup at a time |
Patterns |
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Bareback |
Lengthening - Shortening
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Headset |
Rhythm - Relaxation |
Inventory Check List for Everyone
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Steady Legs
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Spacing/rating the horse |
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Sit up straight |
Headset / collection |
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Open Shoulders |
Shoulders above hips |
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Steady hands |
Elbows bent |
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Hands at correct height |
Steering (fluid, smooth, quiet) |
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Toes in line with the knee |
Riding centered |
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Keeping the horse moving |
Eyes up / Chin up |
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Heels down and rolled out |
Give and Take / Finesse |
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Correct use of aids, signals |
Seat in the back of the saddle |
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Responsiveness / immediate change |
Effort |
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Listening / attentiveness / paying
attention
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Improvements / progress |
What happens if I need to cancel?
To avoid cancellation charges, we ask that
you contact us at least 48 hours before our lesson.
This allows us adequate time to fill your time slot.
No shows or cancellations less than 48 hours in advance
will be billed a $25.00 cancellation fee.
What will my parents do during my lesson?
With lesson schedules most parents choose to
run errands, stay and read a book, take a walk, relax in the
lounge, or just sit and enjoy the scenery.
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Private Lesson w/own Horse |
$30.00 per hour / $20.00 per 1/2 hour |
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Group
Lesson w/own Horse |
$26.00 Semi-private per hour / $18.00 per 1/2 hour |
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$22.00 (3-5 riders) only 45 min lessons |
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Private Lesson w/schooling Horse |
$35.00 per hour / $25.00 per 1/2 hour |
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$30.00 Semi-private per hour / $20.00 per 1/2 hour |
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Group
Lesson w/schooling Horse |
$27.00 (3-5 riders) only 45 min lessons |
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Family Discount Rate-School Horse |
$55.00 for 2 kids from same family at same time
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Travel charges for offsite lesson
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Within 5 miles free
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$.31 per mile roundtrip |
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Schooling Fee @ show |
$25.00 If there |
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$30.00 plus .31 a mile if special trip |
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Leasing Fee |
1/2 the price of board plus Ferrier fees |
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Includes full use of horse. Must use own pre-approved
equipment. Availability to use horse at shows and trail
rides. |
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