Services
Further Explanation
I am offering equestrian centers two programs of instruction that
will get their students "soaked" in the basics very quickly. The first
program is Boot Camp followed by Seat, Legs, and Hands. We
have all come through elementary math, reading and writing so that
we could move on to algebra, exciting novels, and journalism. When
equestrian centers target the elementary principles of foundational
horsemanship through progressive, outlined classes, the riders
advance into showing, jumping, and dressage at a much faster rate.
If the elementary principles are not introduced in our equestrian
lessons right from the start, then our students are going to be up
against some "tough spots" when the trainer isn't around. Horses
indeed crave leadership and it's only logical to teach a rider how to
support the fragile and fearful nature of their horse. Through proper
instruction a student as young as eight years old can learn to
diffuse the mounting anxieties of a tense horse. It is the philosophy
of both Classical Dressage and Natural Horsemanship that only a
relaxed and soft horse will be able to respond to the rider's cues. My
Boot-Camp curriculum is all about achieving softness through
supportive leadership. Softness is everything.....and there is no
substitute.
I am offering equestrian centers two programs of instruction that
will get their students "soaked" in the basics very quickly. The first
program is Boot Camp followed by Seat, Legs, and Hands. We
have all come through elementary math, reading and writing so that
we could move on to algebra, exciting novels, and journalism. When
equestrian centers target the elementary principles of foundational
horsemanship through progressive, outlined classes, the riders
advance into showing, jumping, and dressage at a much faster rate.
If the elementary principles are not introduced in our equestrian
lessons right from the start, then our students are going to be up
against some "tough spots" when the trainer isn't around. Horses
indeed crave leadership and it's only logical to teach a rider how to
support the fragile and fearful nature of their horse. Through proper
instruction a student as young as eight years old can learn to
diffuse the mounting anxieties of a tense horse. It is the philosophy
of both Classical Dressage and Natural Horsemanship that only a
relaxed and soft horse will be able to respond to the rider's cues. My
Boot-Camp curriculum is all about achieving softness through
supportive leadership. Softness is everything.....and there is no
substitute.
Class Schedule
Classes for Boot Camp are currently
underway at Fox Run Stables in
Shipshewana, Indiana. The cost is
$40.00 per class. The classes started
on March 6 and will continue through
April. Time; Sat. Mornings from 10-1.
Each session includes hands-on
participation for every student using my
own horses.
Classes for Boot Camp are currently
underway at Fox Run Stables in
Shipshewana, Indiana. The cost is
$40.00 per class. The classes started
on March 6 and will continue through
April. Time; Sat. Mornings from 10-1.
Each session includes hands-on
participation for every student using my
own horses.
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Class Outlines
Boot Camp
- class 1....Leadership
- class 2....The Seven Yields
- class 3....Lightness
- class 4....Softness at Halt and Walk
- class 5....Softness at Sitting Trot
- class 6....Softness at Rising Trot
- class 7....Softness at Canter
Seat Legs and Hands
(coming soon)
(coming soon)
- class 1.....No Saddle
- class 2.....No Reins
- class 3.....Gas Pedal
- class 4.....Mounted Seven
- class 5.....Obstacles
- class 6.....Sustained Softness
Clinics and Private
Lessons
Clinics
I am currently offering a two hour
demonstration clinic for $60.00 plus
mileage. I will be willing to come to any
equestrian center within 100 miles of
Sturgis, MI to demonstrate these
outlines using my own horse. If the
riders at your facility show interest,
group classes could be offered.
Private Lessons
I will drive to any farm within 60 miles
of Sturgis MI to offer individual private
lessons covering this same material.
Private lesson rate is $25.00 per hr.
plus mileage. Private lessons are with
your own horse.
Lessons
Clinics
I am currently offering a two hour
demonstration clinic for $60.00 plus
mileage. I will be willing to come to any
equestrian center within 100 miles of
Sturgis, MI to demonstrate these
outlines using my own horse. If the
riders at your facility show interest,
group classes could be offered.
Private Lessons
I will drive to any farm within 60 miles
of Sturgis MI to offer individual private
lessons covering this same material.
Private lesson rate is $25.00 per hr.
plus mileage. Private lessons are with
your own horse.
Notes To Students
We will provide the horse and all of
the tack for the Boot-Camp class. We
ask that you wear riding boots (or at
least a leather boot with a small heal).
We will have a riding helmet available
or you can bring your own. Please
dress in warm layers. The arena is
enclosed, but it is not heated. You may
choose to bring a lawn chair or use
the arena bleachers.
We will provide the horse and all of
the tack for the Boot-Camp class. We
ask that you wear riding boots (or at
least a leather boot with a small heal).
We will have a riding helmet available
or you can bring your own. Please
dress in warm layers. The arena is
enclosed, but it is not heated. You may
choose to bring a lawn chair or use
the arena bleachers.