Education

Introduction to Horse Ownership

Introduction to Horse Ownership (IHO) Classes offer hands-on training to better understand how to handle and care for your horse.

IHO Workshops are separated into two parts to offer hands-on training to better understand how to handle and care for your horse. Workshops are priced at $250 for both Part One and Part Two. Each workshop is limited to ONLY FOUR participants.

Part 1
Choosing and Handling Your Horse

Choosing the right equine partner
Leading the horse
Horse behavior
50 shades of horses

General Care and Equine Professionals

Routine Maintenance
Equine Professionals
Grooming instruction
Tack and equipment care
Seasonal care

Housing and Nutrition

Creating a safe environment
Boarding options
Grain and supplements
Forage

Part 2
Trailer Safety

Types of trailers
Trailer loading
Trailer safety

Physical Maintenance

Free lunging
Lunging with a lunge line
Stretches and massages

Medical Maintenance

Application of bandages
Checking vitals
Administering medication
Common illness and ailments

Workshops are non-refundable and in a first come-first serve format, so be sure to register early! Registration closes when a workshop is full and no later than four days prior to the beginning of each workshop. A take-home book will be provided for each workshop.

All students will receive participation certificates!

*Closed-toed shoes are required for each class.
*Participants must be 10 years of age or older to attend.

Teaching Fundamentals

This is an online course designed to improve teaching skills and prepare participants for a teaching certification. Each session consists of four classes and includes homework assignments and bonus material. Each class takes place on Zoom and lasts approximately one hour. Courses are priced at $100 and is limited to ONLY FOUR participants.

This course includes:

Task Analysis
Flexible Explanation
Effective Communication
Lesson Planning
Getting Creative
Thinking Ahead
Student Evaluations

All students will receive participation certificates!

*Please note: This course focuses on teaching techniques and does not include horsemanship lessons. Prior equine experience is highly recommended for this class.