Education/Clinics

CLINICS

We offer a variety of clinics, including trail guiding, riding instructing, harnessing and driving, and specialty clinics. We may occasionally have special guest instructors, so check our web site for times and dates. If you have questions, or would like to join a clinic, please call or email us.

Women's Equestrian Getaway
Friday, September 12th or Friday, November 7th
Noon to 5:00 PM
Cost: $95/person per session.

Join us for a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enjoy a group experience focusing on the unique relationship women can have with horses. We’re passionate equestrians who enjoy sharing our love for and knowledge of horses with others. Whether you’re 18 or 68, we believe it’s never too late to enter into the world of horses. Our instructors are friendly and knowledgeable, eager to answer any questions you have.

We will cover instinctual behaviors, horse care, grooming, saddle fitting, bridling, communication, rhythm skills, relaxation techniques and equipment care. Approximately half the time will be spent on horseback and half in an interactive instructional setting.

The Getaway begins at noon and concludes with a cookout dinner at 5:00 PM. We welcome you to stay and chat with your instructors and fellow riders for as long as you wish. Women (age 18+) of all experience levels are welcome. The cost includes a cookout dinner.

Father's Day Ride

Check back for 2009 dates
1:00-4:00
Cost: $65/person

A special event just for Father's Day! We welcome riders age 8 and up to bring their dads out for a great afternoon with horses. Fathers and their sons/daughters will spend the first hour in the barn grooming and saddling our well-trained horses, and then we will head into the arena for an hour lesson. The last hour will be spent on a trail ride (weather permitting).

Riders must be at least 8 years old. Registration Form and non-refundable deposit must be sent to our business office by June 7th. Please understand that this event is not designed for special needs riders.

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Classes will resume in the Fall.

Download the registration form

Introduce your student, ages 7 and up, to the wonderful world of horses. This course includes classroom instruction covering basic horse care and safety, anatomy, breeds, and equipment types, uses, and maintenance. The course also includes hands on instruction in western riding, and will cover tacking, untacking, basic horse control, navigating obstacles, proper riding position, and rhythm skills. Register two weeks in advance with a credit card number to hold or deposit is required. Minimum of four students required to hold a class. Classes are available Tuesday-Friday from September-May.

Course Options:
1. Two hours for four consecutive weeks between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
   Cost: $135/student.
2. Three consecutive days, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
   Cost: $150/student
3. Weekly hour-long lessons, four consecutive weeks between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This program focuses on grooming, saddling, bridling, and general western riding techniques.
   Cost: $90/student
   

Day of Horses

Celebrate your students’ love of horseback riding by taking a day to learn the fundamentals. This five hour program begins with an interactive talk on horse safety and care. Our experienced instructors will then assist the students in grooming, saddling, and bridling their own horses. Students will spend the rest of the day in the arena on horseback learning the basics of western riding: mounting, dismounting, proper posture, communication, control, and safe riding habits. The day includes a half hour lunch break. We will supply a campfire at no charge if you wish; students are responsible to bring their own lunches. (Don’t forget the roasting sticks!) Available from September through May, Tuesday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Please call at least two weeks in advance to make a reservation. Credit card number or deposit is necessary to hold the reservation. Minimum of 4 students required. Cost: 4-10 students $65/person, 10-14 students $60/person.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

We have a variety of activities for students. We can adapt any of our regular activities (trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, etc.) to fit the size and needs of your group. We also offer the following programs specifically designed for school groups:

1. Minnesota’s Early Pioneers History Program: A half hour historical presentation by Wargo Nature Center with props and printed handouts covering how settlers used hard work and horses to make homes for themselves in Minnesota. Students then take an hour long hayride through Bunker Hills Regional Park viewing the natural habitat of the region. We can accommodate groups up to 200. Cost: $12.75-16.50/student, dependent upon number of students and busing needs.
2. Horsemanship Program: An hour and a half program split in two parts. The first half is an interactive talk covering safety around horses, grooming, saddling, bridling, and basic horse care. The second half is a riding lesson in the arena that will teach basic riding posture, communication, and steering. We can accommodate up to 24 students per session. Cost: $30/student.

We offer a complimentary campfire in conjunction with your activity. There are picnic tables for students to enjoy their lunches or snacks around. We are happy to tailor an activity to fit the size and needs of your group. Please call at least two weeks in advance to schedule your activity. Deposits or credit cards are required to hold a reservation. Trail/pony riders under the age of 18 are required to wear helmets. You may bring your own or rent ours for $2 each.

DAYCARE

Plan an exciting outing for your daycare group with hand led rides on our gentle, well trained ponies. During warm weather months, an adult leads the pony on a shaded continuous loop path. For winter months, you may take the ride indoors to our spacious arena and get out of the wind and snow. You need to supply one leader per pony (up to four ponies) and adequate supervision for the children not riding. Included with the daycare program is the use of the indoor community room with picnic tables for snacks or activities. Call for pricing and availability.