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Our 7 Level lesson curriculum
LEVEL 1
Foundations & Safety
Confidence, connection, and basic handling
- Barn safety & herd behavior
- Catching, haltering, leading
- Grooming & hoof care
- Reading horse body language
- Mounting basics
- Walk only, balance exercises
Outcome — Student can safely handle a horse on the ground and walk under supervision.
LEVEL 2
Basic Riding Skills
Control, rhythm, and communication
- Walk–halt transitions
- Steering with reins + seat
- Intro to posting trot
- Safe arena etiquette
- Circles and serpentines
Outcome — Student can walk/trot with control and maintain rhythm.
LEVEL 3
Intermediate Horsemanship
Timing, and partnership
- Full posting trot
- Sitting trot introduction
- Yielding hindquarters & forequarters
- Understanding pressure & release
- Tack knowledge — saddle fit, bit types
Outcome — Student demonstrates consistent trot work and improved communication.
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 4
Advanced Riding Basics
Balance, transitions, and precision
- Canter introduction
- Transitions between gaits
- Pole work
- Independent seat & hands
- More advanced patterns
Outcome — Student can walk/trot/canter with control and maintain balance.
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 4
Discipline Exploration
Skill refinement and exposure to specialties
- Trail riding skills
- Dressage basics
- Western patterns
- Jumping poles & crossrails
- Liberty groundwork
- Obstacles & confidence building
Outcome — Student identifies strengths and preferred discipline.
LEVEL 6 (ADVANCED PROGRAM)
LEVEL 6 (ADVANCED PROGRAM)
LEVEL 6 (ADVANCED PROGRAM)
Advanced Partnership
Leadership, finesse, and horse understanding
- Lateral work — leg yield, side pass
- Canter leads & simple changes
- Lunging and long-lining
- Reading subtle horse cues
- Conditioning for horse and rider
Outcome — Student rides independently with advanced control and solves common challenges.
LEVEL 7 (ADVANCED PROGRAM)
LEVEL 6 (ADVANCED PROGRAM)
LEVEL 6 (ADVANCED PROGRAM)
Mentor & Instructor Prep
Teaching, leadership, and horse management
- Assisting with lessons
- Safety supervision
- Horse selection for riders
- Behavior assessment
- Program horse care plans
- Trauma-aware teaching
Outcome — Student can mentor beginners and demonstrate program-level mastery.
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