Horseback Riding And Care

Campus
Crozet Campus
Level
Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11
Instructor
Jacquelyn Henley, Robin Shirley
Semester
Fall 2024
Day
Wednesdays 3:00-4:00pm
Cost
14 Weeks; $490 ($35/class), 7 weeks; $245 ($35/class)

Horseback Riding and Care

This class is taught by Jacquelyn Henley who is a seasoned equestrian with extensive experience in formal riding and polo, and has taught riding lessons in the Crozet community for over 5 years. One of her barn managers, now director of The Compass Center Foundation, Robin Shirley, will assist her with the lessons.

This is a beginner’s class. Parents must stay during the class.

Kids will be introduced gently and patiently to horse safety, care and basics of riding. We will learn and practice a variety of introductory skills in the areas of barn management, equestrian habitat maintenance, nutrition and science of feeding, human/horse relationship skills, riding skills, grooming and hygiene, etc.

In this class, kids will:

  • Learn horse safety and etiquette
  • Care for the horses through grooming, feeding, mucking stalls, and basic first aid care, if applicable
  • Practice basic riding technique
  • Learn about the various types of tack and other equine supplies and equipment
  • Gain exposure to barn and supply management
Time Place Room Date Range Instructor
3:00pm – 4:00pm Barnyard Tack Room

Wednesdays, Sept 3 – Dec 20, 2024

(Or October 25th for a 7 week class)

 Jacquelyn Henley