​What Is Horsemanship?

Horsemanship is the foundation of working with horses and focuses on understanding how horses think, feel, and communicate. This unmounted program emphasizes safety, observation, handling skills, and relationship-building—while also fostering patience, self-awareness, and trust.

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Participants learn not just what to do around horses, but why it matters, creating humans who are thoughtful, capable, and kind partners to the horse.

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Who It’s For

Horsemanship is designed for:

• Children, teens, and adults

• Beginners and those building foundational horse skills

• Participants interested in horse care and relationship-building

• Humans who want meaningful horse time without riding

No riding experience is required.

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What Participants Learn

Horsemanship sessions may include:

• Safe handling and leading skills

• Grooming and basic horse care

• Tacking and untacking (educational focus, not mounted use)

• Understanding horse behavior and communication

• Barn etiquette and daily care routines

Sessions are progressive and individualized, allowing participants to grow at their own pace.

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What Horsemanship Supports

Through regular participation, humans build:

• Confidence and situational awareness

• Emotional regulation and patience

• Respectful leadership and communication

• Responsibility and consistency

• A deeper appreciation for the horse as a sentient partner

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Session Formats

Horsemanship is offered as:

• Individual sessions

• Small group sessions

• Family or private group sessions

Availability may vary based on horse and instructor scheduling.

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What to Wear

• Closed-toe shoes or boots

• Long pants

• Weather-appropriate layers

• Clothing you don’t mind getting dusty

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Our Philosophy

We believe strong horsemanship is built on relationship, not force. By centering the horse’s well-being and the human’s awareness, we create learning experiences rooted in trust, respect, and understanding.

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Good horsemanship starts on the ground—and grows through connection.

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WHEN:

Every other Saturday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

COST:

$80/person (discount offered to weekly lesson clients)​