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Lessons
   
Welcome to the barn!
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We offer a
family friendly facility that can tailor instruction to the
individuals goals as a rider. Whether you are a beginner and
looking for basic skills and some practical knowledge of "Horsekeeping"
or looking for some polish for the "Showring", we will try our best
to accommodate your objectives as a rider. The basic outline of our
program is as follows. |
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROGRAM:
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Level One - Beginning:
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The goals for Level One
consist of developing basic horsemanship skills,
establishing control ,safety, an awareness of basic horse
psychology, and providing a positive experience. |
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Concepts and skills taught
include leading, grooming, saddling, mounting, position in
the saddle, how we communicate with the horse, an
introduction to gaits and some discussion of the mental
aspect of riding. |
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Level II - Intermediate:
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The goals for Level II
consist of furthering Level I skills. Concepts and skills
introduced include Collection, Balance, Seat and the basic
mechanics or riding and gait. |
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Level II - Advanced:
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At this level, instruction is
geared toward successful Showring performance |
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Concepts and skills discussed
include "Showring Procedure", Riding Aggressively, Focus,
and Basic Sports Psychology |
Special Needs Riders Welcome.
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Location:
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HWY 290 & North
Eldridge Area |
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Houston, Texas
77065 |
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Instructor:
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Kelley has had a life long
interest in horses and has been giving lessons for many
years. She has two grown children and has an academic
background in teaching and social work. |
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Fees:
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Four one Hour
lessons per month at $250.00 prepaid to be on the Lesson
Schedule |
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If you would like to
progress at a faster pace, two lessons per week are offered at
$450.00 per month. |
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Contact Info:
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832-428-6253 |
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I am looking forward to
meeting you.
MK Kelly Smith, L.B.S.W./Equine
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Kelley Smith
Houston, TX 77065
E-Mail:
jandkkennels@sbcglobal.net
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