J & K Ranch Kennels

 










Lessons

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Location:

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Lessons are given at several locations in the Northwest Houston area

 

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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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$40.00 for a 45 to 60 Minute Lesson

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Lessons Scheduled by the Month & Paid in Advance

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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

 

Kelley Smith

Houston, TX  77065

Phone: (281) 469-2708

E-Mail:  jandkkennels@sbcglobal.net

 
   

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and J & K Ranch Kennels
All Rights Reserved

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