Equestrian Classes

Pony Pals   
Ages 5 to 8
This program is designed to introduce young children to the wonders of horses. This week-long course instructs young horse enthusiasts in the care and feeding of horses, the safety standards needed to work around horses, and the basics of horsemanship and riding. The program starts with classroom instruction each day where the kids will learn the "vocabulary" of the horse world -- words like "hoof" and "withers" then move to a hands-on experience in the barn. Students will receive four riding lessons. The final day of their session is a recital for parents to demonstrate their horse skills. Highlights of the program include a CD of pictures of the student's horse experiences all week, a fun, take-home horsey craft, a workbook and the memories of a lifetime!

Monday-Friday, June 25-29. 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-906-94     $189
Triangle H Farm, 2082 South Moreland Road, Edwardsville
Marcy Heepke, instructor

Monday-Friday, July 23-27. 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-906-95     $189
Triangle H Farm, 2082 South Moreland Road, Edwardsville
Marcy Heepke, instructor

 
Young Riders
Ages 5 to 8
Let’s go horseback riding! In this 4-week Saturday program, young riders will learn how to groom, tack and care for horses while learning to ride. Riders will practice their skills in a 200’ indoor arena, and have fun navigating over a bridge, across poles and around cones. Riders will receive  individualized instruction as they experience their first trotting steps. On the last day of class riders will be presented with rosette ribbons during an awards  ceremony after showing off their horseback riding skills for guests. Young riders need to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult who is willing to participate during the lesson. Class size is limited to maximize one-on-one attention. 

Saturdays, June 9-30, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
CECK-904-94     $95
Rocky Branch Stables, 4885 Rocky Branch Road, Bethalto

Saturdays, July 14-Aug 4, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
CECK-904-95     $95
Rocky Branch Stables, 4885 Rocky Branch Road, Bethalto
Lesa Teepe, instructor

 
Giddey-Up
Ages 9 and up
Let’s go horseback riding! Learn how to groom, tack and care for horses while learning English riding. Riders will get to practice posting trot everyday in a 200’ indoor arena. Art projects include designing, building, and painting a horse statue and a daily photo journal (in an air conditioned classroom.) Riding adventures include maneuvering through challenging obstacles in an outdoor arena course and riding at a relaxing walk on a genuine 5/8th mile horse racing track. Riders will be presented with rosette ribbons during an awards ceremony after showing-off their horseback riding skills and horse care knowledge for guests and parents during the last day of class. Camp will be divided into groups to ensure each camper receives individualized attention. Helmets are provided. No special clothing is required.

Monday-Thursday, June 11-14, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
CECK-902-94     $169
Rocky Branch Stables, 4885 Rocky Branch Road, Bethalto

Monday-Thursday, July 9-12. 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-902-95     $169
Rocky Branch Stables, 4885 Rocky Branch Road, Bethalto
Lesa Teepe, instructor

Saddle-Up
Ages 9 and up
Trot, Trot, Trot! Cross poles, circle cones, and stride down long stretches. Students will be designing their own routine to their choice of music. Guest speakers in the field of horseshoeing and horse training will be giving demonstrations. Art projects include a special class on how to draw horses using watercolor and charcoal. Riders will be presented with rosette ribbons during an awards ceremony after showing-off their horseback riding skills and horse care knowledge for guests and parents during the last day of class. Camp will be divided into groups to ensure each camper receives individualized attention. Helmets are provided. No special clothing required. Riders must have completed Beginning English Horseback riding, or have special permission from the instructor.

Monday-Thursday, July 30-Aug 2, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-903-94     $169
Rocky Branch Stables, 4885 Rocky Branch Road, Bethalto
Lesa Teepe, instructor

Horsemanship I
Ages 9 to 13
Have you always wanted to learn to ride a horse? Learn from the ground up how to ride and handle horses in a safe environment. Classes are held in an indoor riding arena on quiet, gentle horses perfect for beginning riders. Riding helments will be provided. A presentation for parents will be held on the last day.

Tuesday-Friday, June 19-22, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
CECK-900-94     $169
Rocky Branch Stables, 1968 Seminar Road, Brighton
Pat Titchenal, instructor

Horsemanship II
Ages 9 to 13
Have you always wanted to learn to ride a horse? Learn from the ground up how to ride and handle horses in a safe environment. Classes are held in an indoor riding arena on quiet, gentle horses perfect for beginning riders. Riding helments will be provided. A presentation for parents will be held on the last day.

Tuesday-Friday, July 17-20, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
CECK-901-94     $169
Rocky Branch Stables, 1968 Seminar Road, Brighton
Pat Titchenal, instructor