True horsemanship starts long before your foot goes in the stirrup. As any horse person will tell you, riding is a reward for the many hours spent on the daily upkeep and maintenance of a horse.

Our class is a highly recommended course on the basics of horse care designed for those who want to volunteer at HFH, those who are thinking of buying or adopting a horse or people who simply want to learn more about horses through an intense "hands-on" experience.

Instructor
Beth Kirk
409-935-0277

Course Details

Days:

• Saturday for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
• Saturday and Sunday for the Advanced
• All attendees will begin classes on Saturday morning this phase will be 4 hours.
• Intermediate and Advanced class attendees will continue Saturday afternoon.
• This phase will be 2 hours.
• Advanced attendees will return on Sunday this phase will be a further 4+ hours.
  

Basic: This class will cover

• How a horse thinks
• Safety
• Senses
• Grooming – Hands on
• Colors and Markings
• First Aid
• Body Language
  

Intermediate: This class will cover

• Herd Dynamics
• Bathing – Hands On
• Feeding
• Behavior
  

Advanced – This class will cover

• Regular Vet Visits
• Vaccinations
• Space to keep a horse
• Tack
• Tacking – Hands On
• Body Scoring
  

Individual Rate:

• Basic $75.00
• Intermediate $100.00
• Advanced $150.00
• Additional family members half-price
• Parent or Guardian must attend with anyone 12 to 16.
• Participants must be 12 or older to participate.

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