This page illustrates what is usually involved in an hour long Equibloom lesson.

While doing equine activities a rider is:

• Physical, using strength, balance and coordination on and off the horse.
• Thinking, recalling, problem solving while tasking and learning new skills.
• Developing affective skills as a result of the relationship with the horse, instructor and assistant.

From arrival to departure, a rider is given the opportunity to express independence through horsemanship.

Back to top   Arrive and Gear Up - 5 minutes

This time is to fit the rider's helmet, talk about the activities or other topics and answer the many questions that are asked by riders.

Helmets in a Variety of Sizes

Back to top   Greet & Groom - 10 minutes

The rider will participate in grooming and tacking, leading the horse and other activities from the ground.

Grooming

Tacking Up

Leading the Horse

Back to top   Long Reining - 10 minutes

The rider will long rein the horse around the field or mounting area and then treat the horse.

Long Reining Shaymar

Treating Shaymar

Back to top   Mounted Work - 30 minutes

The rider will mount and follow a lesson plan. The curriculum each month of weekly lessons is planned to include a monthly topic, an obstacle course, a bareback lesson and a dressage lesson.

Mounting the Horse

Holding Reins at the Walk

Doing Two Point

Trotting

Back to top   Lead & Treat - 5 minutes

The rider will dismount, lead the horse back to the barn, reward the horse with a treat, and return to the waiting area. Parents are given a briefing, usually by the proud and accomplished rider!

Preparing to Lead the Horse Back to the Barn

Treating the Horse