Danada Equestrian Center Horsemanship II Lessons

Horsemanship III

Introduction to Horsemanship I | Introduction to Horsemanship II
Horsemanship IV | Horsemanship V | Placement Examination
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Students who enroll in Horsemanship III will continue to practice the techniques discussed in Introduction to Horsemanship I and II, as well as learn new techniques and exercises to further their riding skills.

Horsemanship III is open to graduates of Introduction to Horsemanship II or individuals who have successfully completed the Placement Examination. Horsemanship III consists of a six-week-long session, with classes meeting once per week for one hour. For your scheduling convenience, up to four classes are offered each session. Classes consist of a group of six students. Students must be at least 12 years of age to participate. This program can be repeated several times until the requirements for enrollment in Horsemanship IV are met.

If enrollment demand exceeds program capacities we utilize a lottery system to ensure a fair placement of applicants in classes.

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EDUCATIONAL INTENT

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

Mount unassisted from mounting block.
Perform the following arena schooling figures without the aid of cones:

- Two- and three-loop serpentine

- Changes of direction

- Ride circles of various sizes
Work without stirrups at the walk and trot.
Ride at the sitting trot.
Ride using posting diagonals and rate horse's speed.
Ride smooth transitions between walk and trot.
Work at the canter in a two-point position with control.
Work over ground poles and cavelletti at the walk and trot.

Students wishing to move on to Horsemanship IV must fulfill the requirements listed in the classes leading up to and including Horsemanship III. Students wishing to bypass Horsemanship III must take a Placement Exam.

The placement exam includes written and riding parts, and participants must score 90 percent or better on the above material to be eligible to advance into Horsemanship IV.

FEE - Horsemanship III Lessons

$185.00 (In-county resident)
$263.00 (Out-of-county resident)
Enrollment subject to approval by instructors.

Make-up lessons will not be available for Horsemanship III through V. Trail rides will be offered in place of missed lessons.

SESSION A (March 29 – May 15)
CODE	TIME	DATES	WEEKDAY
08-301A	01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.	4/4 - 5/9	Friday
08-302A	04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.	4/6 - 5/11	Sunday
08-303A	05:30 p.m. - 06:30 p.m.	4/7- 5/12	Monday
08-304A	07:30 p.m. – 08:30 p.m.	4/9- 5/14	Wednesday

*Note: No classes will be held May 1st - May 3rd.

SESSION B (May 16 – June 29)
CODE	TIME	DATES	WEEKDAY
08-301B	08:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.	5/21 - 6/25	Wednesday
08-302B*	6:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m.	5/17 –6/28	Saturday*
08-303B*	04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.	5/18 - 7/29	Sunday*

*NOTE: No classes will be held May 23rd through May 26th

SESSION C (July 13 – August 23)
CODE	TIME	DATES	WEEKDAY
08-301C	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	7/19 - 8/23	Saturday
08-302C	07:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.	7/14 - 8/18	Monday
08-303C	07:00 p.m. – 08:00 p.m.	7/ 16 - 8/20	Wednesday

SESSION D (September 2 – October 19)
CODE	TIME	DATES	WEEKDAY
08-301D*	04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.	9/7-10/19	Sunday*
08-302D*	01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.	9/5-10/17	Friday *
08-303D*	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	9/6-10/18	Saturday*

*NOTE: No classes will be held October 6 through October 12