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Riders are allowed to groom and tack their mounts and is part of the rider's learning and relationship. Beginners learning to ride will be required to learn these skills to the ability of their height and strength. These skills are required in order to ride a horse and will be practiced in each lesson thereafter. The first lesson will include riding but our main goal for this lesson is to learn safety practices and the skill of tacking up. The riders second lesson will include tacking instruction too and then more riding. The method is to offer instructions and then allow the student to, as much as possible, discover how to individually apply that horsemanship instruction to themselves. NOT a lecture forum. Riders are offered a program where thier improvement is charted and they earn badges as they progress.
SIZE OF SESSIONS
Sessions at Breezy Bluff are limited to 3 riders in the winter and to 4 riders in the summer. Rates are quoted for open sessions where others may or maynot be present. If you are looking for a private lesson, additional charge is added. Related riders are offered discounts when sharing the same hour on more than one horse.
WHAT TO WEAR
We supply helmets and require that all riders wear them. You are welcome to use the farm's helmets, but you may feel more comfortable at some point in ordering your own from our store.
HELMETS ARE WORN BY ALL AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOUNTED
Riding boots or shoes must have at least 1/2" heels and avoid heavy treaded soles, smooth hard soles are preferred. Tennis shoes are not allowed for riding at all. Wear clothes that are well fitting can take a little dirt. Long pants are required when riding. Shirts should be tucked in if not short. Leave your expensive jewlery at home, no dangling ear rings or bracelets, and necklaces should be tucked inside your shirt. Girls with long hair, please tie it back in some way.
WINTER ~ all riding will be indoors, you will want to dress in layers, maybe even adding long underwear! gloves and ear muffs are needed. We use dust control in the sand in the winter, and we have a space heater for those observing lessons,
but the arean is NOT HEATED... no lessons < 20 degrees
VISITORS
Parents and sibilings are always welcome at sessions, however if you are bringing someone else, please ask first. It is important that we do not have a crowd at sessions for safety and distraction of riders. Visitors are expected to dress modestely, no SHORT shorts, bare mid-drift, or halter tops. If children are present parents are expected to keep close watch on them at all times.
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS
We are unequiped and under educated to teach students that are physically or severely mentally handicapped and we regret that we are unable to accept such students, but will gladly refer
you to a facility properly prepared for these students. We can accept Down's Syndrome
and other mildly mentally challenged students.
BREEZY BLUFF TACK ORDERS
As a service to our clients we can order equipment, helmets, footwear, and other items for our students. Usually the items are avaialable at the next lesson. Payment is expected upon delivery. We also offer a "swap" service for those growing into or out of things. We encourage self ownership of brush sets, bridles, and even saddles!
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