COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Western/English Horsemanship 200-Level Course is designed
for the Intermediate level rider who has mastered the 100 Level Skills
and thus builds on those skills. The instructor tries to match each students
abilities with a specific hours while keeping in mind everyone's safety
is of the highest concern. All classes are conducted at Sanderson Stables,
Corner of Union and Washington Streets in Cygnet, Ohio 43413; 419-655-2253.
Sanderson Stables owns and maintains horses, tack, and grounds specifically
for appropriate instruction. This Course can also be taken as may times
as the student desires. Note: Credit courses begin the end of August, end of February, and Summer Sessions.
Non-credit sessions or courses can match the credit times if desired or on the customers schedule. Please contact us
for any registration or scheduling questions. We operate flexible schedules. We also offer Web Based Distance Learning
Modules on this site.
Class
Organizational Meet at College Classroom
A. Take attendance against the roster- Sign in
B. Introduction to the Course
C. Sign Registration and Waiver forms
D. Review Western/English Horsemanship Book available for course from Stable
E. Students sign up for Class times
F. Arrange car pools and directions to the Stables
First Barn Meet
A. Take attendance against the roster-Sign In
B. Barn Tour & Rules.
C. Location of Tack, Tools, Halters, etc.
D. Preparing students for riding, leading, safety, grooming, saddling and bridling.
E. Handling the horse on the ground and in the saddle.
F. Start to evaluate the students horsemanship skills.
G. Untacking the horse.
H. Discuss assigning horses for the next meet.
Second Barn Meet
A. Check attendance-Sign In
B. Assign students to the appropriate horse.
C. Tack up.
D. Let the students get the feel of their horse.
E. Practice Riding Skills in the Arena.
F. Untack.
Third Barn Meet
A. Check Attendance- Sign In
B. Review past lessons
C. Work on students positions
D. Introduce the lope and lead departures
E. Untack
Fourth Barn Meet
A. Check attendance-Sign In
B. Practice jog, lope, and lead departures
C. Introduce circles and pattern work
D. Untack
Fifth Barn Meet
A . Take attendance-Sign In
B. Practice past lesson activities in the Arena
C. Untack
Sixth Barn Meet
A. Check Attendance-Sign In
B. Perfect on patterns, leads, and riding in all areas covered in the course
C. Untack
Seventh Barn Meet
A. Check attendance-Sign In
B. Perfect on patterns, leads, and riding in all areas covered in the course
C. Untack
Eighth Barn Meet
A. Check attendance-Sign In
B. Contesting; poles, barrels, speed and control, & flags.
C. Showmanship
D. Untack
Ninth Barn Meet
A. Check attendance-Sign In
B. Fun Day/Game Day.
C. Untack
Note: All of the above may chance the above activities due
to weather, safety considerations, individual student abilities, etc. Some
students may be moved to different classes for safety reasons.