From Michelle Felver –
ANYONE in K-12 grades interested in using horseback for P.E. ?? The following information is from Mrs. O’Leary at Deep Sigh Horse Farm in Lobeco. We have had 2 successful years as a homeschool group riding with Barb, and have really enjoyed it. It is open to anyone in k – 12th grade, you do not have to be a part of CBCCA to participate. If you are interested please come to Deep Sigh Horse Farm on Aug 30 @ 11! Hope everyone has a SUPER schoolyear!
Michelle – felvers@hotmail.com
Deep Sigh – dshorsefarm@gmail.com
Ok….Here we go…..
WE will be doing Home school as a PE for the new school year You can choose from these days and times. Wednesday 10- 12 , Thursday 10-12, or Friday 10-12….
I will only be accepting 6- 8 riders per session maximum.
Beginner 1 first Wednesday Starting Sept 5th,
Thursday Beginner level 2 Sept 6,
Friday Beginner level 3 – intermediate Sept 7th
Following week will be Intermediate to advanced riders Wed, Thursday, Friday 10-12 .
Each group will meet 2 x per month. Fee is $18.00 per student per lesson, Prepaid the first of each month.
Description of Skill levels:
Beginner level 1, Rider has little or no independent riding skills. Rider can sit on a horse with out assistance. General Age 5-8 years old.
Beginner level 2, Has had some independent riding. Can walk, stop and change direction with out assistance of a handler, can sit trot or post trot. Ages 7- 12
Beginner level 3 Can effectively complete a serpentine pattern, change of direction and maintain 2 point position or ride with out stirrups. Is able to sit trot and or post trot.
Intermediate riders : Can effectively control a horse while trotting, either sitting or posting. Can maintain gait and change direction with out slowing down. Can stop from the trot and walk
Advanced riders: Is comfortable at either the walk trot or canter and can change directions and speed with out loss of control. Understands the use of aides.
Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this program.
We will meet Thursday at 11:00 August 30th to complete enrollment packets and do our orientation.
Please email me with your child’s name age and skill level based on descriptions above.
I will assess each child individually if they are new to our program on the 30th.
