What is the program about?
The Advanced Equestrian Student Program at Boulder Pointe is designed to provide a fun and educational opportunity for advanced students to learn more about horsemanship. We feel it is important to teach students about the importance of commitment and responsibility, as well as teach real life horsemanship skills. For adult students, it is a place to come and enjoy the company of other horse enthusiasts and feel like a kid again, while contributing to our community.
This is a supplemental educational opportunity available only to students already taking lessons who are recommended for the program by their instructor or Boulder Pointe staff. Students sign up for opportunities (called “Classes”) and gain valuable experience in the equine industry, on and off the horse. Students in the program learn important skills such as: working on a team and independently, responsibility, time management, work ethic, problem solving, patience, leadership and self-confidence.
Students in the program will learn alongside our staff of proven equine professionals to fine-tune and expand on their riding, training and horsemanship skills. The student will be provided feedback on their efforts during each Class and via a report card at the end of each semester. A successful Advanced Equestrian Student will gain transferable skills that can be used for future equestrian employment opportunities. Boulder Pointe is able to provide references for Advanced Equestrian Students who have successfully demonstrated their proficiency in our program. The Advanced Equestrian Student program is an extension of Boulder Pointe’s educational and lesson curriculum and is not a paid work or internship program.
Am I eligible to be a Working Student?
Candidates Must:
What is the Curriculum
Classes in which Students may participate may include any of the following activities. Students should contact Boulder Pointe for current options and to discuss educational opportunities available.
Assist at scheduled Boulder Pointe events such as, clinics, birthday parties or special events including learning the following skills.
Assist at scheduled Boulder Pointe camps held primarily in the summer months including learning the following skills.
Assist instructors during riding lessons and with preparation for lessons, including learning the following skills.
When can I start?
AES Program Calendar
The AES program calendar is divided into three semesters that roughly follow the fall, spring and summer academic calendar. Each student will register for several learning opportunities within a semester at the end of which feedback is given to each student. A student may participate in multiple semesters as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
Application
Space is limited in the program so an application is required. Applications are submitted online after discussing with your instructor.
The following are required with an application:
The Advanced Equestrian Student Program at Boulder Pointe is designed to provide a fun and educational opportunity for advanced students to learn more about horsemanship. We feel it is important to teach students about the importance of commitment and responsibility, as well as teach real life horsemanship skills. For adult students, it is a place to come and enjoy the company of other horse enthusiasts and feel like a kid again, while contributing to our community.
This is a supplemental educational opportunity available only to students already taking lessons who are recommended for the program by their instructor or Boulder Pointe staff. Students sign up for opportunities (called “Classes”) and gain valuable experience in the equine industry, on and off the horse. Students in the program learn important skills such as: working on a team and independently, responsibility, time management, work ethic, problem solving, patience, leadership and self-confidence.
Students in the program will learn alongside our staff of proven equine professionals to fine-tune and expand on their riding, training and horsemanship skills. The student will be provided feedback on their efforts during each Class and via a report card at the end of each semester. A successful Advanced Equestrian Student will gain transferable skills that can be used for future equestrian employment opportunities. Boulder Pointe is able to provide references for Advanced Equestrian Students who have successfully demonstrated their proficiency in our program. The Advanced Equestrian Student program is an extension of Boulder Pointe’s educational and lesson curriculum and is not a paid work or internship program.
Am I eligible to be a Working Student?
Candidates Must:
- Be a minimum of 12 years old (requires approval signatures from Boulder Pointe and parents, who must agree to provide reliable transportation)
- If under the age of 14, please check with Boulder Pointe Staff to ensure an adult will be present before signing up for a Class. If a Boulder Pointe Staff member is not present, the Student would need their parent/guardian present.
- Maintain good academic standing in their school
- Be enrolled in the Boulder Pointe lesson program
- Be recommended by their instructor or Boulder Pointe Staff
- Have reliable transportation to and from the barn on their scheduled Class days
- Be comfortable handling and bridling almost all the horses in the barn
- Be dependable, responsible and hard working
- Be POSITIVE, KIND and HELPFUL
What is the Curriculum
Classes in which Students may participate may include any of the following activities. Students should contact Boulder Pointe for current options and to discuss educational opportunities available.
Assist at scheduled Boulder Pointe events such as, clinics, birthday parties or special events including learning the following skills.
- Prepare horses for riders
- Learn how to manage and sequence multiple horses
- Learn how to guide horse for riders with varying abilities
- Lead by example to provide safe, encouraging environment for all riders
Assist at scheduled Boulder Pointe camps held primarily in the summer months including learning the following skills.
- Prepare horses for camp riders
- Learn how to manage and sequence multiple horses
- Learn how to asses riders and pair with a suitable horse
- Practice teaching basic skills to riders of varying ability.
- Lear how to lead by supporting camp leader in activity transitions
Assist instructors during riding lessons and with preparation for lessons, including learning the following skills.
- Learn how to lead a lesson
- Gain insight into lesson planning
- Practice coaching technique of riders
- Prerequisite for becoming an instructor
When can I start?
AES Program Calendar
The AES program calendar is divided into three semesters that roughly follow the fall, spring and summer academic calendar. Each student will register for several learning opportunities within a semester at the end of which feedback is given to each student. A student may participate in multiple semesters as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
Application
Space is limited in the program so an application is required. Applications are submitted online after discussing with your instructor.
The following are required with an application:
- Read and acknowledge Barn Rules
- Read and acknowledge COVID Policy
- Advanced Equestrian Student Application, Agreement and Release Form