ON POINTE

A progression of horse lessons and horsemanship learning levels.

Progression of Hunter, Jumper, and Dressage Skills

All riding requirements must be met with the student demonstrating a safe, basic balance position: heels down, eyes up, quiet hands, and a line running from the head through the shoulder and hip to the heel. To pass each requirement, students should be able to demonstrate these skills consistently, not just one time on a push button horse.

Please ask your instructor for your own specific level details when you come for your riding lesson.

Progression of Horse Knowledge

It's not enough, in our view, to be able to ride a horse: truly effective horsemanship requires that riders understand and attend to their horse's basic needs. This means learning how horses are put together, what makes them behave in certain ways, and how to keep them happy and healthy. We designed our progressive system of learning levels to give practical knowledge and hands-on experience -- we want you ALL to be competent caretakers of happy, healthy horses!