LEARN ABOUT
GROOMING, PROPER USE OF TACK, TRAINING A HORSE TO LEAD AND TIE UP WELL, A PROPER SEAT, HOW TO REIN PROPERLY, HOW TO POST, HOW TO NEGOTIATE THE TRAIL, BREAKING TRAIL, SLOWING DOWN THE FAST HORSE, SPEEDING UP THE SLOW HORSE, DEALING WITH THE STUBBORN HORSE, ARENA WORK, TRAINING YOUR OWN HORSE, WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DIFFERENT BREEDS, NAMES OF HORSES, HOW TO PLAY WITH HORSES, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Lazy T Ranch in Palmdale CA offers fun horse back riding lessons just minutes from Lancaster, Acton, Leona Valley, Santa Clarita, Rosamond, Littlerock, Mojave, Pearblossom & San Fernando. Learn complete horsemanship at the beginner through intermediate level covering subjects such as equine safety, Western and English horseback riding, equine maintenance, grooming, heath care, care of tack and equipment, trail riding, beginning jumping, and beginning Gymkhana. Perfect for children, adults, and those with therapeutic needs. Coarse progress is tracked individually and may completed at your own pace. Instruction is provided by qualified professional instructors and trainers only.
LESSONS ARE $40 PER SESSION. EACH SESSION LASTS ABOUT 50 to 75 MINUTES. HELMETS ARE RQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS UNDER 18.
FOR MORE INFORMATION TO SCEDULE A LESSON, CALL:
661-400-1547 661-400-1783 661-947-2664
Our program includes handouts, homework, written test, and riding evaluations. The following course outline shows the the subjects and skills to be learned.
Level 1
INCLUDES
� Safety rules
� Mounting and dismounting
� Basic position
� Control of the horse at the walk or trot
� Sitting the trot or jog
� Posting
� Balance
� Basic rules for trail rides
THE HORSE SENSE SECTION COVERS
� Approaching
� Haltering and Leading
� Grooming
� Saddling and bridling
� Parts of a horse and tack
Level 2 builds upon level 1
An accomplished level 2 student will be confident riding a well schooled horse at all three gaits with good position and control.
Level 2
WORKS ON:
� Improving balance of the horse and rider
� beginning the canter or lope
� Introducing Western patterns and obstacles
� Introduction to jumping (English) including Pre-jumping drills and the first jump
� Introduction to trail obstacles and conditions
� Trotting on the trail
THE HORSE SENSE SECTION COVERS:
� More horse behavior
� colors and markings
� Terminology
� Behavior
Lessons are given by Denise Marsh, mother of three and grand-daughter of Phyllis Tremblay, owner of Lazy T Ranch. Denise has been riding at the ranch since the age of 5. Denise has served as the Barn Manager at the Painted Turtle Camp where she managed The health and training of the horses used in their therapeutic riding program. She invites her students to join her for other Lazy T Ranch events, Training clinics, and equine events. She can teach you how to ride, train, and care for horses. She can even help find a horse that is right for you!
