Course Descriptions Orientation Courses Pet & Groom HS005:  One-hour orientation class that allows horse fans to get comfortable and gain confidence around horses; petting, grooming, and riding. Horsin' Around HS105: Two-hour orientation for adults, suitable for students with no horse experience. Get up close and personal with these amazing animals as you learn about their nature and the human-horse partnership. Classroom and hands-on instruction in handling, grooming, and riding the horse. Horse Studies Courses Meet the Horse HS101: Introduction to the wonderful world of horses. Classroom and hands-on instruction. This course is suitable for students with no horse experience. 1.5 hr weekly sessions. Herd of Two HS201: Building the relationship between you and the horse, based on trust and respect. In this herd of two, you must be the herd leader! 1.5 hr weekly sessions. Prerequisite: HS101 Horse for Me HS301: Students will practice horse ownership by providing care, feeding, grooming, and exercise for their assigned equine. 1.5 hr weekly sessions. Prerequisite: HS201 Horse Training HT101: Every interaction between human and horse is a training session for the horse. Is your horse learning to be a willing partner and to accept you as leader? Students will learn to use "natural horsemanship" techniques to make every horse session a positive training experience. 1-2 hr sessions. Riding Skills Courses Trail Riding RT 311: Instruction and coaching in the open trail environment to build confidence and enhance riding skills. Prerequisite: HS201 Western Riding RW411: Instruction and coaching in western pleasure/equitation events; student does all pre- and post-ride horse care to include grooming, tacking up, cooling down, and tack maintenance. Two hours. Prerequisite: HS301 English Riding RE 421: Instruction and coaching in English pleasure/equitation events; student does all pre-and post-ride horse care to include grooming, tacking-up, cooling down, and tack maintenance. Two hours. Prerequisite: HS301 Distance Riding RD 431: Instruction and coaching in long-distance riding for the sport of endurance, competitive trail, cross-country, et al; student does all pre- and post-ride horse care to include grooming, tacking up, cooling down, and tack maintenance.  Two hours. Prerequisite: HS301 Horse Care Courses Natural Hoof Care, HC305:  Gain an understanding of the horse’s hooves inside and out; basic hoof anatomy and how to promote functional, healthy bare hooves. Equine Massage Therapy, HC310: Learn techniques and benefits of equine massage. Merit Badge Courses – Boy Scouts Horsemanship for Scouts, BS121 (8 hours): This intensive course includes all requirements to earn BSA Horsemanship Merit Badge. Eight hours Merit Badge Courses - Girl Scouts Love, Hug, and Groom (Fun Patch), GS100: A horse learning experience that includes stable manners (safety), petting, treats, grooming, barn tour, and more! One hour. Just Horsin’ Around (GSSJC Try-It), GS105: Earn this Try-It patch as you learn about horse safety, parts of the horse; grooming, stabling, and more! Two hours. Combined Workshop: LHG & Try-It, GS110: Earn both the fun patch and try-it in one three-hour course. Horse Fan, GS131:  This course teaches the requirements to earn the Horse Fan patch. Two hours. Horse Rider, GS231: This course teaches the requirements to earn the Horse Rider patch. Four hours. Horse Sense (Interest Project Patch), GS301: Individualized instruction and training to work on the skills and technology requirements of the Horse Sense Interest Project. Two-hour weekly sessions until project is completed. Workshops and Seminars Horse Psychology - HS131: What the Horse Wants You To Know! Every time people use horses, they exercise psychology, because their strength is no match to that of a horse. For this reason, every horse person should take an interest in the horse's mind. This seminar focuses on the horse's point of view and gives valuable insights that will improve your understanding of and your ability to relate to the horse.    Harry Tuttle, John Lyons-Certified Trainer/Instructor www.instephorsemanship.com Principles of Foundation Horsemanship–Adult HS161: Build your confidence and skills, whether just starting your horse relationship or seeking to improve it. Learn about horse nature and behavior, and how to see things from the horse’s point of view. Improve your interaction as you are coached through ground exercises with the horse. Enhance your riding skills as you apply strategies of foundation horsemanship to improve timing, balance, and feel. Work on body position, rein management, and independent seat. Four hours. Julie Eskoff, Instructor Principles of Foundation Horsemanship-Youth HS151: Build your confidence and skills, whether just starting your horse relationship or seeking to improve it. Learn about horse nature and behavior, and how to see things from the horse's point of view. Improve your interaction as you are coached through simple hands-on exercises with the horse. Three hours. Julie Estoff, www.homehorsemanship.com Practice I, Foundation Horsemanship-Youth RS251: Improve your riding skills as you apply strategies of foundation horsemanship. This mounted class works on achieving timing, balance, and feel; refining your body position; learning steps to back up with ease; improving your rein management and independent seat. Class size limited. Two hours. Julie Estoff, www.homehorsemanship.com Prerequisitie: Principles of Foundation Horsemanship Matter of Respect, Part I RS415A: This workshop introduces Don Hutson and his "Matter of Respect" philosophy of horsemanship. Topics include developing the mindset and attitude one should have with their horse; techniques to improve the horse's willingness and respect; how to do an "attitude check" on the horse before mounting (very important if rider is unfamiliar with horse); how to gain control on the ground; how to "talk" in horse language, and more. Bring your own horse or audit. Students who have completed HS101 may lease an onsite horse for this workshop. Four hours. Matter of Respect, Part II RS415B: Continuation of Don Hutson’s "Matter of Respect" course and is for students who have an understanding of the safety and control techniques presented in Part I. Under the instructor's guidance, mounted students will practice their riding skills using a single soft rein. Mounted work will include riding in a group, negotiating patterns and/or trail obstacles, and encountering spooky objects. Specific issues of interest to the class, such as trailer loading, water crossing, standing still, etc., may be addressed as time permits. Bring your own horse or audit. Students who have completed HS201 may lease an onsite horse for this workshop. Four hours. Riding Skills Workshop, RS420: This course is about learning how to train, ride, manage, and enjoy the horse—safely and with common sense and confidence. Students will be instructed on reining; leg, hand, and body cues; backing up, head set, flexion, and balanced riding. Whether hitting the trail or entering the show ring, students will come away with a new insight and renewed enthusiasm. This is a mounted, one-day workshop, bring your own horse, audit, or lease an onsite horse. Instructor: Jerry Lee Sewell.