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 The Eagle Mount Helena Equestrian Program Offers:

  • An opportunity for children and adults with disabilities to develop individually directed riding skills
  • Basic skills in horse grooming and handling
  • Physical benefits through exercises designed to improve muscle tone, balance, coordination and body awareness
  • The opportunity to increase rider’s self confidence, social skills, and self-esteem
  • SAFETY, FUN, and LEARNING

Our Equestrian Program is held at the EMH riding arena located at the Farm-In-The-Dell on York Road. The facility and the programs are completely accessible and provide a safe, relaxing and enjoyable setting for a variety of horseback riding classes.

 

 Call  (Office) 442-6103 or Email to pre-register.

 

SPRING 2010 EQUESTRIAN CLASS SCHEDULE

May 10-June 3    Evening Sessions

SUMMER 2010 EQUESTRIAN CLASS SCHEDULE

June 14-July 23  Morning & Evening Sessions

FALL 2010 EQUESTRIAN CLASS SCHEDULE

August 2-August 26  Evening Sessions

Eagle Mount Helena Equestrian Program

Class Descriptions-2010 Season 

The Games Horses Play   This is a ground work class in which students will gain an understanding of how horses think and how they perceive both their human companions and other horses.  Students will be assisted in working with their horse on a lunge line or halter rope and will learn how horses like to play with humans in a safe, respectful manner.  Students will advance through the class to saddling and riding. 

Horsemanship 101   This class is to teach students basic horsemanship skills, beginning with possible saddling and tacking their horse and moving to riding skills involving balance, strength skills, and coordination.  Games on horseback will be a part of this class.  This class has been subdivided into special need type for a better, more equal grouping of students with similar needs with each class.  

Independent Riding  For advanced riders, this class is designed to further develop horsemanship skills, with the riders primarily riding without assistance from side walkers or leaders.  Many of the classes will take place outside the boundaries of the arena. 

Therapeutic Riding for those with Physical Disabilities   This class is designed to help those with physical disabilities gain physical benefits from horseback riding such as balance, strength, stretching and coordination.  An emphasis will also be placed on the relationship between the rider and their horse. 

 

 Our classes are all outdoors, so be sure to dress appropriately for both the weather and for riding.

Special Thank you to Dorothy Johnson for her photography skills.