Beginner – Is for students who are confident to ride on their own and are ready to gain better steering control and confidence trotting. Younger students can expect to do beginner multiple seasons as they gain strength and knowledge.
Skills Needed Before Beginner
Students do not need to have ridden before this level, however they should understand that the goal is to ride on their own
Skills Learned
Catch, groom, pick, and tack up their horse western and English
Lead their horse and pre-ride check
Warm up the horse and themselves for the lesson
Steering skills – reins aids and leg cues
Trotting control – transitions and steering
Body control – sitting, standing, and posting at walk and trot