Our new address will be: 14191 State Road; Ostrander, Ohio 43061

Just 6 minutes away from our current facility!

]]> http://duzanridingacademy.com/home/news-feed/feed/ 0 http://duzanridingacademy.com/classifieds/for-lease-dexter/ http://duzanridingacademy.com/classifieds/for-lease-dexter/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:37:44 +0000 Molly http://duzanridingacademy.com/?p=689 Dexter is a 15 year old, 15.2 hand, pinto warmblood. Dexter suffered a suspensory injury after years of competing at the highest levels of hunters and jumpers, and is now in semi-retirement. He has been cleared for walk, trot, and canter work, no jumping.  This guy LOVES to work, and would be good for an intermediate rider who wants more time in the saddle. He has a BIG and floaty trot, rhythmic canter, and is level headed and easy to ride. Dexter is very lovable with a big personality, and is happy to do any job you give him!

Duzan Riding Academy is located on Concord Road in the Dublin/Delaware area. DRA offers riding lessons and opportunities to compete, as well as youth programs such as Summer Camp, Stable Saturdays, Equestrian Club, Clinics, and an Interscholastic Equestrian Association Team.

The mission of Duzan Riding Academy is to give students a well rounded and safe education while creating a welcoming and educational environment so that all levels of riders, young and old, can learn and grow in the presence of horses. Please navigate through our site to learn about the valuable services that Duzan Riding Academy has to offer!

http://krystenbrownphotography.webs.com/

To schedule a photoshoot or for questions, please contact Krysten at:
E-mail: kbrown@mccn.edu
Phone: 614-325-2748

Some samples of Krysten’s photos:

A note from Duzan Riding Academy:

We love Krysten Brown Photography and a lot of the photos you see on our website were taken by Krysten. Her photo shoots are enjoyable, fun, low pressure, and she is great with the horses and kids. If your child is a student of Duzan Riding Academy and would like professional quality photos taken during a lesson, horse show, or if you would like to schedule a photo shoot with one of our school horses then we can help coordinate that for you.

Preparing for a show: Students should help to prepare horses and pack the trailer the afternoon or evening before we leave for a show. Students who put in the hard work and participate as much as possible truly enjoy the rewards of showing. Manes and tails should be detangled and combed thoroughly. Braid your horse’s tail in a regular braid, being careful not to pull hair tight around the bone of the tail. Horses should have their ears, nose, eyes, bridle paths, and leg feathers clipped the day before the show. Let me know in advance if you would like me to clip your horse for a small fee.

Packing for the Show: Everyone showing needs to have their supplies, tack, and equipment clean, packed, and ready to load the day the horses leave for the show.  Duzan Riding Academy will provide horse and rider first aid and ring side grooming supplies at the show.

Show Fees: Owners are responsible for paying all entry fees to show management BEFORE leaving the show grounds. When you arrive, most shows will ask that you leave a blank check in the office that you will fill out at the end of the day. If Duzan Riding Academy has to write your check for you then there will be a $25 fee.

Liability Waiver: All clients must have signed a liability waiver with Duzan Riding Academy before participating in any horse related activities.

Clothing: Horse Show attire must be approved before it can be worn at a show. Here is what you will need:
Navy hunt coat (some other colors are acceptable, but no black)
White blouse
Embroidered collar
Tan jodphers or breeches
Black Belt
Black tall boots or paddock boots
Jodpher garters
Hair net and hair rubberbands
Black gloves
ASTM/SET approved show helmet (hunt cap, GPA, Charles Owens, etc.)
*We have some items available to borrow.

Parents role at horse shows: If you have young children, it is the parent’s responsibility to help their child get dressed. There may be extra help, but it will mainly be the parent’s responsibility if the child cannot dress herself.  It is also the parent’s responsibility to supervise children, keep them fed and hydrated, and help make sure they are ready before their class starts.

Behavior Expectations: The overall message Molly would like to send to students is that horse showing is a privilege and a responsibility. Caring for their horse comes before caring for themselves. If one girl finishes with her own horse or whatever she is doing, she needs to help the other girls until everyone is ready to go. Showing horses requires a collaborative effort for all involved. They should look at this as a team experience, congratulate and encourage other competitors from our barn and from other barns that they are showing with, and have a positive attitude- ribbons or no ribbons. I will not tolerate whining or anything less than giving their best in every aspect of caring for their horses and helping to create a positive image for Duzan Riding Academy.

After the Show: Show invoices for services provided by Duzan Riding Academy are due upon receipt unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

No one that is showing is to leave the show grounds until horses are packed up and ready to leave unless you make prior arrangements with Molly. Students will be expected to load their own belongings NEATLY into the trailer and meet back at the barn to unpack the trailer, make sure their horses are settled in and cooled off, legs are wrapped if necessary, and the horses have everything they need. If you are paying a day care fee then Molly can do this for you. This does not apply to leadline only participants.

Types of Horse Shows

The Sizzlin’ Summer Circuit shows are for students in their first year of showing, for students who want to do mainly pleasure (English or Western), Horsemanship, Equitation, and Showmanship, or for students who need to get their horse accustomed to showing. These are great shows to have fun at and help children build confidence without spending a lot of money. These shows follow 4-H rules.

Limerick Lane, Far and Away, and Hunter’s Dream are Ohio Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA) shows that are a stepping stone for those who want to compete in United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rated hunter shows. Showtime Series is another OHJA show, but it is a large show that is run similar to a USEF hunter show. Students who compete in these shows should be a member of OHJA if they want to be eligible for year end awards.

The All American Youth Horse Show is a national open show held in Columbus. Horses and riders should be confident and experienced to compete in this show.

Shows that Offer a Leadline Class: Sizzin’ Summer Circuit, Limerick Lane, Far and Away, Hunter’s Dream, Showtime Series

We may also occasionally attend other open or OHJA shows.

Price List for Horseshow Services for students who own a horse:

Coaching Fee at Horseshows (required)……………………………………………………..….$50/day per child
Includes riding the horse if necessary, coaching the rider, showing the horse if desired, completing entry forms

Coaching at Horseshows for Leadline Only Participants………………………………….$15/day per child

Show Preparation (optional)…….……………………………………………………………….….$25 (included in horse rental)
Includes grooming, bathing, clipping, tack cleaning the day before we leave for a show

Day Care Fee (optional) ……..………………………………………………………………….….…$25/day (included in horse rental)
Includes Set up of stalls, loading and unloading from trailer, stall cleaning, feeding, grooming, lunging, tacking and un-tacking. Will be split among riders if horse is used by more than one student

Hauling………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….$.90/mile
$50 minimum.

For students who do not own a horse, but wish to show:

Coaching Fee…………………………………..…………………………………………………….……..$50/day per child

Horse Rental Fee (any number of classes)………………………………………………………$30/day per child
(no fee if the student full leases the horse)

Coaching Leadline Only ………………………………………..…………………………….…..……$15/day per child

Leadline Only Horse and Tack Rental……………………………………………………….…….$15/day per child

Hauling, Tack Stall/Horse Stall/Grounds Fee (billed by the show) will be split among the number of students using a horse. Students should plan on paying a portion of each of these services in addition to the coaching fee, horse/tack rental fee, and any fees incurred at the show (classes).

Molly received her B.S. Degree in Agriculture from The Ohio State University where she majored in Animal Science. While at OSU, she competed on the Equestrian Team and worked at the OSU Equine Facility where she helped train horses, breed, and deliver foals. During Molly’s final year at OSU, she also refined her skills in horse training and reining horses at Roseland Farms under the supervision of Brandon Brant. This experience was simply invaluable for Molly because she got to ride and help train some of the best horses in the world of reining.

Molly currently breaks and trains several horses each year, and works with riders to bring them to a higher level of communication with and understanding of their horse. She is a member of the American Riding Instructors Association and is currently completing her certification from that association. She is also an active member of the American Quarter Horse Association, the United States Equestrian Federation, and the Ohio Hunter/Jumper Association. Molly loves giving children and adults a broad and well rounded education about horses.

Rates

Semi-Private Lesson (One Hour; 2-3 students): $30
Private Lesson: $40
Half Hour Private (beginners/8 and under): $20
Introductory Private Lesson or Evaluation for Lesson Placement (45 minutes-1 hour): $30
Pony Club One Time Membership Fee: $50 ($30 for half year January-June)
Stable Saturdays (2 hours): $20

Board: $400
Extended Care Board: $500

Summer Camp: $250
Training Ride: $20/ride (30 min to 1 hour)
Full Training/Month: $300
Partial Training/Month: $200
Lesson for Owners of Horses in Full Training: $25
Clipping (Ears, Muzzle, Bridlepath): $10
Body Clipping: $100
Hold for Vet/Farrier: $5/15 minutes

Duzan Riding Academy’s Commission Fee for all Horse Sales and Purchases is 15% with a minimum of $400. 
Pre-Purchase Evaluation of Horse: Varies. Call Molly for details.

Horse Showing Fees

Day Trainer Fee: $50/day
Show Preparation Grooming/Bathing of the Horse: $25 (if riders are competent they will be allowed to do this themselves)
Day Care of Horse at horse show: $25/day (if riders are competent they will be allowed to do this themselves)
Horse and Tack (if needed) Rental Fee: $30/show
Hauling: $.90/mile ($50 minimum)

Braiding: $40
Banding: $20

Description of Fees:

Riding Lessons are one hour long. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled lesson start time to prepare your horse. Plan to stay 15 minutes after to care for the horse.

Pony Club is two hours long. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early.

Full Training includes 5 training rides per week, grooming, clipping, blanketing, show preparation for the horse, holding for vet, farrier, dentist, etc.

Partial Training includes 3 training rides per week, grooming, clipping, blanketing, show preparation for the horse, holding for vet, farrier, dentist, etc.

Hold for Vet/Farrier/Dentist There is no charge to hold your horse for regular vaccinations or if your horse ties and stands for the farrier.

Extended Board is convenient for times of the year when a boarder is on vacation or during the cold winter months when they may not be able to visit and care for their horse as often as they would like. Extended board includes Grooming and Picking hooves out 4 days per week, Blanketing in winter, Application of fly spray in summer, Hoof Moisturizer or Thrush treatment applied weekly if needed, Salt/mineral block provided, Bridle path and muzzle clipped weekly, Administration of any extra medication or any other specific care that your horse may require. Extended board also includes your choice of lunging, hand walking, and/or hand grazing if needed.

Day Trainer Fee includes schooling ride of horse at the show grounds, coaching the rider, showing the horse, and completing entry forms (per day).

Show Preparation for Horse includes grooming, bathing, clipping, tack cleaning on the day before the show.

Day Care of Horse includes set up of stalls, loading and unloading from trailer, stall cleaning, feeding, grooming, lunging, tacking and un-tacking.