Youth Programs

EQUESTRIAN CLUB

This student run program provides the opportunity for lesson students to come together once monthly and have some fun while sharing their knowledge and love of horses. There are three main components to our new pony club: service, learning, and social events. Service: Students come up with fundraisers that benefit community organizations such as horse adoption or therapeutic riding programs. They also complete projects at Duzan Riding Academy to benefit THEIR facility. Learning: Each meeting, an individual or group of students gives a presentation on a topic of their choice that has to do with horses. There may also be other activities such as jeopardy/ horse bowl, groom and clean contests, or guest speakers. Social Events: Students organize fun events such as pizza parties, game nights, movie nights, sleep overs, field trips etc.

Meeting Dates: One Saturday per month September – June in addition to any social events planned

2011-2012 DATES TBA

Time:

Ages: 6-18

Membership Fee: $50/year. ALL membership fees are used to fund activities chosen by students.

STABLE SATURDAYS
*Please email a few days in advance if your child plans to attend so that we can have sufficient materials and instructors*

This is the ideal activity for horse enthusiasts who want to get their hands dirty, are first time horse owners, are considering purchasing a horse, or simply want to learn specifics of horse care.

Some activities include safety, horse sense, grooming and bathing, anatomy and conformation, knot tying, lunging, turnout, colors, markings, breeds, riding disciplines, hoof and teeth care, nutrition, health care, horse maintenance, bandaging, first aid for horses, common problems, expenses, good products to use, horse showing, showmanship, and how to choose the right horse.

Participants also complete horse related crafts, play games that increase their knowledge of horses, and complete journal entries, drawings, or coloring pages (depending on age and interest) to promote creativity, critical thinking, and imagination.

Meeting Dates:
August 20 @ 10:00-12:00
September 10 @ 10:00-12:00

Fee: $20 per session

SCOUT PROGRAMS

Brownie Horse and Pony Try-It
Girl Scout Horse Fan and Horse Rider Badge
Cub Scout Horseback Riding Belt Loop or Sports Pin

Home School Program

Meets weekly during the day and includes one hour of “equine education” and barn work plus a half hour riding lesson. We encourage parents to participate in the learning process! Your child will learn all about horse care,  the hard work involved with caring for horses, and horse behavior. Online registration coming soon!

Forms
DRA Waiver.pdf