Youth Programs
NEW AND IMPROVED: “PONY 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
September 11
October 9
November 6
December 4
January 8
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages: 6-18
Membership Fee: $50/year. ALL membership fees are used to fund activities chosen by students.
OUR NEWEST PROGRAM: “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: One Saturday per month September – June
September 18
October 16
November 13
December 18
January 22
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
Time: Ages 6-8 meet at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Ages 9-12 meet at 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Fee: $20 per session
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