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New Class Groupings:
Please keep in mind that we group by ability foremost; therefore, these age
and skill levels are somewhat flexible. If you are not sure which age
or skill level to choose, please contact your instructor or Program Manager
for clarification.
Suggested age level breaks -
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12 and
under = Child
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13 - 18 =
Youth
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18 and up =
Adult
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Level 1: needs maximum support to sit up, not able to hold objects
or reins, not able to influence horse other than verbally, needs help
processing/following directions and participating in activities/games.
Level 2:
sits with moderate to little support
at walk, able to participate in cueing horse, able to follow simple
directions and participate in games and exercises, trots with support.
Able to participate in a ground lesson.
Level 3:
sits without support, reliable balance, able to stop, go and turn with
minimum prompts at walk, able to process 3-step directions, stand in
stirrups with minimal support, trot with minimal support.
Level 4:
rides independently at walk (leader/companion may be at arms length).
May progress to trot, canter and higher skills with little or no direct
support.
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