Campers will learn:
· The parts of the saddle
· The parts of the bridle
· Five major parts of the horse
· Three riding aids
· Basic grooming equipment used on a horse
· The five basic coat colors
· How to tell when a horse is adequately “cooled out”
Campers will be able to demonstrate:
· The proper way to approach a stabled horse
· How to groom and tack up, including picking up and cleaning hooves
· The correct way to lead a horse
· Mounting and dismounting techniques
· Walking, posting trot, and halting
· Riding a figure 8
· Mucking out a stall
· Haltering and unhaltering
· How to properly turn out a horse
· And lots more!
