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Lessons will resume again in the spring, but for now, to get involved and learn a lot for free, you help us and we teach you. VOLUNTEER

Hey KIDS!! Join  LCR's Junior Rescuer's  CLUB!

 

Attention: LCR is looking for dedicated horse people interested in helping with the Horsemanship Instruction. Please email lbenetz@lastchanceranch.org for more info on how you can get involved.

LCR has developed a very unique program, which offers more than just riding instruction.

This Is No Ordinary Lesson Program

Tired of other barns that don’t teach you learn more than just how to ride? Are you looking to challenge yourself? Are you genuinely interested to learn more than just how to sit pretty on a horse? Then this may be the program for you.

 
Topics covered include:

Understanding the Horse:
History
Flight Response
The language of horses
Safety Do's & Don't's:
Leading safely
Approaching safely
Human No-No’s
General Horse Care:
Feeding
Stall Care
Hoof Care
Grooming
Equipment
Health
Handling & Treatment
Anatomy of the Horse:
Body Parts
Colors & Markings
Conformation
Horse-Centered Life Skills:
Patience
Compassion
Dedication
Understanding
Self control
Teamwork
Horse and Barn Management:
Budgeting
Accounting
Maintenance
Health records

LCR's Horsemanship Program offers English or Western (all depends how you want to dress your horse for lessons) and is open to riders of all ages. We individually tailor the lessons based on the level of experience of the rider.

Horsemanship Curriculum

Pricing:
$45 – Private
$30 – Semi-private we only accept 2-3 people in a lesson for better individualized attention
$25 – ½ hour available to ages 8 and under only.

*All fees are used to help support LCR’s rescued horses.
** Most horses used are rescues themselves. Some horses we have are well trained or learn how to work through some common problems we encountered routinely.

Rules and Regulations of LCR Lesson Program:

1. Lessons last at least 1 hour unless attention span or physical limitations determine otherwise. In the beginning, some of the time will be spent on the ground learning how to properly care for and tack your horse. We do not just teach you how to ride, we teach you how to be a quality horse person.
2. Shoes or boots with a hard toe and heel must be worn (NO sneakers).
3. Long Pants (NO shorts).
4. Helmets must be worn. It is better to bring your own, but we have a variety of sizes to borrow.
5. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled lesson time to allow time to groom and tack your horse, unless this is a part of your lesson to learn these tasks.
6. If you are late, it cuts into your time of the lesson.
7. It is required to give at least 24-hour notice of any cancellations or you will be charged the full price of a lesson.
8. Allow time after your lesson for cool down and putting away your horse and equipment.
9. No running in or around the barn.
10. We are not responsible for students after their lesson is over.
11. Call ahead if the weather is questionable.
12. All payment is non refundable.
13. The instructor reserves the right to limit lesson time due to lack of concentration, stamina or weather conditions.
14. Friends and family are welcome, but leave the instructing to the instructor.