Horses Help Develop Tomorrows Leaders

Horsemanship

Our Head to Hoof Horsemanship program is designed to increase our students Equine IQ through basic horse care, horse psychology, feeding and first aid practices.

Students 9-18 years are mentored weekly by equine professionals who provide hands on experiences. They will learn from local medical experts and horse trainers.

In a collaborative setting, our students will develop the tools and knowledge to become responsible horsemen and women.

Skills Acquired:

Grooming

Feeding

Basic First Aid

Groundwork Training Techniques

Bond with Equine Partner

Therapeutic Riding

Our Steady Strides Therapeutic Riding program helps to improve the riders cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being. Each session is led and designed by our onsite PATH international riding instructor.

In partnership with Serenity Equine Services, FS specializes in serving youth with autism, those facing mental health challenges, and those who have experienced trauma.

Alongside their equine partner, students participate in mounted and unmounted Equine-Assisted Learning Activities to grow in their personal development as they bond with their equine partner.

Benefits of TR:

  • Improve Social Skills

  • Enhance Communication

  • Strengthen Trunk Control

  • Fine tune Motor Skills

  • Gain Confidence

  • Learn Teamwork

  • Process Trauma

  • Modify Behavior

Equine Business

Our Stride School Equine Business program is offered to students ages 14-18 who are interested in pursuing an equestrian career. The course is offered once a semester every Thursday 4-5:30p.

Students will learn from highly skilled professionals in the business and equestrian communities. They will learn administrative techniques, equine management, and more.

Each student will present a fully formed business plan at the conclusion of the course.

Riding Lessons

Lessons are offered to all students ages 5-18years. Our highly trained instructors take students from beginner to advanced levels in both Western Ranch Riding and English Disciplines.