The Sarabande program consists of five levels of
instruction- Bronze, Copper, Silver, Gold and
Platinum. Although not mandatory, students may
participate in competitive horse shows at various
skill levels.
Bronze
Introduction to horsemanship focusing on safety awareness, assisted grooming, care of the horse and basic handling of the horse around the stable; proper procedures for saddling, bridling, mounting and dismounting, basic seat and balance; skill introduction and reinforcement; sportsmanship and showmanship concepts.
Copper
Basic horsemanship program with supervised grooming, tacking and handling of the horse; basic seat and balance; continuing skill reinforcement, sportsmanship and showmanship concepts.
Silver
Basic horsemanship including safety concepts; supervised grooming and handling the horse with complete preparation of the horse for the lesson; basic training concepts; developing communications and rhythm with the horse; introduction to aids; achievement of the independent seat; skill reinforcement through figures; proper preparation of horse and rider for shows and other public presentations.
Gold
Independent handling of the horse including haltering, leading, preparation of the horse for lessons, training concepts and skills; advanced communication with the horse as well as refinement of the aids, mastery of the independent seat, unity with the movement of the horse.
Platinum
Advanced horsemanship including partnering with the horse beyond the stable and arena; principles of safe trailering and trail riding; advanced skills in the rider’s discipline of choice, training maintenance, and self-care of the horse; companion-veterinary, nutrition, grooming and farrier services.
Lesson Pricing
Single Lessons $40/hour
Monthly (4 lessons, total due at first lesson) $150
Team (Level Silver and above ONLY) $50 / Saturday 8-12
Private & Adult Lessons $50/hour
Introduction to horsemanship focusing on safety awareness, assisted grooming, care of the horse and basic handling of the horse around the stable; proper procedures for saddling, bridling, mounting and dismounting, basic seat and balance; skill introduction and reinforcement; sportsmanship and showmanship concepts.
Copper
Basic horsemanship program with supervised grooming, tacking and handling of the horse; basic seat and balance; continuing skill reinforcement, sportsmanship and showmanship concepts.
Silver
Basic horsemanship including safety concepts; supervised grooming and handling the horse with complete preparation of the horse for the lesson; basic training concepts; developing communications and rhythm with the horse; introduction to aids; achievement of the independent seat; skill reinforcement through figures; proper preparation of horse and rider for shows and other public presentations.
Gold
Independent handling of the horse including haltering, leading, preparation of the horse for lessons, training concepts and skills; advanced communication with the horse as well as refinement of the aids, mastery of the independent seat, unity with the movement of the horse.
Platinum
Advanced horsemanship including partnering with the horse beyond the stable and arena; principles of safe trailering and trail riding; advanced skills in the rider’s discipline of choice, training maintenance, and self-care of the horse; companion-veterinary, nutrition, grooming and farrier services.
Lesson Pricing
Single Lessons $40/hour
Monthly (4 lessons, total due at first lesson) $150
Team (Level Silver and above ONLY) $50 / Saturday 8-12
Private & Adult Lessons $50/hour