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Sarabande
Academy of Riding
Contemporary Horsemanship in Classic Style
SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTION*

Level Bronze walk only leadline 40 min. lessons

Introduction to horsemanship, focusing on: safety awareness, with-assistance
grooming, care of the horse, basic handling of the horse around the stable,
saddling, bridling, proper procedures for mounting and dismounting, basic
seat and balance, skill reinforcement through games, sportsmanship and
showmanship concepts; didactic.
Level Copper
Basic horsemanship reinforcing safety concepts, with-supervision grooming,
handling of the horse, grooming and tacking up horse with assistance, basic
seat and balance, skill reinforcement through games, sportsmanship and
showmanship concepts; didactic.
Level Silver
Basic horsemanship, including: safety concepts matching Level Silver; with-
supervision grooming, handling of the horse around the stable, complete
preparation of the horse for lesson, basic horse training concepts, developing
communication skills with the horse, introduction to aids, achievement of the
independent seat, developing rhythm with the movement of the horse, skill
reinforcement through figures, proper preparation of horse and rider for shows
and other public presentations; didactic for Level Silver.
Level Gold
Independent handling of the horse, including: haltering, leading the horse,
preparation of the horse for lesson, horse training concepts and skills
matching Level Gold, advanced communication with the horse, refinement of
the aids, mastery of the independent seat, unity with the movement of the
horse, safety concepts matching Level Gold, didactic for Level Gold.
Level Platinum
Advanced horsemanship. Partnering with the horse beyond the stable and
arena, including: 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, farrier services and the like.
Prices:
Single lesson $40
Private Lesson $50
Monthly (4 lessons, total due at 1st lesson each month)
$150
Team Level Silver or above ONLY-
$50/Saturday
Team Activities on Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm

C.I.T. - (Counselor In Training)- help during summer camp(s)

Counselors- are selected and must complete one summer as a CIT
and be 15 yrs or older
Assistant Instructor- must finish one year as a Counselor and be 16
yrs or older
Instructor- must finish one year as an Assistant Instructor and be 18
yrs or older
Gift certificates available!
Betsy Lundell- Owner/Instructor
(520) 907-3965
sarabandestables@yahoo.com
www.sarabandeacademy.com
effective 9/1/08*