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Viewing Event: Baisc Horsemanship Class for Children in Purcellville |
Date: Tuesday August 27, 2013
Organization: Alivio Farm
Where: Purcellville , VA
Email: aliviofarm(at)gmail.com
Phone: 585.313.4380
Website: http://www.aliviohorsefarm.com
Basic horsemanship:
How to safely move around and communicate with the horse, learning their language and how to respond.
Leading - horses are big! Learning how to lead them is the first step to communication and safety.
Grooming - learn about the different brushes, how to use them and the importance of grooming and picking the hooves.
Riding - mounting and dismounting, riding while being led to feel the movement of the horse with basic position discussed.
Intermediate horsemanship:
Discussion of nutrition, types of grain and hay, daily needs for a horse and their routine.
Stable management - discussion of daily stable work and requirements to maintain a horse.
Ground work - L earn to longe the horse and understand their body language. Each participant will have a chance to longe a horse after the demonstration and discussion.
Class size limited to 6 per class
Cost - $25 per person
Where - 13143 Sagle Road, Purcellville, Va
When - Sept 21, 2013
Times -
Basic Horsemanship 12-1:30 pm
Intermediate horsemanship - 2:00-3:30 pm
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