Lesson Program
*NOW ON WAITLIST FOR FALL 2024*
Seahorse Stables' lesson program was developed to introduce beginner horse enthusiasts to the wonderful world of equines! Our goal is to help children create healthy relationships with the natural world, which is important for building self confidence, developing empathy and becoming stewards of our environment. In our opinion, one of the best ways to do this is by working with horses. Horses require us to be present, provide clear and honest leadership, in addition to daily care, in order to do the job we ask of them. This nurtures a child’s connection with herself, the horse, and the natural world.
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Seahorse Stables teaches a whole-horse approach to horsemanship. From-the-ground-up sessions focused on horsemanship skills, barn chores, feeding, grooming, bathing, tacking, mounting, and riding help students develop lifelong skills like trusting their instincts, maintaining personal boundaries, and building their confidence around horses and humans.
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In 2023, Seahorse Stables adopted the HorseSense Learning Levels curriculum to provide consistent, quality education to individuals in our lesson program. This tiered approach includes both mounted and unmounted equine education and allows the opportunity to provide both barn lessons and riding lessons. A "from-the-ground-up" approach is the foundation for our lesson program and is based on respect for both the horse and rider. We believe aspiring riders should receive solid, on the ground training and develop relationships with the horses in our care, prior to mounting and riding. Safety is our top priority.
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Seahorse Stables is proud to be a professional member of the United States Pony Club as of Spring 2024.
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Fall 2024 Semester Dates: September 23 - December 20, 2024
Enrollment Fees: $50/child - Payment of enrollment fees will hold your child's space on the roster for both Fall & Spring Semesters
Cost: Private Lessons $80/hour; Group Lessons $60/hour (2+ Students)
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Monthly Payment Plans:
We offer payment plans for families who choose to pay upfront in monthly installments.
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Fall semester payments for private lessons will be paid in 4 installments of $240, due on the first of the month from September - December.
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Spring semester payments for group lessons will be paid in 4 installments of $180, due on the first of the month from September - December.
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Payment Options:
Cash, Venmo (@SeahorseStables), Bank & Credit Cards accepted via Procare.
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Please note: Once our lesson program fills for the semester, we will not be able to make up absences due to rider schedules/illnesses. Lessons will only be rescheduled if an instructor has a schedule/illness conflict.