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Attire: Paddock boots with half chaps or tall boots. Riding Helmet. No sleeveless shirts. Do not chew gum. Hair should be tied back and neat under helmet. Cancellations: 24 hours notice is required to cancel or change a lesson. If notice is given, there is no charge. Otherwise the cost of the lesson is due. No exceptions please. It is critical to horse assignments and those looking to pick up appts, that notice be given. I understand that sometimes we have car problems, school or work obligations, illness. However, in order to stay on the schedule last minute cancellations must be covered. Weather: The calendar changes seasonally. Appointments are later in the heat of summer and earlier in short days of winter. Inclement Weather In Case of severe storms, you MAY cancel with less than 24 hours notice. However, you MUST reset the appt with in 30 days subject to availability. If the available appts do not work for your schedule, please cover the cost of the lesson. Lessons: Beginners, please arrive 10 minutes before your lesson time. All others please arrive 20 minutes before your lesson time. Beginner lessons are private when possible. Novice and up are 2-4 people. All riders must know trot diagonals, demonstrate correct leg position, and be able to trot ring figures without stirrups before cantering. Lesson content is adjusted based on conditions. This includes cold/windy days that affect the energy levels of the horse, crowded rings (ring time is shared with another instructor and boarders), footing, feed time etc. Scheduling: Hours at the Academy change according to season. A new schedule is made prior to the beginning of each month. Riders are booked in order of seniority. Riders who have been at the Academy more than 2 years are given priority booking followed by those riding weekly for at least one year. The schedule is then sent to the newest riders. Weekend appointments book quickly. (Weekends are not available spring and fall because of horse shows). Level 1 riders are booked weekdays. Showing & Leasing: Twice a year the Academy hosts a horse show for all clients. In addition, the Academy attends local shows spring and fall open to riders Level 2 and up. Horses are leased when available. Riders must have intermediate skills and have been clients for a min of one year. Little Creek is also home to a high school riding team. Skills: The The Little Creek Conservancy. The Conservancy is a non-profit dedicated to preserving Little Creek as a horse farm. All riders must become members. Barn Rules: Make sure you clean all manure is aisle, wash stall and indoor ring. Only use halters labeled for Atlanta Riding. Follow posted barn rules and ring rules. A rider will put on probation for rule violations. Grooming and Cool Down procedures are posted at the cross ties. Guests: Guests who come to view your lesson must follow all barn rules while on the property. Please make sure your guests know the rules. When mares are turned out in the pasture, access is restricted to the lesson client only for safety and liability reasons. PLEASE ASK BEFORE YOUR GUESTS ENTER PASTURE AREAS. Rider
Expectations and Responsibilities: Riding
and working with horses takes tremendous discipline and dedication. Academy
students are expected to seek excellence and practice good horsemanship at all times.
Time for tacking and cool down is included in your lesson. Please help keep
wash stalls swept Please take care in
maintaining the tack. If tack is dirty, rags and leather cleaner are always on
hand Becoming an accomplished rider can take decades. Some lessons will be more
challenging than others. Ring conditions, weather conditions, and the mood of
both the rider and the horse can all be factors that affect lessons. All riders
also need to understand the risks associated with riding. It is a sport not
unlike down hill skiing in terms of the level of coordination and physical
condition required to excel in riding hunter jumpers. All riders will
eventually have a fall. You must decide for yourself if that is a risk you
are willing to assume.
Atlanta Riding Skills Syllabus Becoming a good rider involves
repetition. The skills listed for each level requires hours of practice over
and over. Riders will work on each level 12 to 24 months before moving to the
next level. Everyone progresses at a different rate. Level 1 riders must be
able to perform ring figures posting trot on correct diagonal, without stirrups
and ride 4 lessons in a row without being reminded to keep heel down before
cantering. All level 1 skills need to be strong before moving to Level 2. There are no short cuts for mastering the
material. LEVEL 1 Mount/dismount Level 2 (Novice) Quick release knot Simple Changes Level 4 Advanced |
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Dana McDaniel
Atlanta/Decatur GA 404-787-3283 dana@atlantariding.com All Scheduling/ New Clients contact via email |
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