Description:  Ride our horse/pony or yours! We prioritize safety (helmets provided or bring your own) and the importance of horsemanship.  Depending on the individual’s focus and attention span we include topics such as: catching the ponies, grooming, tacking & untacking, safe leading & tying techniques, mounting- from a block, from the ground and emergency dismounting, veterinary care, trim/shoeing information, stable management skills, trailer loading experience, and so on. We try to keep the lessons varied and encourage students to ride English, Western or both in enclosed arenas (starting in 60’ round pens), over poles, on our “beginner trails” (with an instructor), playing an array of games that help improve balance, coordination and confidence in the student and much more! WE NOW OFFER A LESSON/PRACTICE PROGRAM! see below. 

Who: This is a great way to introduce children 11 and under to horses!  Our ponies are small so we cater to children under 65lbs.  We provide helmet, tack and the pony - you bring the enthusiastic student!

Adult Beginners Too!
Pony Pals now offers beginner lessons to adults and youth over 65 lbs. on our horses. (Confident students and those with their own horses may qualify to ride with Sam. )

Program Choices:
Option 1-  Single lessons for one hour $50 on our horse/pony or yours.
Option 2-  Qualified students may ride a pre-scheduled hour each day on our horse/pony in the arena area or on our trails up to 4 mornings a week (M-F) in addition to one weekly lesson. Each non-lesson ride is $15.

What You'll Need:
We have helmets available in a variety of sizes but find that most students prefer to purchase their own for $35-50+. Leather footwear that covers the ankle and has a heel such as any English or Western boot works well. Jeans can be comfortable while riding Western but English riders prefer the seam placement in britches (jodphurs for children). We can offer you many on-line, catalog and store options for your purchases.  Some people prefer to ride with riding gloves but they are totally optional. A water bottle for yourself and in Idaho during some summers, bug spray of your choice may come in handy. TEC shirts and caps always available too!

Unmounted Evening Horsemanship Classes:
A great way to increase your horsemanship knowledge. Especially designed for those who would some day like to own a horse and be comfortable with its care. Comprehensive equine instruction (unmounted--no riding involved) including:  horsemanship, stable management, vet knowledge, travel safety, conditioning, more). Designed for children (from age 7) and adults.  Indoor evening classes from 7-8 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday each month. Rates: $8 per person for the first family member, $5 for the second family member, $2.50 for additional family members. Bring a chair! Please RSVP. Classes will start promptly.

Location & Instructor:
Pony Pals program lessons and unmounted evening horsemanship classes are taught by Jennifer Harvey, 208-290-7423.

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