Activities
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Basic Horsemanship
Introductory horsemanship builds the essential knowledge needed to care for and understand the horse before ever riding. It teaches the fundamentals of equine nutrition, recognizing signs of illness or injury, identifying the parts of the horse, and properly using and maintaining tack. Through hands-on experience, students learn safe handling, daily care routines, and how to read a horse’s behavior and needs. This foundation creates confident, knowledgeable horsemen who prioritize
Ground Work
Groundwork is the foundation of true horsemanship, where respect, communication, and trust are built before ever sitting in the saddle. Through leading, yielding to pressure, lunging, and desensitization, the horse learns to respond calmly and willingly while maintaining focus on the handler. It is not just obedience, but understanding, teaching the horse to think rather than react. Strong groundwork creates a safe, responsive, and confident partner, setting the stage for everything that follow
Foundations of Riding
The foundations of riding begin with balance, position, and clear communication, establishing the rider’s ability to move in harmony with the horse. A correct seat, steady hands, and proper use of leg and rein aids allow the rider to guide the horse with consistency and confidence. Through mastering basic transitions, steering, and rhythm, the rider develops timing and feel, learning to support rather than interfere with the horse’s movement. These fundamentals create a safe, effective partnersh
Skill Development
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Western Speed Events
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
- Flag Race
- Gymkhana Events
Cowboy Mounted Shooting
- Speed control (not just fast but adjustable speed)
- Quick turns and stops (rate and rollback)
- One-handed riding (you’ll be shooting with the other hand)
- Trust and responsiveness between rider and horse
Re-enactment and drilling
- Horsemanship
- Weapon Handling/Safety
- Saber, Pistols, Carbines
- Drilling & Mounted Formation
- History
Trail Rides
Get grounded and enjoy the beauty of what Virginia has to offer on the back of your horse from the trails of Lake Anna to the Historic Battlefields there are so many places to explore in Virginia.
Team Building
Put your skills to the test in team events that require horse and rider to cooperate with other horse and rider.
Farm Care
Come on out to the farm and lift a hand building fences, planting gardens, mucking stalls, and all the other aspects of farm life!