Final 2018 Cowboy Kindergarten Syllabus

Cowboy Kindergarten syllabus outline
Welcome to Cowboy Kindergarten! Cowboy Kindergarten is a comprehensive equestrian

program for children ages 4-9. Because our program utilizes our miniature horses exclusively, there is a
riding weight limit of 70 lbs. Children over 70 lbs are still invited to enroll, but activities will be limited to
ground work, and showmanship. Classes take place over summer break, and can continue throughout
the year in our enclosed arena. Instruction will be in the form of private lessons of 1 hour duration.
Children will start each lesson grooming and caring for his/her pony, and discussing homework. It is
important to instil trust, respect and relationship between the child and his or her pony. There are
endless hours of giggles, smiles, and rewarding activities, but the benefits are earned through hard work
and study. Please know that this is not an hour long pony ride. If you feel your child is not ready to put in
the work and enjoy the results he or she puts in, then this may not be the correct fit.
Attendance: Efforts will be made to locate a local schooling show each year. Since location of
these shows vary significantly from year to year, this may or may not be possible. If however, one is
available to our location, students and families are encouraged to attend. It is recommended that
children attend 1 class per week if they wish to attend our end of season schooling show. The schooling
show is merely a fun way for children to show off what they have learned all summer and have fun with
their families. It is in no way mandatory for children to participate if they do not wish to do so. The only
limitation for attending the event will be that of safety. It will be necessary for your child to be
consistent in his or her classes in order to achieve the degree of respect and control of his or her pony.
That being said, whether or not your child has the level of control necessary to safely participate will be
evaluated and left up to the instructor’s judgment. . Entry fees and transportation to event will also be
the responsibility of the student’s family. Transportation of horses and equipment will be provided by
instructor.
Assignments: Classes will begin and end with the collection and allocation of a fun (age
appropriate) “homework” assignment. Assignments are simple and usually consist of a coloring page
that stresses a point made during class that week. Stickers will be awarded to students remembering to
bring back their assignment folders.
Safety: For safety reasons it is important that your child is comfortable with the proper care and
handling of his or her lesson pony. Progression from handling the pony to progression into the saddle is
assessed on a case by case basis. It is therefore important that it is understood that your child may
spend a great deal of time in ground instruction before actually “riding” his/her lesson pony. Activities
will include, leading, grooming, stable care, haltering, tying, and basic tacking up. Assignment of ponies
to students will be determined by the instructor.
Spectators: We ask that Students be accompanied by an adult for classes. Please limit additional
family members to a minimum as it can be very distracting. Unruly children will be asked to leave the
lesson. Spectators are asked not to wonder freely around the property. Please do not bring personal
pets.
Attire : Long pants, and comfortable shirt, and enclosed boots with a heel. Your child will need
an approved properly fitting equestrian helmet before beginning under saddle. They can be obtained at
any farm/feed store. An appropriate show outfit will be required at the expense of student’s family for
attendance of schooling show. This will consist of a nice pair of blue or black jeans, a long sleeve button
down shirt with collar, a belt, a clean pair of boots, and a cowboy hat. This does not need to be anything
fancy, but should reflect a level of pride for our students.
Field Trips: If at all possible, we may arrange a “field trip” for our students to attend (spectate) a local
mini horse and/or mountain trail show. It is a great way to see how things work, and get the children
excited and interested in the sport of horsemanship and prepare for their own event. We will mutually
arrange to meet at the field trip location. Participation is completely voluntary.
Payment : Payment is due on the first assigned lesson day of that month for the entire month. Because
time slots are reserved for private lessons, student Absences / cancellations are not refunded or
replaced. If for unforeseen circumstance a lesson is canceled on behalf of instructor, funds will
absolutely be refunded for the missed lesson. As of 2018, cost is $30.00 per lesson. Tuition varies upon
number of weeks in any given month.

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