Spring 2019 at R & M Stables
Spring Riding Lesson Schedule:
Our Spring riding lesson program will begin on March 4th and continue for eight weeks concluding at the end of the first week in May.
We will have a Priority Signup period for those students who were enrolled in the Fall and Holiday lesson program during 2018. Priority Signup week will begin January 21-26 2019. All enrollments will be on a first come first served basis. Beginning on January 28 we will offer open enrollment and classes will open to all interested riders. Once again classes will be filled on a first come - first served basis.
Classes Offered:
Beginner - These lessons will cover the fundamentals of groundwork and riding. Riders will learn :
Natural Arena Riding:
Prerequisite: Rider must have completed one year of riding under Casady's training. These classes have been designed to challenge riders to control their mount in an area that simulates what it is like when the rider is out on the trail.
Intermediate and advanced Classes will include groups of four riders.
2019 Fee schedule:
There will be a $25.00 family fee that covers insurance for all programs offered at R&M during the 2019 calendar year.
Cost for classes will continue to be $40 per rider for all beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.
*Please note that if only two students enroll in your class, the fee will be $45 per rider. You will be notified one week prior to the start of class.
Private lessons can be arranged with our staff and fees are $70 per session.
Class times available for our Spring Session include:
All Fees including the family fee are due at the time of sign-up. Payment can be made by cash, check, or Venmo. We will have secure mailbox at the stables where you can make your payment if not by Venmo. Payments need to be made within one week of registration in order to guarantee your enrollment in class.
PARENT MEETING:
We will have a parent meeting on Saturday Feb 2nd at 10 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to communicate expectations for riders and answer questions that you may have regarding our program. Students do not need to attend this meeting (even though we realize they are excited to return to classes). Horses are out in pasture so no students will be permitted to "visit" them while we are meeting. This includes those who have served previously as Jr. Wranglers. Thanks for your understanding and we will do our best to keep our meeting time to one hour.
To enroll in classes you can call Ron Chlasta at 615-712-3513. You will have a faster response if you call or text rather than e-mail. Ron will not accept calls for enrollment until priority sign up beginning January 21.
NEW AT R&M STABLES FOR 2019
We are beginning construction of a new youth barn that will be dedicated to our camp and lesson programs exclusively. Our intention is to have this space available by our start date of March 4th. We are very pleased with our community of youth riders that has developed over the past two years and now we want to have a dedicated space where they can enjoy our horses as they continue to develop their horsemanship skills.
Check back early next week and we will have information available about our Summer Camp program, and our new Modern Pentathlon program that will begin in February!
Our Spring riding lesson program will begin on March 4th and continue for eight weeks concluding at the end of the first week in May.
- March 4-8
- March 11-16
- March 18-22
- April 1-5
- April 8-12
- April 15-19
- April 22-26
- April 29-May 3
We will have a Priority Signup period for those students who were enrolled in the Fall and Holiday lesson program during 2018. Priority Signup week will begin January 21-26 2019. All enrollments will be on a first come first served basis. Beginning on January 28 we will offer open enrollment and classes will open to all interested riders. Once again classes will be filled on a first come - first served basis.
Classes Offered:
Beginner - These lessons will cover the fundamentals of groundwork and riding. Riders will learn :
- Barn Safety
- Groundwork skills, including catching the horse, leading the horse, grooming and tacking.
- Mounting and dismounting safely and effectively
- Developing seat, practicing balance and body control.
- Steering and stopping
- How to apply natural aids
Natural Arena Riding:
Prerequisite: Rider must have completed one year of riding under Casady's training. These classes have been designed to challenge riders to control their mount in an area that simulates what it is like when the rider is out on the trail.
- Riders can expect to learn control in an open arena that incorporates natural obstacles that they will have to negotiate.
- Riders are expected to be able to steer their horse at the walk, trot and canter.
Intermediate and advanced Classes will include groups of four riders.
2019 Fee schedule:
There will be a $25.00 family fee that covers insurance for all programs offered at R&M during the 2019 calendar year.
Cost for classes will continue to be $40 per rider for all beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.
*Please note that if only two students enroll in your class, the fee will be $45 per rider. You will be notified one week prior to the start of class.
Private lessons can be arranged with our staff and fees are $70 per session.
Class times available for our Spring Session include:
- Beginners: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
- Intermediate: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 pm
- Advanced: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 p.m.
All Fees including the family fee are due at the time of sign-up. Payment can be made by cash, check, or Venmo. We will have secure mailbox at the stables where you can make your payment if not by Venmo. Payments need to be made within one week of registration in order to guarantee your enrollment in class.
PARENT MEETING:
We will have a parent meeting on Saturday Feb 2nd at 10 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to communicate expectations for riders and answer questions that you may have regarding our program. Students do not need to attend this meeting (even though we realize they are excited to return to classes). Horses are out in pasture so no students will be permitted to "visit" them while we are meeting. This includes those who have served previously as Jr. Wranglers. Thanks for your understanding and we will do our best to keep our meeting time to one hour.
To enroll in classes you can call Ron Chlasta at 615-712-3513. You will have a faster response if you call or text rather than e-mail. Ron will not accept calls for enrollment until priority sign up beginning January 21.
NEW AT R&M STABLES FOR 2019
We are beginning construction of a new youth barn that will be dedicated to our camp and lesson programs exclusively. Our intention is to have this space available by our start date of March 4th. We are very pleased with our community of youth riders that has developed over the past two years and now we want to have a dedicated space where they can enjoy our horses as they continue to develop their horsemanship skills.
Check back early next week and we will have information available about our Summer Camp program, and our new Modern Pentathlon program that will begin in February!
