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Common horse sense & body language
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How to read your horse
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Horse safety |
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Major points and parts of horse body |
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Knowing when your horse is having problems |
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Understanding horse thinking and social patterns |
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Correcting some bad habits |
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Proper horse care & maintenance
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Proper grooming and show preparation |
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Appropriate diet and fitness |
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How to manage and care for new-born colts (in the Spring) |
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Vaccinations and proper administration |
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Harnessing Draft Horses
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Learning the parts of the harness and how it works |
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Proper care and maintenance of the harness |
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How to hitch a team to a wagon |
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How to drive single or a team of draft horses |
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Beginners driving classes (Depending on the season) |
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Hay wagons, sleighs, buggies, & a mud boat available |
Each individual will be introduced to the challenge of basic horsemanship. Students will learn to lead, harness, hitch, and drive a team of Registered Belgian draft horses weighing roughly 4,000 lbs. Everyone who completes the course will participate in a graduation ceremony and receive a certificate of completion. We hope to impart some new skills to the students, while ultimately providing a positive growth experience.
