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Our Tiny Tot program is a horsemanship focused program designed for children ages 2-5 who are not quite ready to ride a horse by themselves. While working through the program Tiny Tots will become familiar with all horse related skills including grooming, tacking, proper leading, vocabulary, balance and proper riding techniques with a little help.
While we expect every student to try we don’t expect our students to be perfect! Our goal is to create a safe environment for small children to gain confidence around large animals, confidence in themselves and to have fun while learning! Not all lessons will be riding lessons but all lessons are important for a strong horsemanship minded rider!
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Much of this program includes on-the-ground learning designed to empower excellent learning and increase comfort around horses that youth will need as they transition into riding independently.
Tots who show high confidence or skills may graduate to our Pee Wee program!
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long pants
riding shoes or closed toed shoes (must have a heel)
bug spray
sunscreen
At the Painted Bar Stables we are proud to offer our lessons on an individual scheduling basis and not require a lesson series. As a result, however, we have the following policies.
Missed Lesson Policy
In the event that a rider needs to miss a lesson a minimum of 4 hours notice is required. After the 3rd missed lesson students will be required to pre-pay for their lessons ahead of time
Reimbursement will be offered with 24 hour advance notice of cancellation. A charge of $15 will be issued for each lesson without notice. |
Be On Time
Please come 5-10 minutes before your ride.If you are late, it cuts into your time of the ride.
All rides will begin promptly on time and end on time in order to maintain schedule for previous and following lessons and rides. |
Weight Limits
For your safety and the well-being of our horses the weight limit is 250 lbs. Any rider weighing more than 200 lbs. is required to give advance notice so that a suitable horse may be arranged.
Riders should expect to be weighed in a private and confidential setting if Painted Bar Stables staff have any suspicion that a rider may be above their weight limit for riding.
We are very strict about our weight limit. Please be up front, honest and realistic about the weight of each member of your party for their own safety. Our restrictions are not a matter of prejudice against heavy persons. When a rider is heavy it can be VERY dangerous for the rider for many reasons. Our limits are set to ensure the safety of both the rider and the longevity of our horses.
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Weather
All non-trail lessons are NOT weather dependent and in the case of rain will take place indoors. Please see missed lesson policy.
If the weather appears inclimate please call Erika at 607-216-8141 to confirm whether the ride will still take place. Unless communicated, riders should expect to ride.
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Pants are Required
All riders are required to wear long pants to avoid bruising. Pants should be comfortable and either loose fitting or stretch material to allow for leg and hip flexibility. |
Boots and Closed-toed Shoes Required
It is suggested that all riders wear boots or closed toed shows with a small heel. Sandals, clogs and open-toed shoes are not allowed.
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Age Requirements
Children entering group riding lessons must be 8 years of age.
Children aged 5 to 7 are allowed to ride but will be required to take one longe-line class prior to being allowed to enter beginner lesson groups.
Children under 5 years old will be required to take tiny-tot lessons or lunge line lessons.
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Scheduling
Group lessons are usually held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm (with earlier lessons reserved for children).
Group and Private Lessons can be arranged on alternate times if necessary.
There is a maximum of 4 riders per lesson.
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Safety
A riding waiver must be completed in order to ride. Being around horses is inherently dangerous. Helmets must be worn at all times by minors and anyone that is beginner or novice in level while riding. Helmets can be provided by Painted Bar Stables |
Painted Bar Stables is a smoke free, alcohol free and drug free environment. We reserve the right to refuse any potential rider.
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