Our Jr Apprentices are at the heart of learning at the ranch and regularly ride twice in a day.

This is a specialized program currently entering its third year.

For skill development and progression, we highly recommend at least 2 days attendance.

Jr Apprentices can reschedule their days when needed with 48hrs notice.

Our Jr Apprentices are:

Good riders who want to become great riders
Communicative and helpful to other riders
Interested in learning about & assisting with horse training
Available to volunteer
Able to complete tasks as assigned, reporting back as appropriate.
Age 9+, Proficient at walk, trot, canter, bridling

Skills and Areas of learning

Communication, autonomy & teamwork
Horse riding, ground work, lunging & turnouts
Presentation & research skills
Grooming - bathing, mane pulling, braiding, bridle paths and more
Assisting with retraining our rescue horses (may include riding suitable mounts)
Tack Cleaning & Maintenance
Horse first aid
Horse & human anatomy

Core Hours 8:45am-2pm $95/day - flexible end time, between 2-4pm.

8:45am-2pm Tuesday
8:45am-2pm Wednesday
8:45am-2pm Thursday
Includes riding lessons and apprentice skills training time

Special events, to be determined.

Talk to Lotte or Sushila to determine if you are ready to participate as a Jr Apprentice.

Payments

$450 is required to reserve a spot. The balance is payable in monthly instalments.

NOTE: If paying by instalments, a late fee of $50 will be charged if payments are not made by the due date.

NO LESSON NOV 28

Jr Apprentice Program - 14 weeks