9am-2pm or optionally til 4pm pending instructor approval

Our Jr Apprentices are at the heart of learning at the ranch.

A Jr Apprentice knows most of pony club D2 level content and is aspiring to a D3 level understanding. All info for these levels of proficiency can be found here: https://www.alottehorses.com/ponyclub-d1d3

For skill development and progression, we highly recommend at least 2 days attendance. JrApprentices are often offered additional opportunities.

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, leadership, 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

Special events, to be determined.

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

MAKEUPS We are unable to offer makeups for these sessions if missed. We only offer makeups in the event we need to cancel a session.

NOTE We reserve the right to change the format of the class if circumstances require it. This could include changing locations or hosting some classes online.

Jr Apprentice Program - TUE 10 weeks