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Riding Styles Taught at Prospect Farms
Four different riding styles are possible at Prospect Farms. A student may practice more than one of these.1. Dressage: an English style of riding popular in Europe for centuries. It has been described as ballet on horseback because the horse and rider appear to be "dancing together." The famous Lippizan stallions often perform their "high school" dressage movements for the enjoyment of spectators the world over.
2. Jumping: a hunter style of riding which originated in England. Fox hunting and stadium jumping in which the height of the fences and speed are the focus typify it. Grand Prix jumping, the highest level of competition in the sport, is a popular spectator sport.
3. Western riding/games/barrel racing: a riding style popular with many youngsters and adults. 4-H programs and associated shows focus on this style. Western riding itself is fashioned after the cowboy's duties and currently includes pleasure riding, halter or conformation classes, trails and games classes. Games classes are performed in western gear and demonstrate the athletic ability of horse and rider. These include timed skill events (such as pole bending and barrel racing). Pole bending is a timed event where horse and rider weave (bend) through a series of six poles set approximately 20 feet apart in a straight line. The fastest time (without knocking over any poles) wins. Barrel racing is a timed event in which horse and rider run a cloverleaf barrel pattern.
4. Recreational riding: a style of riding which enables the rider to enjoy riding on trails through parks and scenic areas. It is meant to be relaxing, pleasurable and enjoyable to young and old.
No matter what style of riding one chooses, our instructional goals are similar: that is, to teach all riders horsemanship and horse mastership through the discipline of the rider. This includes work on the lounge line and exercises for balance and coordination to assist the rider's aids--legs, seat, and hands. This method of training produces a rider with an independent seat who is able to ride in harmony with the horse. From this base, riders can focus on those special skill areas they find interesting.
Lesson Prices
$30 group of three or more$35 semi-private
$35 30 minute private
$40 45 minute private
For more information, please call: (218) 525 - 7674 Pauline Fineout, Prospect Farms