Lessons are taught from the ground up... this means that the goal of the student is to become a knowledgeable self-responsible horse owner. Students start on the ground, learning how to maneuver horses through a large amount of different obstacles, and while doing this they learn the personality of the horse. Once students are able to show confidence on the ground then students will begin to ride. A typical hour is generally spent getting the horse, grooming, saddling (if riding), riding, and then returning the horse to pasture.  Students that are taught to become self sufficient learn at a faster pace, are more confident, and are able to grasp the amount of care a horse takes!