The Hitching Rail Wellness Center & Retreat
Classes
Classes are free to veterans, first responders, and their families. We offer lessons for everyone as a fundraiser to help support our program.
Level 1

Course Includes:
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Learning the proper way to catch, brush, lead and work around horses, how to desensitizing. Being able to identify horse characteristics and herd behaviors , buildng a positive relationship.
Level 2

Course Includes:
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Proper saddling and bridling
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Saddle and bridle proper fit .and esp. how saddle fit can change over time
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How to Mount and dismount correctly
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How to ride at a walk and trot
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Working on rider balance, core muscles
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Standing , posting and sitting
Level 3

Course Includes:
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Leg yields
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Turn backs
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Turns on for hand
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Turns on hindquarters
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Side pass
Level 4

Course Includes:
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Balance of horse and rider
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Correct conformation
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Saddle fitting
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Bits and bitting