The Connected Horseman

Focus: Leadership, mastery, and mindful partnership
Goal: Confident, independent riders who care for, train, and advocate for their horses with knowledge and empathy

Core Learning:

• Full daily horse management, feeding, and emergency response

• Equine health: vital signs, injury assessment, and when to call the vet

• Advanced bodywork for maintenance and partnership

• Mentoring lower-level students and modeling emotional regulation

• Understanding the connection between horse biomechanics and rider balance

Riding Skills:

• Successfully execute a First Level dressage test

• Confidently jump a small course of crossrails both inside and outside the arena

• Plan and execute a balanced warm-up and cool-down routine

• Demonstrate independence, empathy, and safe decision-making in all equine settings