PONYSITTERS

While we cater to what kids love, namely HORSES! 

We would love to welcome your child to the PONYSITTERS! 

 Unlike other lesson barns, our popular PONYSITTERS program combines your child's academics with their love of horses, setting them up for success from the barn to the boardroom.   

 Children learn safe horse handling techniques, basic equine care and proper grooming skills, understand equine behaviors, assess a horse's general condition, how to properly take care of their tack and equipment, how to tack up the horse/pony, mounting & dismounting and of course, learn how to properly ride a horse/pony! 

PONYSITTERS gain additional hands-on experience and knowledge in basic veterinary care, equine nutrition, stable management, proper hoof care and more!   

Our PONYSITTERS program is designed to promote safety, horseback riding skills and equine knowledge while encouraging, empowering and educating aspiring equestrians, cowgirls and cowboys .  Children have the opportunity to learn both English and Western styles. Children learn all about horses in a positive environment with hands-on horse activities with friendly, well-trained horses & ponies, participate in creative projects and play fun games like equine trivia with barnyard game buzzers.  (think Family Feud with horse questions). 

PONYSITTERS are able to demonstrate success at individual & team activities, critical thinking skills and problem-solving & decision-making. PONYSITTERS develop leadership skills, responsibility, time management, organizational skills and build their self-confidence taking care of, handling and riding horses.  

 Special lesson clinics are offered periodically for the PONYSITTERS with professional guest instructors to supplement their riding education and test their equestrian skills.  (see special events)

In addition to their regular barn time, PONYSITTERS are encouraged to take a pro-active role within their community to raise equine awareness. PONYSITTERS are invited to attend public functions, like community days and parades with their PONYSITTERS teammates and their equine ambassadors, providing equine educational demonstrations and presentations.  Horse Show opportunities are offered as children master showmanship and riding skills.