Horsemanship Programs

Learn horsemanship and English Riding from our experienced and enthusiastic equestrian staff and our twelve friendly horses. Our riding facility includes an outdoor riding ring, 12-stall stable, several pastures and trails throughout our property.

 

PONY FOR A DAY (AGES 6 - 13)

 

Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience as they groom, feed, and care for "their" horse each week.  Participants may also have the opportunity to ride.

 

March Classes - Cost:  $35 per class

Monday 3/23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Wednesday 3/25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Friday 3/27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
 

June Classes - Cost:  $35 per class

Tuesday, 6/2, 3:30pm - 5:30pm  

Wednesday, 6/3, 3:30pm - 5:30pm 

 


 

JUNIOR HORSEMANSHIP (AGES 6-8)

April Session - 4 classes (no class on Monday 4/20) 1 spot available
Mondays, 3/30-4/27, 3:30pm-5:30pm

May Session - 4 classes This class is FULL
Tuesdays, 5/5-5/26, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Cost: $140

Participants will rotate through our 4-part curriculum in small groups based on ability and experience level.  Teaching areas are English riding, grooming & tack, routine horse care and breeds & anatomy.  Limit of 6 participants per class.


 

HORSEMANSHIP (AGES 9-13)

April Session - 4 classes (no class on Tuesday 4/21)
Tuesdays, 3/31-4/28, 3:30pm-3:50pm  3 spots available

May Session - 4 classes (no class on Monday 5/25)
Mondays, 5/4-6/1, 3:30pm-5:30pm  2 spots available
Cost: $140

Participants will rotate through our 4-part curriculum in small groups based on ability and experience level.  Teaching areas are English riding, grooming & tack, routine horse care and breeds & anatomy.  Limit of 6 participants per class.


 

HORSEMANSHIP MINI CAMP (AGES 8-13)

April 20 - 22 - 9am - 4pm  8 spots available
Participants will rotate through our 4-part curriculum in small groups based on ability and experience level.  Teaching areas are English riding, grooming & tack, routine horse care and breeds & anatomy.

 


 

KETCHA COWGIRLS & COWBOYS (AGES 8-13)

May Session - 5 classes 3 spots available
Fridays, 5/1-5/29, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Cost: $175

Participants will rotate through our 4-part curriculum in small groups based on ability and experience level.  Teaching areas are English and western style riding, mounted riding games, grooming & tack and routine horse care.  Limit of 6 participants per class.

 


 

KETCHA LEASE PROGRAMS

Ages 6 - 17 The Spring lease program ends 3/31.  The Fall lease program will begin in October.

Half Lease - 3 weekdays & 1 weekend day

Includes weekly riding lessons
Cost: $350/month

 

Quarter  Lease - 1 weekday & 1 weekend day

Includes 2 riding lessons per month
Cost: $175/month

The ten Camp Ketcha horses are available for lease for the month of March.  Lessees will be entitled to exclusive use of the horse and shared access to our barn, riding ring, and trails under the direct supervision of our barn staff during the chosen sessions.  Schedules will be coordinated weekly between Lessees and Camp Ketcha.  Camp Ketcha will cover all costs associated with the horse, tack, barn and instructional staffing.

 


 

KETCHA ADULT LEASE PROGRAMS

This program begins in April. 

This program is designed for adults, 18 and up, who have prior riding experience.  Available horses include:  Crystal, Zip, Dancer, Pennie, Zoey, Chester, Chance & Teo.

 

Quarter  Lease - 1 weekday & 1 weekend day or 2 weekdays

Includes 2 riding lessons per month
Cost: $175/month

 

The ten Camp Ketcha horses are available for lease beginning 4/1.  Lessees will be entitled to exclusive use of the horse and shared access to our barn, riding ring, and trails under the direct supervision of our barn staff during the chosen sessions.  Schedules will be coordinated weekly between Lessees and Camp Ketcha.  All riding and barn time is to be scheduled around after-school programming and summer camp hours.  Camp Ketcha will cover all costs associated with the horse, tack, barn and instructional staffing.


REGISTRATION & POLICIES

To register now, you may download and complete the following three forms: Registration Form, Health History Form & Equine Release Form. You may fax or mail your registration forms with full payment to secure your child’s spot.

Please note that an Annual Membership Fee of $20 is required to register for all programs.

Riders must wear long pants and boots with a 1" - 1 1/2" heel in all Riding and Horsemanship Programs.  All programs are “rain or shine” and will include a combination of indoor and outdoor activities depending on the weather each session. We will take advantage of all opportunities to ride in our riding ring or on our trails.

We can also arrange for private riding lessons, birthday parties, and private group riding programs or lessons. Contact Jessie Bosse, Equestrian Program Director, for more information.