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Riding Lesson Registration

Registration Open for Winter Riding Lessons

Winton Woods Riding Center's Winter Session of horseback riding lessons is a 7-week session that runs January 7 to February 24, 2019. Students ride one day per week, at a set day and time for the entire session. Classes of any level in several disciplines are offered! If you are unsure what level to register for, please contact the WWRC Office before registering.

[Note: Registration must be done over the phone, via email or in person with WWRC Staff for semi-private and private classes. Contact us at 513-931-3057 or wwrc@greatparks.org

Beginner Riding Lessons

Entry Level Riding Lessons-Winter Session

This is our introductory level of lessons. Students at this level may have enjoyed the occasional trail ride or had a few formal lessons experiences, and will be introduced to independent control at the walk and trot. Riders ages 7 and up are welcome!

Novice-E Level Riding Lessons- Winter Session

This is our second level of lessons. Students at this level have been promoted from Entry, and are working on refining their independent control at the walk and trot.

Novice Level Riding Lessons- Winter Session

This is our third level of lessons. Students at this level have been promoted from Novice-E, and are working on advanced walk/trot skills including group trot while posting, sitting, 2-point, & standing.

Advanced Novice Riding Lessons- Winter Session

This is our fourth level of lessons. Students at this level have been promoted from Novice, and are working on advanced walk/trot skills including group trot with & without stirrups on horses a bit more challenging than our beginners.

Intro to Canter Level Riding Lessons-Winter Session

This is our fifth level of lessons. Students at this level have been promoted from Advanced Novice, and are working on weekly review of advanced walk/trot skills (including posting, sitting, 2-point, standing & no-stirrups trot work) and an introduction to cantering with balance and control.

Intermediate Level Riding Lessons

This is our sixth and final level of beginner riding classes. Students at this level have been promoted from Intro to Canter, and are working on weekly review of advanced walk/trot skills (including posting, sitting, 2-point, standing & no-stirrups trot work) and developing exceptional control and balance at canter on a variety of horses.

After this level students are encouraged to choose their future discipline: Jumping, Contesting, Dressage or Patterns.

Intermediate Level Riding Lessons- Winter Session

After this level students are encouraged to chose their future discipline: Jumping, Contesting, Dressage or Patterns.

Upper Level Flat Lessons

Dressage Lessons- Winter Session

This is in class for riders interested in practicing introductory to training level Dressage position and movements. Students at this level have been riding in Intermediate for at least two sessions.

Contesting Skills Lessons- Winter Session

Contesting classes are available for Intermediate and above Western style students who are interested in learning the speed events of Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and Flags Race. Strong emphasis is placed on balanced position and excellent control at walk, trot and canter.

Upper Level Jump Lessons

Ground Poles Lessons- Winter Session

Ground Poles is a class for riders interested in pursuing hunter seat equitation & hunter jumper as their chosen discipline. Students at this level have been riding in English Intermediate for at least two sessions.

Crossrails Lessons- Winter Session

Crossrails is a jump class for riders pursuing hunt seat equitation/hunter jumper as their chosen discipline. They must have exceptional walk, trot, canter skills with and without stirrups. They also are capable of riding a great variety of horses. Students at this level have been promoted from Ground Poles.

Novice/Interm Jump Lessons- Winter Session

Novice/Intermediate Jump classes are intended for riders pursuing hunt seat equitation/hunter jumper as their chosen discipline. They must have exceptional walk, trot, canter skills with and without stirrups on the flat and over fences. They also are capable of riding a great variety of horses over canter courses. Students at this level have been promoted from Crossrails.

IEA Team Lessons- Winter Session

*By Invite Only.* IEA Team lessons are for upper level riders who are competing/training for the IEA program (Zone 5, Region 5). The Interscholastic Equestrian Association program allows middle school and high school aged students the opportunity to train and compete in the same style as IHSA (Collegiate) Hunt Seat riders. This is a fantastic program that promotes excellent riding and sportsmanship in a supportive, team environment.

For more information on the WWRC's IEA program, or IEA in general contact our office at wwrc@greatparks.org.