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.

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.

This is an upper level flat class that focuses on horsemanship style patterns. Riders must have ridden in at least two sessions of intermediate. Students in Horsemanship Patterns can ride either English or Western style. 

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. Contesting students are encouraged to show in our Schooling Shows on their lesson horses!

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

Crossrails is a jump class for riders pursuing hunt seat equitation 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. 

Upper level jump classes are intended for riders pursuing equitation over fences 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. Novice Jump Students have been promoted from Crossrails and Intermediate Jump Students have been promoted from Novice Jump. 

*By Invite Only.*

IEA Team lessons are for upper level riders who are pursuing hunt seat equitation competition. 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) equitation 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.