Homeschool Lesson Program
Our Homeschool program is designed as enrichment and athletic classes for kids K-12 in a group setting and can be customized upon requests. Students learn about safety, horse care, grooming, tacking up & the basics of riding. If your child has a background in riding and horsemanship or if they would like lessons but might be more timid, please contact us before signing up for the Homeschool program.
Homeschool lessons are offered as small group lessons and maybe split by age/ability if enrollment warrants. Each lesson focuses on an aspect of horsemanship (grooming, tack, horse care, nutrition, conditioning, vet care, identifying horses etc.), basic riding skills (position, tack adjustments, steering, form follows function of riding) and hands on horse skills.
For the safety of horses and humans, ALL riders in this program must be able to listen and follow directions.
While we do have guidelines for the program, please realize our program is ever changing depending on the age, level and number of students. At GES our doors are open to all and all our programs are all-inclusive for everyone. We aim for lessons to be safe, educational and fun!
Homeschool Group Lesson's
- Ages 6- 18 but can be flexible and students may be split into groups. We have a Pony program offered on Saturday mornings for children under 6.
- Riding lessons are 30 mins. 1 on 1 or 1-hour groups that are 2 to 4 riders maximum.
- For safety all participants must be able to follow verbal directions.
- Horsemanship classes are $10/student (class is generally 1-hour if 2 or more students, maybe shorter if only 1).
- Riding lesson is $45/30 min. private or $35/1-hour group (included grooming & tacking instructions)
- Riders only need long pants, close toed shoes and a weather appropriate top. All riders must purchase their own riding helmet for safety and the prevention of spreading germs. Those who are able may want to purchase riding boots and breeches.
- Large homeschool groups or those with special requests should contact us to make arrangements.
Day/Time options Spring 2023 (March - May)
Tuesdays - 11:00am - 12:00pm - Unmounted horsemanship
Wednesdays - 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Riding option (30 min. private lessons or 1 hour group)
Thursdays - 11:00am - 12:00pm - Unmounted horsemanship
On occasion additional days/times are available, if you have a special request, please contact us and we can see what other options we may have.
To get signed up or if you have questions, please email us: robyn@greatescapestables.com Make sure to include all relevant information in your email. If for some reason you don't hear from staff with in 48 hour, send a text to 248-361-7922 and let us know you sent an email as it may have gone to our spam box.
