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Riding Apparel

Correct riding attire is encouraged for the safety of our riders. For the first lesson, a boot-type shoe, narrow in the toe with less than a 1" heel are suitable, along with well fitted jeans or leggings. An SEI certified riding helmet is mandatory and can be provided for your scheduled ride. Sneakers, sandals and heels are discriminated against for the safety of the rider. Clothes should be well fitted and dangly jewelry should be left at home.

As you progress in riding you may want to consider purchasing some items off the following list:

Riding Breeches and jodhpur pants: Riding breeches are specifically designed for equestrian activities, designed to protect riders leg from rubs.
SEI riding helmet: An Equestrian helmet is worn when riding horses. This type of helmet is specially designed to protect the rider's head if a person falls off a horse.
Half chaps or full chaps: Designed to protect the legs.
Riding gloves: Protect hands.
Paddock boots or tall boots: Riding boots are boots made to be used for horseback riding. The classic boot comes high enough up the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe to protect the rider's foot when on the ground, and has a distinct heel to prevent the foot from sliding through the stirrup. The sole is smooth or lightly textured to avoid being caught on the tread of the stirrup in the event of a fall.
A hairnet to neatly tuck your hair away under your helmet



What level rider am I?

Excel in your riding levels in group or private lessons!

  • True Beginner: New to horses and is ready to learn from the ground up. Learning how to control a quiet school horse at the walk, trot and can stop the horse. The beginner rider is still finding their balance and getting comfortable with the horses movement.
  • Milestone #1

  • Beginner: Understands common safety practices while working around the horse. Is balanced to halt, walk and trot while applying correct riding aids and maintaining position. Able to sit and post the trot in rhythm with the horse and is understanding posting diagonals.
  • Milestone #2

  • Advanced Beginner: This rider can mount and dismount unassisted. Can ride independantly at the walk, and trot the shapes of the ring while maintaining rhythm. Is comfortable with and can maintain position at the halt, walk, trot (sitting, posting, and 2 point). This rider is ready to canter!
  • Milestone #3

  • Novice: this rider knows basic parts of the horse and tack. They are comfortable tacking and untacking the horse without assistance. They are learning to canter while remaining balanced and in control of the horse. They are understanding their leads and can walk, trot, canter in both the full and half seat position. This rider has been introduced to small jumps.
  • Groundpole course with leads
  • Level 1 Jumper (18")
  • Intro level dressage
  • Milestones #4 - 8
  • Working Equitation L1 Introductory

  • Intermediate 1: this rider shows seriousness in their riding and has sound equitation skills. Can ride w/t/c with ring shapes and simple changes, knows what diagonal or lead they are on and can correct quickly. can stop the horse from any gait. This rider has an independant seat and can ride without stirrups and is ready to be introduced to the basic principles of dressage and jumping. This rider is gaining knowledge in stable management and abides by the rules of the ring and emphasises safety on and around horses.
  • Level 2 Jumper (2' - 2'3)
  • Training level dressage
  • Elementary eventer
  • Milestones #9 - 12, #15 - 24
  • Working Equitation L2 Novice A


  • Intermediate 2: this rider can perform flying lead changes on a school horse, can apply variations to the gaits, turn on the forehand, turn on the haunches, and lateral movements. This rider also understands basic concepts of jumping as well as related distances and stride lengths for jumping and can hand gallop. Lengthen and shorten strides and understands lateral and longitudinal bending/suppling
  • Level 3 jumper (2'3-2'9)
  • First level dressage
  • Beginner novice eventer
  • Working Equitation L3 Novice B


  • Intermediate 3: this rider is capable of riding basic dressage tests correctly and/or jump a course while maintaining a steady tempo and being able to negotiate strides and distances. This rider can spend a long time in the saddle and can canter for prolonged periods of time and has galloped in a controlled situation. This rider can ride the horse forward from leg to hand with impulsion, rhythm, regularity and evenness of pace.
  • Level 4 jumper (2'9-3'3)
  • Second level dressage
  • Novice eventer

  • Advanced 1: this rider has experience with green horses. They understand training principals and how/when to apply them. They have a good sense of balance and timing. Has knowledge in different disciplines, can show successfully and works in harmony with the horse with invisible aids to the audience. This rider recongizes true quality of movement and can influence the horses way of going.
  • Level 5 jumper (3'3-3'9)
  • Third level dressage
  • Training eventer
  • Milestones #13 & 14
  • Working Equitation L4 Intermediate A


  • Advanced 2: This rider understands sophisticated concepts of horse movement and has sound methods of training and can perform advanced maneuvers in their riding style. This rider is capable of riding/training green or difficult horses.
  • Level 6 jumper (3'9 and up)
  • Fourth level dressage
  • Preliminary eventer
  • Working Equitation L5 Intermediate B


  • Advanced 3: This rider can compete successfully at upper levels:dressage, hunters, eventing

    If you take your Milestones seriously, be sure to purchase a copy of our Milestones Book!


    Student Milestones:
    P = means you've earned your Patch
    X = means you are able to earn it
    P WT1

    TRUE BEGINNERS     		True Beginner
  • M1
    		•  Beginner
  • M2
  • Ring Shapes
    		•  Advanced Beginner
  • M3
  • Ground Pole Course
    		•  Novice
  • M4 - 8
  • Intro Level Dressage
  • Level 1 Jumper 18"
    		•  Intermediate 1
  • M9 - 12, 15 - 25
  • Training Level Dressage
  • Level 2 Jumper 2' -2'3
  • Elementary Level Eventer
    		•  Intermediate 2
  • M13 & 14, 26, - 28
  • First Level Dressage
  • Level 3 Jumper 2'6 - 2'9
  • Beginner Novice Eventer
    		•
    Cora B 1
    Summer J 1
    Suzie B 1
    Taylor M 1
    Claire K 1
    Macy B 1
    Elliott B 1
    Sophia G 1
    Madelyn D 1
    1

    BEGINNERS     		True Beginner
  • M1
    		•  Beginner
  • M2
  • Ring Shapes
    		•  Advanced Beginner
  • M3
  • Ground Pole Course
    		•  Novice
  • M4 - 8
  • Intro Level Dressage
  • Level 1 Jumper 18"
    		•  Intermediate 1
  • M9 - 12, 15 - 25
  • Training Level Dressage
  • Level 2 Jumper 2' -2'3
  • Elementary Level Eventer
    		•  Intermediate 2
  • M13 & 14, 26, - 28
  • First Level Dressage
  • Level 3 Jumper 2'6 - 2'9
  • Beginner Novice Eventer
    		•
    Annie C P 2
    Caroline H2
    Macey M P 2
    Isabelle L X 2

    ADVANCED BEGINNERS     		True Beginner
  • M1
    		•  Beginner
  • M2
  • Ring Shapes
    		•  Advanced Beginner
  • M3
  • Ground Pole Course
    		•  Novice
  • M4 - 8
  • Intro Level Dressage
  • Level 1 Jumper 18"
    		•  Intermediate 1
  • M9 - 12, 15 - 25
  • Training Level Dressage
  • Level 2 Jumper 2' -2'3
  • Elementary Level Eventer
    		•  Intermediate 2
  • M13 & 14, 26, - 28
  • First Level Dressage
  • Level 3 Jumper 2'6 - 2'9
  • Beginner Novice Eventer
    		•
    Willow C X X 3
    Ayanna M X X X
    Avery S P P 3
    Leandra D X X 3 A, B
    Autumn P X X 3

    NOVICE     		True Beginner
  • M1
    		•  Beginner
  • M2
  • Ring Shapes
    		•  Advanced Beginner
  • M3
  • Ground Pole Course
    		•  Novice
  • M4 - 8
  • Intro Level Dressage
  • Level 1 Jumper 18"
    		•  Intermediate 1
  • M9 - 12, 15 - 25
  • Training Level Dressage
  • Level 2 Jumper 2' -2'3
  • Elementary Level Eventer
    		•  Intermediate 2
  • M13 & 14, 26, - 28
  • First Level Dressage
  • Level 3 Jumper 2'6 - 2'9
  • Beginner Novice Eventer
    		•  IEA Mounted Archer
    Grace M X 2 3
    Ava T P P X 4
    Sophia S P P X 4 18"
    Yashvi X X X 4 18"
    Katie T X X X 4
    Leah X X P 4
    Gillian H X X X 4 18"
    Alivia S X X X 4 18"
    Charlotte X X X 4
    Clara M X X X 4 WT2
    Haylie G P P P 4
    April M X X X 4 A,B
    Xiaoxia Z X X X 4 18" WT1
    Hailee P X X X P
    Elianna V X X X 4 A,B
    Carol P/td> P/td> P/td> 4 A, B, W2
    Melanie G X X X 4 A,B,C WT2
    Alivia A X/td> X/td> X/td> 4 A,B
    James X/td> X/td> X/td> 4 W1
    Destiny S X X/td> X/td> P
    Caroline N P P/td> P/td> 5 18"
    Evelyn R P P/td> P/td> 5 18"
    JB X X/td> P/td> 6 A, B
    Alianna P P P 6 A, B, C 18"
    Stella C X X/td> X/td> 7 A, B, 18"
    Kellyn H X X/td> X/td> 8 A, 18"
    MaryAnn X/td> X/td> X/td> 8 ~ A, B WT1
    Scarlett P/td> P/td> P/td> checklist 9
    Lucia D X X/td> X/td> checklist 9
    Violet P/td> P/td> P/td> checklist

    INTERMEDIATE #1     		True Beginner
  • M1
    		•  Beginner
  • M2
  • Ring Shapes
    		•  Advanced Beginner
  • M3
  • Ground Pole Course
    		•  Novice
  • M4 - 8
  • Intro Level Dressage
  • Level 1 Jumper 18"
    		•  Intermediate 1
  • M9 - 12, 15 - 25
  • Training Level Dressage
  • Level 2 Jumper 2' -2'3
  • Elementary Level Eventer
    		•  Intermediate 2
  • M13 & 14, 26, - 28
  • First Level Dressage
  • Level 3 Jumper 2'6 - 2'9
  • Beginner Novice Eventer
    		•  IEA Mounted Archer
    Angelina x X X P ~ A, C ~ 18"
    Laila H X X/td> X/td> x 9 2'6
    Everly P P/td> P/td> P/td> 8 ~ A, 18" 9
    Lacie G P P P P 9
    Samantha O X X 3 4
    Addison O X X X X 9
    Chloe L X X X X 9 2'
    Abigail C X X X X 9 2'
    Peyton M P/td> P/td> P/td> P 9 2'
    Ruth Ann X X X X 9
    Camdyn P/td> P/td> P/td> P 10 ~ 2' WT1
    Natalie P P P P 10 ~
    Olivia L P P P P 10 ~ 18"
    Misa X P P X 11
    Emily M X X X X 11 2'
    Sofia H P P P P 11 ~ 18" ~ 1,
    Avery M X X X P 11 ~ 2'3
    Brooke P X X X X 11 WT1
    Lily J P P P P 11 18"
    Olivia S P x x P 11
    Sydney X X X X 12 18"
    Kendal E X X X X 12a ~ 2' 1
    Aniah P P P P 12d ~ 2' ~ 1,
    Tori P P P P 12b ~ 2' ~ 1,
    Ali E X X X X 15 ~ 2'6 ~ 1,2
    Elizabeth B X X X X 15 ~ 2'
    Paris S P P P x 16 ~ 2'6 ~ 1
    Carolyn P P P P 19 ~ 18" ~ 1,
    RileyW P P P P 19 ~ 2'
    Peyton L P/td> X/td> X/td> x 20 ~ 2' ~ 1, 2
    Gina E P P P P 20 ~ 18" ~ 1, 2 WT2
    Angel F P P P x 21 ~ 2' ~ 1,2
    Sophie D P P P P 22 ~ 2' ~ 1,2,3
    Katlyn H P P X X 24 ~ 2'6
    Toryn A P P P P 24 ~ 2'3
    Anna S P P P P 24 18" 1,2
    Mackenzie B X X X X 25 ~18" ~ 1, 2, 3
    Lauren W x x x x 25 ~ 2' ~ 1, 2, 3
    Marli X X X 9 ~ 2'3

    INTERMEDIATE #2     		True Beginner
  • M1
    		•  Beginner
  • M2
  • Ring Shapes
    		•  Advanced Beginner
  • M3
  • Ground Pole Course
    		•  Novice
  • M4 - 8
  • Intro Level Dressage
  • Level 1 Jumper 18"
    		•  Intermediate 1
  • M9 - 12, 15 - 25
  • Training Level Dressage
  • Level 2 Jumper 2' -2'3
  • Elementary Level Eventer
    		•  Intermediate 2
  • M13 & 14, 26, - 28
  • First Level Dressage
  • Level 3 Jumper 2'6 - 2'9
  • Beginner Novice Eventer
    		•  IEA Mounted Archer
    Ashley S X X X X WT2
    Addison Orr X X X X WT3
    Emily F P P P P P 13 WT2
    Alena X X X X x 14
    Guin P P P P X 14 ~ A, WT2
    Drew T P P P P P 27
    Eva M P P P P P 27 ~ a, WT2
    Claire M P P P P P 27 ~ a,
    Ella B P P P P P 28 3'

    INTERMEDIATE #3     		True Beginner
  • M1
    		•  Beginner
  • M2
  • Ring Shapes
    		•  Advanced Beginner
  • M3
  • Ground Pole Course
    		•  Novice
  • M4 - 8
  • Intro Level Dressage
  • Level 1 Jumper 18"
    		•  Intermediate 1
  • M9 - 12, 15 - 25
  • Training Level Dressage
  • Level 2 Jumper 2' -2'3
  • Elementary Level Eventer
    		•  Intermediate 2
  • M13 & 14, 26, - 28
  • First Level Dressage
  • Level 3 Jumper 2'6 - 2'9
  • Beginner Novice Eventer
    		•  Intermediate 3
  • M15 & 16
  • Second Level Dressage
  • Level 4 Jumper 2'9 - 3'3
  • Novice Level Eventer
    		•  IEA Mounted Archer
    Jade P P P P P 28 ~ 3'3 ~ 1,




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