Carousel Ranch

Beginning (Level I)   [See also Intermediate (Level II)]
This is a beginning horsemanship program offered Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Subjects and activities:

• Horse sense, breeds, colors, and ,markings

• Safety -- approaching and leading horses

• Grooming, saddling, and bridling

• Mounting and dismounting

• Seat and hand position

• Basic aids and horse control

• Circles and reverses

• Basic care of the horse -- cleaning stalls and feeding

• Daily arts and crafts

• Trotting (if the students are ready)

• Cost of owning and caring for a horse

Sessions: July 10-14; July 24-28; August 7-11;  August 21-25.

There is a limit of eight students per session.  The fee is $400, with a $150 deposit. 

For more information on our day camps, or to register, call us at (425) 485-7861.

Intermediate (Level II)
This is a continuing horsemanship program offered Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Students must have completed the Beginning instruction (above) or receive pre-approval by Carousel's instructor.   Subjects and activities:

• Horse sense and safety

• Parts of the horse and tack

• Colors and markings of horses

• Basic gaits

• Horse terms

• Balance of the horse and rider

• How to adjust your own tack

• Basic care of the horse -- cleaning and feeding

• Learn to lope (if the students are ready)

• Daily arts and crafts

• Cost of owning and caring for a horse

Sessions: July 10-14; July 24-28; August 7-11;  August 21-25.

There is a limit of eight students per session.  The fee is $400, with a $150 deposit. 

For more information on our day camps, or to register, call us at (425) 485-7861.