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StoneCrest
Stable

Your Learning Journey

Riding Curriculum

Our structured 4-level skill ladder ensures every rider progresses safely and confidently. Choose your discipline below to see your path.

1
Foundation
Ground & Walk
⏱ 1–4 lessons🔓 Complete Intro/Eval Lesson

Skills You'll Learn

  • Safe mounting and dismounting
  • Walk on a loose rein
  • Basic steering and stopping
  • Grooming and basic horse care
  • Helmet fit and safety rules
  • Understanding horse body language
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2
Building
Trot & Transitions
⏱ 8–16 lessons🔓 8 lessons at Level 1

Skills You'll Learn

  • Sitting and posting trot
  • Correct diagonal identification
  • 20-meter circles at trot
  • Walk-trot-walk transitions
  • Two-point position
  • Introduction to cavaletti poles
3
Developing
Canter & Jumping
⏱ 12–24 lessons🔓 12 lessons at Level 2

Skills You'll Learn

  • Canter departs on correct lead
  • Canter circles and transitions
  • Cavaletti grids and small cross-rails
  • Course of 2–4 fences (18"–2')
  • Counting strides to a fence
  • Basic flat work for hunters
4
Advancing
Courses & Competition
⏱ Ongoing🔓 Instructor assessment at Level 3

Skills You'll Learn

  • Full hunter/jumper courses (2'–2'6")
  • Equitation on the flat
  • Show ring etiquette and preparation
  • Gymnastics and related distances
  • Adjusting stride length
  • Introduction to schooling shows

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Every great rider started at Level 1. Book your Intro Lesson today and we'll place you on the right path.

Book Intro Lesson — $75
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