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The
Lesson Program at High Tail Acres, LLC is individualized
to each student, taking into consideration the student's age, ability,
previous experience, and maturity. The staff at High Tail
Acres, LLC stresses the importance of safety and every precaution is
taken to provide the student with a positive learning experience.
We feel that it is very important for the student to commit to at least
five one-half hour private lessons. This time schedule will result
in a progressive knowledge attainment of the basics.
If you have previous
experience your first lesson with High
Tail Acres, LLC will be an evaluation of your knowledge and
experience. A beginners first lesson will be of an introductory
nature and will address any questions the student may have.
The student will work side by side with the instructor and learn the
importance of proper grooming before the riding lesson. The
student will be introduced to the tack and equipment used during the
lesson. The first lesson will include the proper mounting and
dismounting techniques, rein handling, and proper body position.
During this early stage, learning the basics is gradual, yet
progressive, and must be attained in order to proceed to more
interesting aspects of learning to ride. Each lesson will
begin with a repeat of the previous lesson to insure that sufficient
knowledge has been attained to proceed. This is a
confidence-building stage, as well as a stage in which the
horse/pony and student learn to trust each other. As the
student becomes more comfortable and confident in his/her ability,
the student's accomplishments will become more visible.
As the student progresses in his/her horsemanship skills the student
and parent will develop goals. Together we will discuss your goals and a plan will
be set forth for the student's future in the exciting "world of horses."
Lessons are scheduled by appointment only.
Afternoons, Monday through Friday and mornings and early afternoon
on Saturdays. Private, semi- private, and group
lessons are available. Groups are approximately 45 minutes in length
and privates are approximately 30 minutes in length. We offer
three payment options payable by cash or check.
Single lesson - $40
Set of 5 lessons- $195
Set of 8 lessons- $310
We do not offer trail rides
Click here for Lesson Student
Application and Information Sheet
PLEASE CALL THE BARN WITH CANCELLATIONS - 978-465-4142
MONTHLY LESSON SCHEDULE
*Updated -5/6/13
PRIVATE = Scheduled lesson
OPEN= Available lesson
spot
N/A = No lessons
given at his time
STARTING January 1, 2012 Tuesday
groups will be held EVERY OTHER Tuesday
We offer four different groups held every other
Tuesday
Advanced junior exhibitor- must have the
ability to walk, trot and canter- 5/7, 5/21 and 6/4, 6/18
Advanced walk and trot- For those in our show or academy
programs- 5/7, 5/21 and 6/4, 6/18
Intermediate Walk Trot to Canter - For junior exhibitors interested
in our show or academy programs- 5/14, 5/28 and 6/11
Adult group- must have the ability to walk, trot and canter-
5/14, 5/28 and 6/11
PLEASE NOTE:
IF THERE ARE NO "OPEN" SPOTS PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL WITH THE BEST DAY
AND TIME THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE AND WE CAN PUT YOU OR YOUR CHILD ON
THE WAITING LIST.
Reserved for
Birthday Parties =
Birthday parties held Sundays 3-5 pm
Newburyport Youth Services
Program = held Sundays
1:00-2:00 October-February
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MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
| 10:00 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
N/A |
| 10:30 |
N/A |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
| 11:00 |
PRIVATE |
N/A |
| 11:30 |
OPEN |
| 12:00 |
PRIVATE |
| 12:30 |
PRIVATE |
| 1:00 |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
| 1:30 |
PRIVATE |
N.Y.S.
1:00-2:00 PM |
| 2:00 |
PRIVATE |
| 2:30 |
PRIVATE |
| 3:00 |
PRIVATE |
N/A |
RESERVED FOR
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
3:00- 5:00 PM |
| 3:30 |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
| 4:00 |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
| 4:30 |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
| 5:00 |
PRIVATE |
GROUP |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
N/A |
| 5:30 |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
| 6:00 |
PRIVATE |
GROUP |
N/A |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
| 6:30 |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
PRIVATE |
FUN SHOWS,
U.P.H.A. WINTER TOURNAMENTS, ACADEMY PROGRAM and HORSEMANSHIP
PROGRAMS
We offer the U.P.H.A. Chapter 14 Winter
Tournament and Academy Programs, along with individualized lease
programs. We also offer show/academy student preparation clinics,
summer horsemanship programs, barn fun shows and other day
horsemanship programs throughout the year.
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U.P.H.A. Winter Tournaments
Tournaments are winter schooling shows held monthly
from November through March held at different host barns. The Winter
Tournament Finals is held during the U.P.H.A. Spring Premiere Horse Show
in April. Students qualify by showing in at least one winter
tournament. All students enrolled in the lesson program are
encouraged to participate. Riders are not required to lease horses
for the winter tournaments. All shows have a qualified judge and
medallions are rewarded to all participants. Host barns provide good,
warm food for all who attend. U.P.H.A. offers an opportunity for
students who compete in at least two tournaments to win an award with an
essay writing contest. Students can win a scholarship for anything horse
related.
*New for the 2012-2013 season*
High Point Awards- keep track of your
tournaments and placings and YOU could be a High Point Winner!
High Point Form
2012-2013 Essay Form |
Academy
Program
The Academy program
is an introduction to the world of showing horses. Students
show horses that are used in the HTA lesson program. Horse ownership is not required to
participate in this program. Most of the shows we attend
during the show season offer Academy classes. These shows are
held from May through October. An Academy Championship is
offered at the Twin State Octoberfest Horse Show giving these riders a
goal to work towards.
High
Tail Acres, LLC offers a competitive rate for those
showing in the academy program.
Required equipment and riding habit
is necessary in order to compete. We will help you with ordering
or by providing you a location to purchase the riding habit.
The riding habit consists
of Kentucky jodhpurs, a dress shirt, and custom fitted
vest along with a tie. Helmets are required for all
students under 18 and show management can choose to have
adults wear them as well. Leather gloves and boots
are also required. |
Summer Horsemanship Program
Summer Horsemanship Programs are offered
three to four weeks out of the summer. They offer children ages 5-13 a
variety of learning opportunities. They run from 9AM-2PM Tuesday
through Saturday. Students ride twice daily and also have classroom-like
theory sessions. They do hands-on activities with the horses as
well as a craft project. A small horse show is held on Saturdays
of camp to show parents their child's' progression. These are
highly successful programs and fill up very quickly.
Day programs
and Adult programs
are offered through the year as well. Dates are posted on the
Calendar
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HTA
Summer and Fall
Fun Shows
HTA Fun
Shows are
held twice yearly. A Summer Fun Show is held in June followed by a
cookout and a Fall Fun Show is held in September or October. These are informal
shows allowing students to demonstrate the skills they have learned in
their lessons. It also gives students an opportunity to set and achieve
goals. All students in the lesson program are encouraged to participate.
We also have a
fun "class" that parents, friends and family can
participate in!
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