Riding Lessons
W.I.S.H. offers Equestrian Riding Lessons for all ages and abilities. Every Lesson Session is dedicated to sharing the love of horses and exploring horsemanship skills in a fun and safe setting. W.I.S.H. can help you achieve your goals for pleasure and competition.
Equestrian WISH has a couple openings for Show Riders to join our Team. Small show team for personalized instruction. Come lesson and show with us. Coach Dawn Bridges has over 35 years over coaching history training riders from local to the AA Shows. Strong emphasis on equitation to improve riders communication and aids to the horse. Will coach hunter or jumpers. Originally from Rochester NY moved to Virginia in 2015 to pursue the horse dreams full time creating WISH.
Dawn Bridges (757) - 408 - 8979
Slow personalized pace. Strong focus on fundamentals. Students ride bareback to gain balance, self-confidence and connection with the horse. Eve teaches kids and adults. Open to teaching as young as 3. Private lessons with Eve include learning to groom and tack the horses. focusing on horsemanship skills.
Eve Bridges (757) - 757 - 2720 text is better than calling.
Homeschool
Horsemanship Program
Homeschool Horsemanship is a hands on class that develops safe and fun relationships between horse and handler. This class promotes a well rounded learning experience. Each participant will be encouraged to strive to their best. Equestrian WISH requires participants to pay attention and follow directions. Horseback riding is a part of Horsemanship, but it is not the primary focus in this class. Homeschool Horsemanship teaches many aspects of true horsemanship, including equine psychology and communication, anatomy, health and over all care of horse, tack and farm.
Homeschool Horsemanship 101
Homeschool Horsemanship 101 is a 7 week introductory course that meets once a week for one hour. The cost per student is $125, regardless of how many classes are attended. The course is prepaid.
Homeschool Horsemanship 143
Homeschool Horsemanship 143 is a school year course that meets once a week for one hour. The cost is $100 a month, regardless of how many classes are attended. Class begins in September and continues through the end of May. This is the beginners class. Open to riders 5 and up
Homeschool Horsemanship 203
Homeschool Horsemanship 203 is a year long course that meets once a week for one hour. This is a more advanced class for those that have completed 143 or can easily trot a horse off the lunge line. This class offers more riding time as these students are all capable of walk - trotting on their own. Cost is $140 a month, regardless of how many classes are attended. Class begins in September and finishes at the end of May.
Homeschool Horsemanship 244
Homeschool Horsemanship 244 meets once a week for two hours. This class is to encourage and equip youth with work related skills focused on farm responsibilities and tasks. Approximately one hour will be a 203 class. This is an excellent opportunity for youth to become ready for volunteer opportunities around the farm. Cost is $140 a month.
OUR TEEN CLASS IS CONSIDERED A 244 CLASS
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