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Virginia Tech is offering four; 2-week summer riding classes open to adults
and children ages 11 and up. Please contact us via email or phone for
questions and registration information.
Contact:
Teresa McDonald - tmcdonal@vt.edu
Sherri West - slwillis@vt.edu, 540.808.7701
RIDE VT HORSES!
Registration Form:VTSummerRidingSeriesReg09.pdf
Registration is first come, first serve so sign up early!
The Riding Series will be offered during four, two-week sessions:
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I: June 1 – June 11, 2009
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III: July 20 – July 30, 2009
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II: July 6 – July 16, 2009
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IV: August 3 – August 13, 2009
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The cost of one session is $150. The second session (or any additional session thereafter) cost $130.
Classes Offered:
1 - BEGINNING JUMPING
This course is designed for the rider that is working toward strengthening
his or her seat and position on the flat and is ready to start going over
fences. The course will start with basic flat work and will introduce
small individual jumps and gymnastics. Riders will be given the
opportunity to ride a variety of horses and should be capable of tacking up
their mount and riding at all gaits.
Class 1A: Mon & Wed, 4-6pm (mounted from 4:30-5:30pm) OR Class 1B: Tues & Thurs, 6-8pm (mounted from 6:30-7:30pm)
(The above classes are offered during sessions I, II, III, and IV)
2 - INTERMEDIATE JUMPING
This course is designed for the intermediate over fences rider that is
working toward strengthening his or her seat and position on the flat as
well as over fences. This course will start with basic flat work,
over-fences exercises and gymnastic work progressing towards elementary
courses. Riders will be given the opportunity to ride a variety of horses
and should be capable of tacking up their mount, riding at all gaits and
jumping crossrails to fences 2'6".
Class 2A: Mon & Wed, 5-7pm (mounted from 5:30-6:30pm) OR Class 2B: Tues & Thurs, 5-7pm (mounted from 5:30-6:30pm)
(The above classes are offered during sessions I, II, III, and IV)
3 - ADVANCED JUMPING
This course is designed for the rider with significant experience over
fences. The course will work on more advanced flat work and over fences
exercises as well as more accelerated courses. Riders will be given the
opportunity to ride a variety of horses and should be capable of tacking up
their mount, riding at all gaits and working comfortably over fences up to
3'.
Class 3A: Mon & Wed, 6-8pm (mounted from 6:30-7:30pm) OR Class 3B: Tues & Thurs, 4-6pm (mounted from 4:30-5:30pm)
(The above classes are offered during sessions I, II, III, and IV)
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