Lessons at Top Cat Farm
Lessons can be private or semi-private. Hunter, Jumper or Dressage: correct seat, balance,strength, and clear communication with the horse is taught at all levels and disciplines. (Chelsea on Molly, below)
(Gretchen on Airborne, left)
Horses
Students may trailer in their own horses for lessons or use one of ours.
Our horses and ponies are well-schooled and can safely teach riders of different levels, from begginer to advanced.
(Mariza on Teddy, right and Jordan, below)
Marty works with her students to help open the lines of communication between horse and rider.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics such as cavalletti are key for building strength and balance.
All Riders benefit
Children...
...and adults...
...in competition...
and in training...
Equi-Yoga (TM)
(Marty demonstrating the stretch "Warrior 2)
Marty works with students Amanda and Mariza on the longe using Equi-Yoga exercises to re-establish and confirm their center.
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Horse Care
Under correct supervision, students are asked to be responsible for their tack and for grooming their own lesson horses, and shown the correct way to handle themselves around the animals. They finish the lesson by attending to the horse's aftercare and cleaning up after themselves and their tack.
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Arenas
Two rings, an outdoor ring finished in blue stone and an enclosed, weathertight indoor arena footed in shredded recycled leather provide a safe, secure learning and work environment all year round.
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Picnic tables and chairs on a hillside make the outdoor ring a lovely place for parents to watch lessons (below and above right). An upstairs viewing loft makes the indoor arena accessible to observers as well (above, left).
