Horsemanship Course Schedule:
Courses are held at Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA: a successful equine facility since 1960.
*Courses are held Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
June 24:
- Ironstone Farm Executive Summary
- Horse introduction, nomenclature, basic grooming and safety.
July 1:
- Horse breeds and colors, temperament, behavior and vices
- The "Invisible Horse". Herd observation and breed examples.
July 8:
- Routine horse management including nutrition, vaccines, teeth care, worming.
- Hands on management practices
July 15:
- Emergencies and first aid, including colic, accidents, determination of lameness.
- Hands on first aid practices including bandaging.
July 22:
- Basic hoof care, including basics of shoeing, unsoundness
- Farrier demonstration, types of shoes.
August 5:
- Riding equipment (tack) and therapeutic equipment.
- Hands on Saddle fitting and tacking up
August 12:
- The whos, whys, whens, hows of lunging
- Hands-on lunging and vaulting
August 19:
- Horse Trivia and overview
*classes, topics subject to change
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Cost
 Horsemanship Course: $200
Apprentice Course:
$300
The fees for both courses may be paid in full before commencing either program or may be made in two installments.
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