Evolve within Our Program

Groundwork sessions transform flat and lifeless body language into a dance.  With expert supervision, students are shown the use of posture, energy, and timing.  Every interaction we have with the horses gives us an opportunity to manage our communication.  Practice managing this connection improves clarity and resolves confusion.  It’s satisfying and refreshing to stretch and strengthen this relationship tool.

Private sessions focus our experienced staff on an individual horse and rider partnership.  When your experience in other programs became stuck, POM can identify where learning has become blocked and strategically address needs for the horse and rider with a transparent program.  POM improves outcomes through structured training which is tailored to the specific needs or issues of the horse or rider.  Whether we need to address confusion, fears or a lack of direction, POM will enhance understanding using targeted exercises.  Riding becomes fun when we feel confident about our journey.  Private sessions are best suited to competition preparation, to resolve fear issues, or to clarify the learning process at all stages.

Lunge line lessons are a foundational tool for focused improvement on rider position and mechanical effectiveness in the saddle.  Riders earn confidence through their heightened sense of balance.  Students gain an understanding of the rider’s body and how each part communicates to the horse.

Obstacle work challenges the precision, effectiveness, attention and lightness of the horse and rider partnership.  This training provides mental stimulation, variety, and exposure.  It’s fun and a great cross training program.  Riders use Working Equitation exercises which involve lateral work, rein back, circles, and changes of direction to improve their control of the horse.  Another option for those who wish to test their horse’s footwork and their dressage skills.  This growing discipline has tons of appeal for kids as well.

Group and family lessons deliver learning acceleration in multiple ways.  Feeling, watching, and directing happen all at once in this format.  Once riders are competent in managing a horse on the perimeter of the arena, group sessions add to the fun and community for the horses and riders. Group sessions simulate a competition environment and herd dynamics.  Through the confidence, independence, and precision developed here, riders ensure their skills are well rounded and functional. Families can share the incredible experience of horses with each other.  Whether you are planning a family vacation, want the whole family to achieve basic riding aptitude or are preparing to purchase a family horse, these sessions will step up your game.

Riding camps offer ample outdoor time, physical skill building, and group learning through stations.  Each camp day will include a structured riding lesson to safely and effectively engage each student at their own level.  Out of the saddle time expands on every aspect of horse care.  Stations focus on herd dynamics, proper grooming, horse nutrition, equipment and tack, stable management, and safe barn etiquette.  Our excellent instructors engage small groups.  Fun activities and crafts round out each day!