Horsemanship: Basics and Beyond in the Ozarks

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Saddle up and get ready to ride as you learn about equine behavior, grooming, saddling and riding your horse on the arena and in the tranquil forests of the Ozark Mountains.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Groom, saddle and feed your horse all week as you experience a special relationship with your new friend and develop your equine behavior knowledge
    • Depending on your skill, learn the basics of Western Riding, from tack and groundwork and neck reining, to English riding style and bareback lessons
    • Enjoy Cowboy life with Dutch oven meals, a barn dance and a farrier demonstration with your new horse and human friends

What's this trip about?

    Saddle up and get ready to ride as you learn about equine behavior, grooming, saddling and riding your horse on the arena and in the tranquil forests of the Ozark Mountains.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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Day
1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner YMCA of the Ozarks D YMCA Trout Lodge Activity note: Lodge check-in from 3:30 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration. 4:30 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table to register with ...
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2 Dutch Oven Breakfast, Equine Basics, Meet the Herd YMCA of the Ozarks B,L,D YMCA Trout Lodge Activity note: Please wear sturdy riding shoes, pants, and a hat if you choose. Breakfast: At the lodge, we will enjoy a cowboy-style Dutch oven breakfast, including choi...
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3 Western-Style Riding, Trail Riding YMCA of the Ozarks B,L,D YMCA Trout Lodge Activity note: Please wear sturdy riding shoes, pants, and a hat if you choose. Breakfast: At the lodge, our breakfast buffet will include a hot line and salad bar, plus assorted dessert...
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4 Advanced Skills, Trail Riding, Farrier Demo, Barn Dance YMCA of the Ozarks B,L,D YMCA Trout Lodge Activity note: Riding 2 miles on the trail today. Breakfast: Lodge buffet. Morning: We’ll groom and saddle our horses before learning more advanced Western-style ...
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5 Lessons, Trail Riding, Gaiting Demonstration YMCA of the Ozarks B,L,D YMCA Trout Lodge Activity note: Riding 4 miles on the trail today. Breakfast: Lodge buffet. Morning: After grooming and saddling, we’ll embark on a 4-mile trail ride with a packed lunch to e...
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6 The Herd Comes In, Program Concludes YMCA of the Ozarks B,L Activity note: Lodge check-out by 11:30 a.m. Breakfast: Lodge buffet. Morning: We’ll enjoy visiting with the herd for one last morning, take pictures with our horses, then taking part in closing cerem...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $739
Price per day$123
Last Updated: 10/27/2018

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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