Red Fern Riding Center 

The HorseSense Learning Levels are a unique method of tracking your riding progress, easily, as you

develop into a versatile, well-rounded, rider and horse-person! Once you have mastered the skills for each level you "Level Up!" and receive a ribbon and certificate. What a fun way to achieve your goals! 

HorseSense Levels allow you to learn at your own pace making riding enjoyable and educational.

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The Levels are divided into three branches to reflect the main areas of study within our equine curriculum:

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🐴 The Horsemanship Levels concentrate on the student’s ability in the saddle,

culminating in a well-rounded rider who is balanced, educated and confident.

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🐴 The HorseSense Levels focus on the extensive body of knowledge needed to care for and work with horses successfully, focusing on on horse handling, health and all around care.

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🐴  The Horse Centered Levels provide a groundwork-based curriculum encouraging students to study equine behavior and become skilled and compassionate horse stewards.

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TOP 5 REASONS TO GET EXCITED FOR LEVELS-BASED CURRICULUM:
 

1) Allow you to easily see the progression of your skills,

including the prerequisites for cantering and jumping.

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2) Motivate you by having clearly defined objectives

that encourage you to study and practice between lessons,

and teach you how to turn goals into action plans.
 

3) Help you to stay consistent in your riding so that you

reach your "Level" goals, whether they be big or small!

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4) Give you street cred! You will have  visible proof

of your accomplishments to share with family and friends.

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5) Provide you with a comprehensive educational program,

we create well-rounded, knowledgeable riders, trainers and caretakers. 

 

 

What are Learning Levels "objectives"?

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The Levels objectives are simply the equine knowledge, skills and abilities that we want students to learn

— divided into short, achievable goals. Objectives help a student learn a specific important skill or concept.

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How do we determine when a student has earned a checkmark for an objective?

The student must demonstrate hands-on skills and knowledge of an objective by answering questions,

explaining key concepts, or describing procedures.

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We help students learn and remember these details by using lesson plans and challenge materials,

and by giving students “textbooks” called study guides for each Level. 

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When students have demonstrated all of the knowledge and skills required for a Level

they receive a certificate and a ribbon to commemorate their achievement!

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