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Rompin Rodeo - (Ages 4-7)

Thursday, June 26 10am – 1pm

Kids will enjoy a summer day at the farm learning about horses and using their imagination

while participating in a “Rompin’ Rodeo” complete with events such as

barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole, etc.   

Prizes, snacks & fun for all.

 

FYI - Children will be interactively working with the horses during this program,

but riding is not included in this program.  

I know that everyone wants their child to ride but this will be a great – fun program!! 

It is done at several national horse events – the parents & kids LOVE IT!! 

Children should come dressed in jeans. Event will be held rain or shine.

 

CHA Level 1 Horsemanship Program - (Ages 6-14)

Monday & Tuesday, July 14th & 15th 10am – 1pm

Topics covered will include basic horse sense, care and handling, grooming & saddling,

parts of the horse & equipment, beginning horseback riding.

 

 Games & More - (Ages 6-14)

Tuesday, July 29th 10am-1pm

Enjoy a summer day filled with the excitement of games both on and off horseback. 

Test your balance & coordination while maneuvering through obstacle courses. 

Learn more about horses through interactive programs.

Students should come in jeans & a shoe with a heel if possible.

 

The above programs will be running in conjunction with the

Penn Trafford Recreation Commission

Please Call Their Offices at 724-744-2171 Ext. 204 or 205 for

Further Information & Registration

You can also visit their web site at http://www.ptarc.org/

New Young Rider Program

Emily Blackburn will be Working with Darby Downs for the Spring/Summer as a

Jr. Riding Instructor/Trainer.

Emily will be available for lessons with the young riders, as well as for those who would like to have their horses exercised. 

Young Rider Private Lessons will be 1 Hour in Duration at the regular lesson rate of $40.

Emily will not only assist riders under saddle, but with saddling & horsemanship skills as well.

 

Group sessions for the young riders will also be available (pending lesson horse availability)

at a rate of $30/hour.

 

Emily is Available For Saturday Lessons!

Exercise/Training Sessions will be Made Available with Emily at a Rate of $25/Session

All scheduling of lessons & training session will be done through Karen.

Payments should be made to Darby Downs.

 

(Emily is the only riding instructor/trainer, other than Karen or Nicky Vogel, approved

by Darby Downs.  Those who wish to utilize other individuals must gain approval before doing so, at which time ring rates & surcharges will be determined.)