The 2012 TES
Horsemanship Certification Program
Horsemanship is about much more than just learning to ride. It’s about developing and maintaining happy, healthy, and sound horses. At TES, we are committed to teaching riders to become true horsemen — both in and out of the saddle. That's why we're proud to offer our new Horsemanship Certification program. This 10-session lecture series educates riders on a range of topics that are essential to proper horse care.
From feeding to saddle fit, from first aid to hoof care, the TES Horsemanship Certification Series will teach you how to better care for your equine partners. Whether you own your own horse or aspire to one day, and regardless of your riding ability, you will benefit from the wealth of knowledge available through the program.
Each 60-minute seminar combines a classroom lecture with live demonstrations inside the TES stable. Seminars are led by experienced, professional instructors in the equine industry, and include written materials to take home. All of the TES Horsemanship Certification sessions can be purchased individually, or sign up for the entire 10-session course at a discount. Students who complete all 10 sessions will receive a certificate of completion and a free group riding lesson!
Schedule of Classes
Classes meet Tuesday evening from 7pm-8pm
April 17- Conformation Basics
April 24- Saddle Fitting for Horse and Rider
May 1- Bit and Bridle Fit and Function
May 8-Training and Equipment Basics
May 15- Basic Equine First Aid
May 22- Equine Preventative Maintenance
May 29- Feed and Supplement Overview
June 5- Hoof Care for Horse Owners
June 12- Grooming for Good Health
June 19- Blanketing: When, Why and How
Cost per individual session: $35
Cost for 10-session Certification Series: $315
Reservations and pre-payment are required; please call (818) 569-3666 to sign up!
TES has been providing excellent instruction in horseback riding and horse care for over 25 years. We are proud to be certified by the British Horse Society as an Approved Training Center. TES is the largest riding school in the Los Angeles area.
www.traditionaleq.com 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
Horsing around in class
R.D. White students get hands-on lessons in equestrian lingo, tacking techniques and riding styles.
By Megan O'Neil, megan.oneil@latimes.com
November 25, 2010
Instructor Rick Wycis, right, shows R. D. White Elementary After-school Program children how to put a bridle on a horse during field trip to Traditional Equitation School at the L.A. Equestrian Center in Burbank. Twenty-seven children made the trip from the Glendale school to the equestrian center where they learned information about horses like grooming, stabling and riding. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
From the Glendale News-Press
The Los Angeles Equestrian Center on Wednesday was transformed into a classroom for 27 R. D. White Elementary School students who took a lesson in equestrian lingo, tacking techniques and horseback riding.
"They are so pretty," said Jessica Galan, 8. "I like the color of them. And I like that they are so gentle, you don't have to worry that they will get angry or bite you."
The participating students are all part of the R.D. White Early Educational Extended Learning Program (EEELP), which serves working parents by providing a structured learning environment for children during after school hours and on district student-free days.
Head teacher Linda Makarzec developed a horse-related lesson plan for the students upon their request. They were inspired, she said, after reading several horse-related books, including "Black Beauty." And their interest continues to grow, she said.
Students have studied the history of the horse as it relates to developments in agriculture and transportation, as well as sport and leisure activities, Makarzec said.
|