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What is Rookie Riders?
Rookie Riders is a comprehensive program, teaching children the foundational skills to ride a horse
Rookie Riders is a comprehensive program, teaching children the foundational skills to ride a horse
We will be using Rookie Riders in a gymnasium like setting, once weekly for an hour, for six consecutive weeks. This is the pilot program, and will cost $10 per child, per session. Price is subject to change in the future. Funding programs available
Why Rookie Riders?
Rookie Riders has been developed by Certified Equestrian Coaches and delivered at Equestrian Facilities across Canada
Rookie Riders teaches fundamental movement skills and mental skills that are age and stage appropriate for children aged 5 to 12, in accordance with the Sport for Life’s “Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity” model.
The activities are fun and specifically designed to support the development of physical literacy
Children have the opportunity to work individually and in groups
This program provides children with fundamental riding skills. Upon completion, students are ready to enter a regular riding school lesson program, where they can continue to learn and develop as a rider through Equestrian Canada’ Learn to Ride program.
What Rookie Riders Need
Long pants –yoga, jeans or track pants (less silky fabric makes it easier to balance on the equipment)
Footwear –boots over the ankle with a heel, running shoes and vaulting or gymnastic shoes/slippers
Clothing without straps, belts, strings or hoods that could get caught in equipment
You may need to bring drinking water –check with the facility operator or instructor
You will be required to sign a waiver including your emergency contact information
Make sure the instructor is aware of any allergies or health conditions that may arise while your child is in their care
