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the initial lessons, go to a tack store and be sized for a well-fitting hat. When your child’s head grows, buy another and ask the store if they will take the old one on consignment. Ideally, clear, positive rules should be explained and posted in the barn. Horses are compassionate and gentle by nature; however, through instinct, they can quickly react to sound or touch, and a child may inadvertently be injured. Instructors know their horses well and it is important for visitors to respect and follow the safety rules. All lessons should introduce and include basic equine care. Even a 5-yearold can learn to brush, clean a pony’s
Open to rising grades 3-6, Mud Camp gets kids outdoors exploring Montpelier’s forests, fields, and streams in a week-long day camp. Campers hike, play outdoor games, craft, learn about local ecology and — you guessed it — get muddy! Rising 3rd & 4th - June 16-20
hooves and see that the pony has clean water.
Rising 5th & 6th - June 23-27
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NOW ENROLLING FOR 2014-15 Jr. Kindergarten through 8th grade Coeducational Independent Day School • Jr. Kindergarten through 8th Grade Challenging Curriculum • Small Classes • Spanish for All Grades Art, Music, Drama • PE Classes • Middle School Athletics Complimentary Bus Transport for 6 Counties
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a child is most developmentally ready to progress. There are specially designed programs that will start young children at the age of 4 for lessons. These instructors will gladly let children under 4 visit the farm and pet a pony to help promote interest and secure your future business. The format for lessons will often depend on both age and level of riding. Beginner lessons for very young children
July 7th - August 1st • Sessions for all ages!
will take place in half hour, private
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lessons. A lesson for a 4- or 5-year-old will
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Most instructors will prefer to start children at the age of 7 — an age they feel
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be on a lead line and will be designed to fit the need of the individual. Kids 6- to