Thursday, May 7, 2009

Horse Handling 101 Set for September 12th

The first class was such a success, the US Equine Rescue League will hold another Horse Handling 101 class on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

This class is held for the benefit of our volunteers, however, it is open to the public and potential volunteers.
The following will be included.

This is a hands-on introduction to horsemanship for children, ages 7 and up, and for adults of all ages. Learn to safely handle horses and ponies. You will receive individual instruction from a teacher with 45+ years of horse experience. Work with friendly horses and ponies at a quiet, private stable in the country, just outside of Charlotte, close to Mint Hill, Matthews, Indian Trail and Locust. Lessons include:
* Basic ground handling
* How to safely catch, halter, lead and tie
* How to groom
* How to bathe (weather permitting)
* Horse anatomy
* Tack care
* Basic understanding of how a horse communicates

For more information, contact Chris at 704-753-4297 or e-mail: stncrest@aol.com or Chris@hellohorse.net

for more information on the US Equine Rescue League, visit www.userl.org or www.userlcpnc.org

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