CURRICULUM

OVERVIEW

The Hybrid Horsemanship Curriculum provides a progressive pathway for developing young horses from their first rides through the highest levels of the sport. Each level builds upon the skills established before it, combining natural horsemanship, classical dressage, and show jumping to develop the horse’s mindset, physical ability, and technical skills at every stage of development.

LEVEL 1

THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the framework for your horse’s future career as a top athlete. Our goal is to develop a horse that understands how to respond, thinks through pressure, and remains confident and connected to the rider when navigating new challenges.

GROUNDWORK

Liberty (Intro)

Lunging (Intro)

Yielding to the Halter

Tying 101

Friendly Game

Yield Hindquarters

Backup (Intro)

Turn on the Haunches

Turn on the Shoulders

One Rein Stop

Long Line (Intro)

Mounting (Intro)

Flexions (Intro)

Walk over Tarp

Pony

UNDER SADDLE

Flexions (Intro)

One Rein Stop

Back up

Woah + Go

Turn on the Haunches

Turn on the Forehand

Into to a Bend

Work on Loose Rein

Walk over Tarp

Stand 1 min.

JUMPING

Jump on the Lunge (Intro)

Jump Shoot

LEVEL 2

THE DEVELOPMENT

The Development builds on the foundation through exposure, experience, and consistency. Horses are introduced to new environments, challenges, and experiences while continuing to strengthen their confidence and rideability. The goal is to create an adaptable horse that can confidently apply what it has learned in a variety of situations.

GROUNDWORK

Liberty (Intermediate)

Lunging (Intermediate)

Friendly Game (Intermediate)

Long Line (Intermediate)

Backup (Intermediate)

Half Pass (Intro)

Trot Poles (Intro)

Ground Tie

Squeeze Game

Line up to Mount

UNDER SADDLE

Flexions (Intro)

Leg Yield (Intro)

Haunches In (Intro)

Shoulder Fore (Intro)

Collection (Intro)

Lead Change (Intro)

Hold the Rhythm

Trail Rides

JUMPING

Jump on the Lunge (Intermediate)

Pole exercises (Intermediate)

Trot jumps (Intro)

Gymanastics (Intro)

Coursing (Intro)

LEVEL 3

THE ATHLETE

The Athlete is where we begin refining the horse’s strength, balance, coordination, and technical ability. The goal is to build a strong, capable athlete with the skills to advance in the show ring, while maintaining the confidence and connection established in the earlier levels.

GROUNDWORK

Liberty (Advanced)

Lunging (Advanced)

Friendly Game (Advanced)

Half Pass (Intermediate)

Trot Poles (Intermediate)

Run up and Rub

UNDER SADDLE

Flexions (Intermediate)

Leg Yield (Intermediate)

Haunches In (Intermediate)

Shoulder Fore (Intermediate)

Collection ((Intermediate)

Lead Change (Intermediate)

Half Pass (Intro)

Counter Canter (Intro)

JUMPING

Pole exercises (Advance)

Trot jumps (Intermediate)

Gymnastics (Intermediate)

Coursing (Intermediate)

Refine Technical Skills

LEVEL 4

THE WINNING DETAILS

The Winning Details is focused on refinement, precision, and competition preparation. With the foundation, experience, and athletic development in place, we fine-tune the details that separate a good performance from a great one. The goal is to create a polished, confident, efficient athlete prepared to perform consistently at the highest levels of competition.