Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Equine Studies Fall 2019
Red Bud Gypsies Ranch
Instructor: Alyssa Carl alyssa@redbudgypsies.com
Location: 1325 Coveney Trail Buchanan, MI 49107
Phone: 574-850-1544
Sign up for the following class and email Alyssa to register for your specific day and time.
The Partnership does not pay for private lessons nor horseback riding. If you need more information about what is offered at Red Bud Gypsies, call Alyssa.
It is best for students to wear a boot with a slight heel and jeans. Helmets are provided, however if you have a helmet that is fitted to your student, they may bring it. Please also have a folder for each student this is brought to every class. There will be handouts provided.
**see note below**
Classes begin the week of September 9 - November 11 (with possible make-up classes)
Ages: mixed from 5-18
Additional registration at location is required.
Equine Showmanship
Course Description: Showmanship is a class that is seen at many horse shows, including at our youth fair. In this class we will cover what is expected in showmanship, how to do the six required basic maneuvers and how to train a horse to compete in showmanship. Showmanship will help teach the students how to correctly lead a horse with confidence. We will be going over patterns which are not only a part of showmanship classes, but will help with memory and listening skills like following direction. This class will not only teach showmanship, but we will also learn how to identify parts of a horse.
Syllabus
Required Materials
Some kind of boot with a slight heel. Tennis shoes are NOT allowed.
Jeans
A folder
Optional Materials (provided by student/family)A helmet for use near horses in the stalls. Only if it is an approved equestrian helmet. No biking helmets.
**The course offered do not include a riding component. The course covered by the Partnership is lecture/stable time only. The riding component may be purchased, for a nominal fee, by contacting Redbud Gypsies Ranch directly. Please pay on the first day of class.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Tom Hurst
Equine Studies Fall 2019
Red Bud Gypsies Ranch
Instructor: Alyssa Carl alyssa@redbudgypsies.com
Location: 1325 Coveney Trail Buchanan, MI 49107
Phone: 574-850-1544
Sign up for the following class and email Alyssa to register for your specific day and time.
The Partnership does not pay for private lessons nor horseback riding. If you need more information about what is offered at Red Bud Gypsies, call Alyssa.
It is best for students to wear a boot with a slight heel and jeans. Helmets are provided, however if you have a helmet that is fitted to your student, they may bring it. Please also have a folder for each student this is brought to every class. There will be handouts provided.
**see note below**
Classes begin the week of September 9 - November 11 (with possible make-up classes)
Ages: mixed from 5-18
Additional registration at location is required.
Equine Showmanship
Course Description: Showmanship is a class that is seen at many horse shows, including at our youth fair. In this class we will cover what is expected in showmanship, how to do the six required basic maneuvers and how to train a horse to compete in showmanship. Showmanship will help teach the students how to correctly lead a horse with confidence. We will be going over patterns which are not only a part of showmanship classes, but will help with memory and listening skills like following direction. This class will not only teach showmanship, but we will also learn how to identify parts of a horse.
Syllabus
Required Materials
Some kind of boot with a slight heel. Tennis shoes are NOT allowed.
Jeans
A folder
Optional Materials (provided by student/family)A helmet for use near horses in the stalls. Only if it is an approved equestrian helmet. No biking helmets.
**The course offered do not include a riding component. The course covered by the Partnership is lecture/stable time only. The riding component may be purchased, for a nominal fee, by contacting Redbud Gypsies Ranch directly. Please pay on the first day of class.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Tom Hurst