Taylor Turn Stable Lessons

When choosing an instructor its important to ask questions and make an informed decision. Lessons are an
investment just like any other sport and/or educational activity. Education is the key to everything. That is why we
offer lessons from beginner to advanced in the Western discipline. Taylor Turn is a great place for anyone
interested in learning about active horsemanship. We will supply a horse for the lesson or you may use your own.
The age requirement is 7 years old (in most cases). Currently the ages of students are 6 to 50-something.
Everything in the western discipline can be covered. Classes are held Mon-Fri with some Saturdays. A lesson
once per week is required. All lessons are one hour long. In some cases, our instructor will travel to you i.e., 4-H
students, more than one class scheduled on the same day at the same location, etc. Lesson plans are constructed
around each student's goals. Our goal is to teach about what it is you want to know. From pleasure riding to
competitive showing we can help you reach your goals.

A totally exclusive option at Taylor Turn is open riding. We offer hours available for students and their families to
ride and practice. Hours will be available every week. The expense for this is only $10 per person! Not even
Brown County can beat that price! This is only for current customers who are taking lessons and their immediate
families.

Competitors in 4-H and open shows are more than welcomed. Horses are available for lease. There are discounts
for 4-H competitors. Taylor Turn is establishing a name in the show community and would like your business. Even
if you don't board or train with us, let us help you have a winning season! Students are already showing and
winning. Don't let this year pass you by. Get started taking lessons now to be prepared for the show season.

For students who don't own a horse, what equipment is required? Only long pants, hard tennis shoes or boots, and
a helmet for children under 8 years old. As part of our service, we provide all the necessary equipment for the
horse.

Evaluations are given every month to determine the student's progress. The progress reports are not written but
verbally spoken. They are not anything to be worried about. Progress reports are a way to keep everyone on the
same page. A lot is required out of our students, but its done with a light-hearted hand. Making the education
process fun is one of our best attributes.

The prices of lessons are not priced on the knowledge your gaining. Knowledge is priceless. They are priced
mostly on how much it takes to keep the horses everyday, own the equipment, and the time that is necessary for
lessons. Please keep in mind that horses are an expensive investment. To own and maintain enough horses used
for lesson purposes only is quite expensive. Each horse has been picked to join our family because we have very
high standards. Only horses/ponies with training and experience are used, to insure you and/or your family's
safety.

Typical riding lessons includes retrieving the horse/pony 10-15min before lesson begins, grooming, tacking, and
riding. Riding an hour gives time to practice and improve the skills towards the student's goals. When the riding lesson is over the horse should be un-saddled and brushed off.

Group lessons are the most affordable for most families. This option is offered for those who can't afford weekly
private lessons, but still want to ride and learn on a weekly basis. Also, those who aren't sure if horseback riding is
for them, this is a great way to find out. Groups are limited from 3 to 5 students. Group lessons are good for a lot
of kids who feel private lessons are too much. Some kids can handle a group lesson better, due to attention being
dispersed. Group lessons may be a prerequisite for some students. Groups are arranged by age and/or
experience. Keeping age and experience close permits learning for all riders. Having a more experienced rider
in a beginner group would prohibit the top rider from advancing. Individual attention is dispersed throughout the
group. Watching others ride and learn is often helpful. Group lessons are a wonderful way to experience and
learn about horses.

Private lessons are the best you can buy. These lessons are best for the students who are very interested in
learning more about horsemanship. Private would not be for the "newly" interested student. Recommendations
for private lessons are those who compete in 4-H, showing, or have taken several lessons and know they want to
continue their education.

Our private lesson offers one on one instruction. The total hour session is devoted to the learning process.
Students feel at-ease in the learning environment. Instructions are not yelled out, but given in easy to understand
terms and tones. Questions and answers are given easily. Students set their own goals, with a little bit of help
from the instructor. Goals are reached more quickly in private lessons. A goal can be anything from learning
how to ride to competing in a specific event such as Western Riding. Once the goal is accomplished another goal
can be set. There isn't a specific amount of lessons it takes to reach any one goal. The amount of time it takes is
left up to consistency and ability.