Short-Term Programs

Resident programs are a live-in, full-time horse handling program at C.S.S.S.A. This program is a working-ranch style happening, offered with bunk house accommodations and meals.

 

Our short-term resident school (5/8/10/30 day) are designed for students with an interest in becoming non-pro or amateur riders to their fullest potential, or professionals who want to go to a higher level.  Riders are requested to have a handle on the walk, trot and canter.

Students will be exposed to all aspects of horse handling.  Long days of grooming, ring work, trail riding if applicable, reading, studying horse handling theory, mounted instruction, working horses on your own, saddling and unsaddling, watching educational videos, and videos of yourself.  You will get the chance to ride horses of various levels of training daily.

 

C.S.S.S.A. focuses on the Classical Stock Seat; riding as an art form where the main goal is a happier and healthier horse.  Classical training develops strength, balance, mental stability, and longevity of the horse’s life, resulting in true harmony with rider and horse.  Students spend time developing a good classical seat, and then move on to roll-aways, stops, lead changes, side-passes, etc.

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All of this accomplished through the Foreman "Basic Handle" system and humane handling.

 

Short-Term Resident Schools offered:
 

          5 Days............................................................$1,250.00

          8 Days............................................................$2,000.00

          10 Days..........................................................$2,300.00

          1 Month.........................................................$4,000.00

 

*Resident weeks are limited to 3 riders.

*Room & Board included

*Students are responsible for preparing their own breakfast and lunch

        
A non-refundable $500.00 deposit to secure your resident week spot must be paid as soon as possible to hold your reservation.  Our policy is, first come, first served.  The remaining balance to be paid one month before school commences.  Any cancellations must be made at least 1 month prior, unless special emergency consideration is given.  A resident week deposit may be applied to another resident week, if unable to attend, or the deposit is forfeited.

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*We currently hold approximately 10 resident weeks per year. Please visit our Schedule Page to find out when this program is offered this year.