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Heartland Community College
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Fall 2008

First Experience With Horses - Grade K-2

Course Description:
We invite our youngest horse-lovers to experience two Saturday mornings of hands-on horsemanship fun. We offer first experiences in grooming, horsemanship and riding lessons tailored for children in kindergarten through second grade. Our focus is on safety-first and lots of one-on-one attention. Long pants and sturdy shoes or boots are required. Helmets are required and provided. Parents are welcome in our viewing area.  (2 sessions)

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Date Course Code Time Cost
9/13/08-9/20/08 4050 10:00am-12:00pm $65.00
10/4/08-10/11/08 4051 10:00am-12:00pm $65.00
11/8/08-11/15/08 4301 10:00am-12:00pm $65.00

*2 sessions meets on Saturday


Learn to Ride for Teens - Grades 8-12

Course Description:
Join Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center for six fun-filled lessons!  Learn safety first and then get hands-on experience to build riding and horsemanship skill.  You will groom, tack-up and ride, ride, ride!  Your new riding skills will prepare you to ride English and Western disciplines.  We welcome beginners and those with experience; you will learn in skill-level groups.  Long pants and sturdy shoes or boots are requested.  Helmets are required and provided. 

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Date Course Code Time Cost
9/10/08-10/1/08* 4070 4:30pm - 6:00pm $150.00

*6 sessions meets every Wednesday


Learn to Ride for Children - Grades 2-8

Course Description:
Learn the basics of how to ride, handle and care for horses in a safe environment. Join us for both classroom and hands-on learning activities led by experienced instructors and designed to build and enrich your knowledge of horses. You will groom, tack-up and ride, ride, ride! Your new riding skills will prepare you to ride both English and Western disciplines. We welcome beginners and those with experience. Parents are invited to attend a riding exhibition on the final day. 

Sign me up! - The following links will take you to Heartland Community College's enrollment.

Date Course Code Time Cost
9/07/08-10/12/08* 10685 2:00pm - 3:30pm $150.00
10/19/08-11/23/08* 10686 2:00pm - 3:30pm $150.00

*6 sessions meets every Sunday


Adult Horseback Riding Get-Away

Course Description:
Have you always wanted to try horseback riding? Did you ride as a child and long to be back in the saddle again? Live your dream, relieve workday stress, and get away from it all. Get out, get some exercise, make new friends, and learn to ride a horse! Long pants and sturdy shoes or boots are required. Helmets are required and provided.  Meets Tuesdays (3 sessions)

Sign me up! - The following links will take you to Heartland Community College's enrollment.

Date Course Code Time Cost
10/7/08- 10/21/08 9266 6:00-7:30pm $89.00
11/4/08-11/18/08 9268 6:00-7:30pm $89.00

Adult Horseback Riding Get-Away - Gold Series

Course Description:
Extra time on your hands? Retired? Empty nest? Have you always wanted to try horseback riding? This adult riding program at Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center is specially tailored for the "stay-young" baby boomers and active retirees. Get out, get some exercise, make new friends, and learn to ride a horse! Long pants and sturdy shoes or boots are required. Helmets are required and provided. 

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Date Course Code Time Cost
9/12/08-9/26/08* 9276 10:30am-12:00pm $89.00
10/10/08-10/24/08* 9280 10:30am-12:00pm $89.00
11/7/08-11/21/08* 10751 10:30am-12:00pm $89.00

*3 sessions meets every Friday


Family Time with Horses

Course Description:
Join Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center for a family-oriented, adult/child evening of fun with horses! This class is specially tailored for adults and children of all ages. One adult per child and one child per adult, please. No experience is necessary! There will be lots of hands-on horse activities and games, including riding for both adults and children. Price per adult/child pair, includes materials. 

Sign me up! - The following links will take you to Heartland Community College's enrollment.

Date Course Code Time Cost
9/14/08 4052 4:00pm - 6:00pm $65.00
9/28/08 4053 4:00pm - 6:00pm $65.00
10/5/08 4054 4:00pm - 6:00pm $65.00
10/19/08 4055 4:00pm - 6:00pm $65.00
11/2/08 4302 4:00pm - 6:00pm $65.00
11/16/08 4304 4:00pm - 6:00pm $65.00

Homeschool Learning & Fitness with Horses

Course Description:
This class is specially tailored for a well-rounded home school experience.  Match, science and language skills will be an important part of the learning experience as you are learning to ride and get fit.  Students will learn in age- and skill-appropriate groups.  Make new friends in the home school community while having fun with horses at Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center!  Long pants and sturdy shoes or boots are required.  Helmets are required and provided.

Sign me up! - The following links will take you to Heartland Community College's enrollment.

Date Course Code Time Cost
9/9/08-10/14/08 * 10939 9:30am-11:00am $130.00
10/21/08 - 11/25/08* 10940 9:30am-11:00am $130.00

* 6 sessions meets every Tuesday

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