Adult weekend horse riding lessons camp in Vermont

NORTH COUNTRY ANIMAL LEAGUE

Adult Weekend Camp

This three-day camp offers English riding instruction, horsemanship, morning yoga, and delicious food! Tell a friend and join us for a weekend of fun with horses!

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North Country Animal League Central Vermont

Rider Ability Guide

To decide which group is appropriate for you or your child, please refer to the following chart. If you or your child seem to be falling between program levels, it is best to choose the lower level.

If you have any questions about choosing the best level for you or your child, please email Nina at riding@ncal.com.

Level Program Description of Level
1 Beginner Never ridden before
2 Beginner Walking and trotting (mostly on the lunge line)
3 Beginner Novice Walking and trotting off the lunge line; maintaining control and steering; trotting poles
4 Beginner Novice Walking, trotting and beginning to canter (mostly on the lunge line)
5 Novice Walking, trotting, cantering while maintaining control and steering; cantering poles
6 Novice Walking, trotting, and cantering with the ability to regulate pace; maybe starting over small jumps and trotting without stirrups
7 Intermediate Walking, trotting, cantering, maintaining pace and doing simple lateral work (leg yields); trotting and cantering without stirrups; jumping small courses
8 Intermediate Walking, trotting, cantering; ability to maintain control, sit a spook and work on more advanced lateral work; able to jump 2’6-3′ courses.
*NCAL lesson horses do not jump above 2′.