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offering a safe & fun environment for learning for children & adults
* ARIA certified *
Rates effective 6/1/2008
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CONVENIENCE
Foothills Equestrian Center, located just minutes north of Hickory, is convenient to Lenoir, Statesville, Newton, and the surrounding areas. Located on 80 acres, F.E.C. is a peaceful oasis in which to relax, enjoy the outdoors, and discover the joys of horseback riding.
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ABC’S
OF HORSEMANSHIP
Students at F.E.C. are taught horsemanship with an emphasis on safety and understanding why a horse behaves the way it does. On horseback, students are instructed in Balanced Seat riding which is the basis for jumping, dressage, and pleasure riding. They are taught correct posture, balance, communication with the horse, and riding theory. On the ground, students learn to groom, lead, bridle, and saddle the horses they ride. When the weather does not permit mounted work, valuable lessons are held on the ground or in the classroom on topics of horse handling and care.
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| QUALITY
INSTRUCTION
F.E.C.’s head instructor Dana Dewey, she has been teaching horsemanship for over 35 years. The staff of instructors, all have background with years of experience in Pony Club, 4-H, riding, training, and showing. American Riding Instructor Association certified, F.E.C. offers safe, fun, and challenging instruction to riders of all levels. F.E.C.’s high-quality school horses and ponies are gentle, dependable, and carefully selected. Many having recently retired from show careers. |
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SOMETHING
FOR ALL
F.E.C. offers something for everyone from the serious competitor to the casual trail rider. Students compete at area Hunter Shows, Dressage Shows, Combined Tests, Horse Trials, and Hunter Paces (F.E.C. also hosts these activities in addition to gymkhanas, cookouts, parties and other unique social opportunities for the whole family). Other students enjoy Fox Hunting or Trail Riding. For students with sufficient experience there are working student opportunities. During the summer months F.E.C. offers very popular Horsemanship camps for both youth and adults. |
| CLASSES, ENROLLMENT & FEES Classes are held year-round with each month containing 4 scheduled lessons. There are 4 weeks (over the year) that have no lessons. A yearly calendar in maintained here on the website and in the barn. Regular lessons are offered to riders age 7 and up. New students may start at any time of the year. Usually students begin with several private lessons, when a basic proficiency and safety level is achieved students may choose to enroll in group lessons. Please call (or e-mail) to speak with one of our instructors for more information or to enroll!!
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Fees
* Yearly Student Enrollment Fee $30 (From March thru Feb) click for enrollment form (doc)
students will receive a free Foothills T-Shirt, free access to the materials posted in the "student only area" of the website, advance notice of and discounted rates for special clinics and other activities. Only enrolled students are eligible for practice ride time, selection for the F.E.C. Competitive Horse Show team and for entry in student dressage, hunter and virtual horse shows.
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Group Lessons (3-6 students)- 1 hour (using FEC school horse) - 4 lessons per month -Ages 7 through Adults - $ 100/ month
* Pony Pals Lessons- ages 5 and up- (3 students max) 1/2 hour - 4 sessions per month - $75
* Extra Group Lessons - $25/ each
* Private Lesson - 1 hour - $35/each lesson
* Grounds Fee - Haul-Ins (additional per lesson) $10
* Semi-Private Lesson - 1 hour (2 riders using FEC school horses).$60/each lesson ($30ea)
* Horsemanship From The Ground Up (4 sessions per month) - $80
* Practice Ride (1-1/2 hour) $20
Important Lesson Policy:
Students should have their payments made PRIOR to the first week of the month in order to reserve their horse and time spot.
