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LESSONS
offering
a safe & fun environment for learning for children & adults
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ARIA certified *
Rates effective
3/1/2011
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PEACEFUL
CONVENIENCE
Foothills Equestrian Center,
located just minutes north of Hickory, is convenient to Lenoir,
Statesville, Newton, and the surrounding areas. Located on 96 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. Advanced groups may focus on
specific topics such as colt training, jumping, dressage and western.
Indoor lessons are taught during inclement weather in our spacious
covered "indoor" arena. Responsible care of the horse is always emphasized.
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QUALITY
INSTRUCTION
Instructors Dana Dewey and
Sarah Klassett, bring 40 years of combined experience in teaching
horsemanship and riding disciplines including dressage, jumping, and
cross country. They have years of experience in 4-H, riding, training, showing
and are 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, well-trained and carefully selected to match each
student's skill and size. Many having recently retired
from show careers.
Meet the School Horses
Meet the
Instructors |
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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
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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!!
ARIA CERTIFIED
All instructors
at Foothills have passed the rigorous certification standards of the
American Riding Instructor Association. You can rest assured that all
instruction will be correct, humane and safe. Our sworn professional ethics
require it! ! |
Pony Pals
Please follow the link above for more information about
Our special program for younger children (5+) |
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Questions about our lesson program??
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Fees
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Group Lessons (3-6 students)- 1 hour (using FEC
school horse) - 4 lessons
per month -
Ages 7 through Adults -
$ 120/ month
* Pony Pals Lessons-
ages 5 and up- (3 students max) 1/2 hour - 4 sessions per month - $80
* Extra Group Lessons - $30/ each
* Private Lesson - 1 hour - $45/each lesson
* Grounds Fee - Haul-Ins (additional per
lesson) $10
* 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.
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