Detailed mounted and groundwork lesson plans, with suggestions for modification, for every Learning Level objective in our Horsemanship and HorseCentered curriculums.
This is the first set of lesson plans for White Level in the unmounted HorseCentered Levels curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching intermediate equine behavior and training theory. Set #1 – Communication reviews equine behavior and training theory and encourages students to Level Up their communication skills and prioritize partnership with their horses.
Use this teaching guide to plan creative unmounted lessons for the Orange Level HorseSense curriculum. Bundled for your convenience, this comprehensive collection of 11 lesson activities covers every objective in the intermediate Orange HorseSense Level, including equine behavior and stable management, stable vices, hoof bandaging, grooming, vet and health care, conditioning, conformation, longeing, dental care, … Read more
Use this teaching guide to plan creative unmounted lessons for the Blue Level HorseSense curriculum. Bundled for your convenience, this comprehensive collection of 12 lesson activities covers every objective in the advanced beginner Blue HorseSense Level, including grooming, tack, bandaging, vet and health care, parasite control, hoof care, conformation, gaits and movement, unsoundnesses, longeing, trailer … Read more
This is the full set of mounted lesson plans for Yellow Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 22 lessons for beginner English riders and suggestions for modifications.
This is the full set of mounted lesson plans for Yellow Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 22 lessons for beginner English riders and suggestions for modifications.
Use this teaching guide to plan creative unmounted lessons for the Purple Level HorseSense curriculum. Bundled for your convenience, this comprehensive collection of lesson activities covers every objective in the advanced Purple HorseSense Level, including bandaging, advanced grooming, ground handling (longeing), hoof care, parasite control, trailer safety, unsoundnesses, vet and health care, and stable management. … Read more
Use this teaching guide to plan creative unmounted lessons for the Teal Level HorseSense curriculum. Bundled for your convenience, this comprehensive collection of lesson activities covers every Eobjective in the advanced Teal HorseSense Level, including gaits and movement, jumping skills, training theory, conditioning, conformation, pony parts and anatomy, vet and health care, dental care, feeding … Read more
Use this teaching guide to plan creative unmounted lessons for the Green Level HorseSense curriculum. Bundled for your convenience, this comprehensive collection of lesson activities covers every objective in the introductory Green HorseSense Level, including bandaging, breeds and breed types, hoof care, tack, riding disciplines, mounted safety, vet and health care, and stable management. You … Read more
This is the comprehensive set of mounted lesson plans for Purple Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels curriculum, containing 24 lessons for teaching intermediate Western riders, with suggestions for modifications. Also includes an introduction to teaching Purple Level riding skills.
Sample set of lesson plans for teaching Purple Level Horsemanship to intermediate Western riders – contains two free lessons.
This is the full set of mounted lesson plans for Yellow Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 22 lessons for beginner English riders and suggestions for modifications.
This is the full set of mounted lesson plans for Yellow Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 22 lessons for beginner English riders and suggestions for modifications.
Use this teaching guide to plan creative unmounted lessons for the Yellow Level HorseSense curriculum. Covers every objective in the introductory Yellow HorseSense Level, including horse ID, breeds and breed types, blankets and boots, tack, feeding and nutrition, vet and health care, and ground handling.
Get a quick overview of the different Learning Levels Resource Types – lesson plans, study guides, worksheets, games, flashcards, etc. – you can use to enhance your mounted or unmounted equine lesson program.
Revised 2025 – The full set of lesson plans for Pink Level in the unmounted HorseCentered Levels curriculum, containing 22 lessons for teaching beginner equine behavior and training theory. Students are encouraged to interpret their horse’s communication and refine their own skills.
This is the full set of mounted lesson plans for Red Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 22 lessons for beginner Western riders and suggestions for modifications.
This is the full set of mounted lesson plans for Red Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 22 lessons for beginner English riders and suggestions for modifications.
Use this teaching guide for unmounted HorseSense lessons that introduce grooming skills, with an emphasis on the horse’s comfort. A fundamental skill for riding students, grooming is also a good way for beginners to become comfortable working around a horse on the ground.
This is the second set of Western lesson plans for Orange Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching riding skills to intermediate riders, with suggestions for modifications.
This is the first set of Western lesson plans for Orange Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching flatwork to intermediate riders, with suggestions for modifications. Also includes an introduction to teaching Orange Level riding skills.
Sample set of lesson plans for teaching Orange Level Horsemanship to Western riders – contains two free lessons.
This is the third set of lesson plans for Teal Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 12 lessons for teaching flatwork skills to advanced intermediate riders, with suggestions for modifications.
We designed this simple blank lesson plan template as a worksheet to teach Teal Level students the basic steps in mounted or unmounted lesson planning — but you can also use it to create your own lesson plans! Formatted so you can enter the following information: objectives for the lesson equipment needed preparation introduction lesson … Read more
This is the second set of Western lesson plans for Blue Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching advanced beginner Western riders, with suggestions for modifications.
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One former student, Delaney Witbrod, is now a professional photographer with a gift for animal portraits – see more of her fine work here. We’re also grateful for photos of Western riding donated by LLPro instructors – particularly Bit of Pleasure Horse School and Joyful Hearts Photography!
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