Lesson Plans – Sample Set – Blue Horsemanship – Western
Sample set of lesson plans for teaching Blue Level Horsemanship to Western riders – contains two free lessons.
Resource Type: Lesson Plans
Detailed mounted and groundwork lesson plans, with suggestions for modification, for every Learning Level objective in our Horsemanship and HorseCentered curriculums.
Lesson Plans – Blue Horsemanship – Western Set 1 – Accurate in the Arena
This is the first set of Western lesson plans for Blue Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching advanced beginner riders, with suggestions for modifications. Also includes an introduction to teaching Blue Level Horsemanship.
Quadrille Camp Lesson Plans
Use this set of three Horsemanship lesson plans to introduce students to the art of riding in formation. While we use them to teach drillwork skills at the beginning of our popular Quadrille Camp, you could also incorporate them into riding lessons or club meetings for regular students.
Lesson Plans – Teal Horsemanship Set 2 – Finesse on the Flat
This is the second 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.
Lesson Plans – Sample Set – Green Horsemanship – Western
Sample set of horsemanship lesson plans for teaching Western riding lessons to Green Level students – contains two free lessons.
Lesson Plans – HorseCentered – Gold Level Set 2 – Possibility
This is the second set of lesson plans for Gold Level in the unmounted HorseCentered Levels curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching advanced equine behavior and training theory. Set #2 – Possibility allows unmounted students to put their training knowledge to use in the arena, working toward sophistication in ground handling and liberty skills.
Lesson Plans – HorseCentered – Gold Level Set 1 – Partnership
This is the first set of lesson plans for Gold Level in the unmounted HorseCentered Levels curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching advanced equine behavior and training theory. Set #1 – Partnership dives deep into equine behavior and training theory, encouraging students to practice empathy and use increasingly subtle body language.
Lesson Plans – Sample Set – Yellow Horsemanship – Western
This sample set of lesson plans for Yellow Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum teaches flatwork skills to beginner Western riders, with detailed lessons and suggestions for modification.
Lesson Plans – HorseCentered Sample Set – Gold Level
Sample set of unmounted lesson plans for Gold Level in the HorseCentered Levels curriculum – contains two free lessons for teaching advanced equine behavior and training theory.
Lesson Plans – Sample Set – Red Horsemanship – Western
Sample set of lesson plans for teaching Red Level Horsemanship to beginner Western riders in the Learning Levels equine curriculum – contains two free lessons.
Lesson Plans – Teal Horsemanship Set 1 – Think First
This is the first set of lesson plans for Teal Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching flatwork and gridwork skills to advanced intermediate riders, with suggestions for modifications. Also includes an introduction to teaching Teal Level riding skills.
Lesson Plans – HorseCentered Sample Set – White Level
Sample set of unmounted lesson plans for White Level in the HorseCentered Levels curriculum – contains two free lessons for teaching equine behavior and training theory.
Lesson Plans – Purple Horsemanship Set 3 – Jump Around
This is the third set of lesson plans for Purple Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 12 lessons for teaching jumping skills to intermediate riders, with suggestions for modifications.
Lesson Plans – Purple Horsemanship Set 2 – Feel on the Flat
This is the second set of lesson plans for Purple Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 12 lessons for teaching flatwork skills to intermediate riders, with suggestions for modifications.
Lesson Plans – Purple Horsemanship Set 1 – Position Primer
This is the first set of lesson plans for Purple Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching flatwork and gridwork skills to intermediate riders, with suggestions for modifications. Also includes an introduction to teaching Purple Level riding skills.
Lesson Plans – HorseCentered Sample Set – Pink Level
Sample set of unmounted lesson plans for Pink Level in the HorseCentered Levels curriculum – contains two free lessons for teaching beginner equine behavior and training theory.
Lesson Plans – Orange Horsemanship English Set 2 – Joyful Jumping
This is the second set of mounted lesson plans for Orange Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching jumping skills to intermediate English riders, with suggestions for modifications for both English and Western riders.
Lesson Plans – Orange Horsemanship English Set 1 – Flatwork Foundation
This is the first set of lesson plans for Orange Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching flatwork to intermediate English riders, with suggestions for modifications. Also includes an introduction to teaching Orange Level riding skills.
Trick or Treat Games – Mounted Games for Lessons or Competitions
Let the games begin! This collection of Halloween-themed mounted games can used to put on a fun, revenue-generating Trick or Treat horsemanship tournament – or add (pumpkin) spice to riding lessons for all levels! Mounted games are a time-honored method of developing horseback riding skills. Mounted games encourage teamwork and communication as they help riders develop a secure, independent seat.
Lesson Plans – Blue Horsemanship English Set 2 – Jump To It
This is the second set of lesson plans for Blue Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 detailed lessons for teaching jumping skills to advanced beginner English riders, with suggestions for modifications.
Sample Teaching Guide – Purple HorseSense – Big Numbers
HorseSense teaching guide for unmounted lessons or prospective horse owner clinics on responsible equine financial planning. Many students are unaware of the big numbers involved in horseback riding activities and horse ownership, and may not be familiar with creating budgets. Guiding them through the budgeting process will give them realistic expectations and help them make sound horse care decisions.
Sample Teaching Guide – Orange HorseSense – Hit Your Stride
Use this teaching guide for unmounted lessons that help horsemanship students overcome their math phobia and make educated decisions when setting a grid of poles or jumps, demonstrating a knowledge of stride lengths and jumping mechanics at all three gaits.
Sample Teaching Guide – Teal HorseSense – Course Design Clinic
Use this teaching guide for unmounted lessons to teach the principles of basic jump course design. We require Teal HorseSense students to design hunter, equitation, and show jumping courses – but you can use any discipline tto help students learn safe, intelligent jumping exercises for their own horse in the future.
Lesson Plans – Blue Horsemanship English Set 1 – Flatwork First
This is the first set of lesson plans for Blue Level Horsemanship in the Learning Levels equine curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching flatwork to advanced beginner English riders, with suggestions for modifications. Also includes an introduction to teach Blue Level Horsemanship.
