Riding Club

Cedar Ridge Riding Club Activities

MONTHLY MEETINGS: Some of the most important, and fun, activities offered to members of the Cedar Ridge Riding Club are the Monthly Meetings. These meetings provide additional educational opportunities as well as the chance to form friendships with other riders in the program. Monthly meeting agendas are diverse and can include topics that range from the principles of horse training, caring for foals, taking field trips, or just having a party.

HORSE CLINICS: Other excellent educational opportunities offered by the Cedar Ridge Riding Club are our Horse Clinics. Many of our families consider these as “Horse Camp”. The clinics are scheduled through out the summer months and are typically held on a weekend. Each session is organized around an interesting theme and is geared toward riders of a similar age and riding level. The clinics are designed to provide a setting for students to learn aspects of owning and showing horses that cannot be taught in their one hour weekly lessons. Topics discussed during the clinics include information on horse health, breeding, and aspects of showing. 

FUN SHOWS: Showing horses is one of the favorite activities of the Cedar Ridge Riding Club, so we organize our very own, “Fun Shows”, twice a year. Fun shows give nearly every rider the opportunity to experience the thrill of showing, but without all of the pressure or expense of a show that’s open to the public. Riders compete against one another using the Cedar Ridge Riding Club lesson horses. Classes are organized by age and ability. We invite a guest judge and award ribbons and trophies, making this experience as close to the real thing as possible. COST = $60.00 Entry Fee for the show

ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES: As riders become more polished and confident, the lesson instructor, Heather Linnenbringer, may offer them the opportunity to show a Riding Club lesson horse at a local “A” Rated show. Costs to consider are extra lessons; show fees, suit rental or purchase, travel and hotel expenses, etc. Some items can be rented or borrowed. The purpose of this experience is to prepare the rider to move into Open competition. Many students who began their horse experience with the Cedar Ridge Riding Club have gone on to purchase show horses and compete nationally as youth or adult riders. COST = $550 Show Fee for an “A” Rated show

SCHOLORSHIPS AND AWARDS: The highlight of the year for the Cedar Ridge Riding Club is the annual Awards Banquet, which was held November 20, 2010. All students are recognized for their time spent in the program. College Scholarships (a total of $8,000) were awarded to these four outstanding riders: Best Attitude—Anna Zwicky, Most Improved Rider—Sierra Crooks, Sportsmanship—Emily Pate, and High Point Winner—Caelen Caspers. The Awards Banquet is always an evening full of friends, families, fun and festivities. It’s the perfect opportunity for Cedar Ridge Riding Club members to celebrate all of their accomplishments.

 

TESTIMONIALS:

“I had high expectations for a riding program for my daughter. I wanted her to understand that riding didn’t mean just show up and sit on a horse for an hour. I wanted her to understand the responsibility and joy of working with such a wonderful animal—both in the ring and out of it. I also wanted her to experience the “learn something new every time”  wisdom you get on a horse with a teacher who knows that and shows how to manage that experience. Of course, I wanted my daughter’s confidence to grow while doing all of this.

 

“I know—it’s a tall order! However, my own experience taught me all of this. And guess what? The Cedar Ridge Riding Program is exactly what I had in mind for my daughter! She is experiencing everything I had hoped. So, because of this I decided to get back in the saddle again after 20 years to experience it too!”

 

—Lani Basa, CRRC member since 2007

 

“We love the Cedar Ridge Lesson Program! My two girls have been riding with the lesson program for over five years. I have watched them grow in discipline, focus and confidence. As a mom, the “teenage” years can be tough. Using what they learned riding with Cedar Ridge has helped them make it through successfully. Having the girls connect with Cedar Ridge has been one of the best decisions we, as parents, have made.”

—Phil and Christy Caspers, CRRC members since 2006

“Riding at Cedar Ridge Arabians has provided my daughter with many lessons, not only in the arena, but outside of it as well.

“As a parent, I continue to experience joy as I watch my daughter build the important life skills of confidence, determination, and focus.

“Our family feels so much gratitude for Cedar Ridge Arabians, as we observe the unfolding of a special relationship between trainer, student, and horse!”

 —Genevieve Calvillo, CRRC member since 2008

“Cedar Ridge Arabians is an exquisite facility! I am so impressed by the lesson technique and the instructor’s genuine interest in developing the rider’s skills. My 8-year-old daughter has become a confident rider in less than a year worth of lessons!”

—Kim Pellici, CRRC member since 2010

“We are absolutely thrilled with the Cedar Ridge Arabians’ riding lesson program. The lesson instructor Heather and Cedar Ridge have been simply fabulous!

“The Cedar Ridge riding lesson program is not just about learning how to ride a horse; it is also about learning valuable life lessons. Beyond learning how to ride, the students learn about responsibility, professionalism, horsemanship, fairness and humbleness. They also learn all there is to know about horses and how to care for them. We fully believe not only has this program satisfied our daughter’s passion for horses and how to ride English style, but it has helped her to grow as a person. As Heather says, ‘It is not about the ribbons, it is about the ride.’

“We continually recommend the Cedar Ridge Arabians’ riding lesson program to anyone who has kids with an interest in riding.

“Thank you, Cedar Ridge, for a wonderful program!”

—Mark & Susan Lundquist, CRRC members since 2009

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