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Post
Oak Farm
Dream Horse Weekend Riding Clinics for Women |
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The Post Oak in Burnet, Texas hosts weekend riding
clinics for women only.
You don't have to be a cowgirl to sign up. Each clinic is geared to the riding level of the group. The more advanced the riders, the more we work on precision, speed, execution, refinement. The more novice the group, the more we work on basics, confidence-building and understanding of the dynamics of the human-equine partnership. These are high energy, intensive training weekend for women who want to learn
We have fabulous gentle horses and expert instruction to guide you through the basic skills or
to help you move forward if you're already on the trail with your own horse.
For groups of 6 - 10 women.
Bring your own group or sign up with one or two friends and join other horse lovers. Spend Friday night to Sunday afternoon at the Post Oak on our 450 acres of gorgeous Texas hill country . Meal Format: Big country breakfasts Simple make-your-own lunch ( We provide the makin's ) Cook here or go out for dinner on your own You'll be amazed at what you can do in one short weekend: walk, trot and lope, negotiate trail obstacles such as logs or creeks, move cattle from the pasture to the pen. Sessions are taught by Helen Miller, a senior level instructor with special skills in working with women's groups. Details: Each Session listed in the schedule below is about an hour. We tailor the clinic to fit the group's riding background and goals.
Friday Afternoon
About 3:00 in the afternoon Meet at the barn at Post Oak Session 1 - Review of some basics about safe horse handling Session 2 - Arena Ride covering basic skills. Saturday After Breakfast Session 3 - Arena Ride: Intermediate Riding Skills Session 4 - Riding a Course Session 5 - Riding over Obstacles LUNCH and REST BREAK Session 6 - Riding in the Pasture Session 7 - Practice Riding Skills over Field Obstacles Session 8 - Introduction to Moving Cattle DINNER
Sunday After Breakfast
Session 9 - Pasture Warm up Session 10 - Session on Cattle General Disclaimers Participants must be over 18 Each rider must have her own accident and/or health insurance Riders must be physically fit. There is a weight limit of 225 lbs. Cost: $300 per rider (includes use of our horses.) Signup Information: Call Helen to schedule your group clinic or to find out what weekends are available. Advance Deposits are Required. Telephone 512-756-4647 or Email the Post Oak |