This is an example of what an eight day course might look like at Dry Creek Wrangler School.
No matter if you are a wrangler or a private horse owner, or have little to no horse experience, you will have the opportunity to walk away a better horseman.
Sunday starts with arrival to the ranch in the afternoon, orientation time, and supper around the campfire at 5pm. Monday through the following Sunday will start with a home cooked breakfast, followed by morning lessons and education, a light lunch, followed by afternoon lessons, with plenty of hands-on learning and riding. Enjoy a hearty supper discussing the days events with time for a question and answer session. Then end the day relaxing together around the campfire before retiring each evening. Weather permitting, we will spend all day the Monday before departure riding. Departure from the ranch will be Tuesday morning after breakfast.
Lessons may include but will not be limited to:
Communicating with your horse
About the Horse and their Unique Physiology
You and the Horse: Dynamics of a Unique Relationship
You will be haltering, leading, brushing, saddling, and handling a horse safely.
Practical Groundwork
Tack Inspection
Dealing with common, simple behavior issues of the horse
In-Depth Study and Discussion on Saddles and Tack
Good Riding Posture and Technique
Hands-on learning & riding
Proper Horse Nutrition
Minor Horse First Aid
Trail Etiquette
Basic hoof care
