INTRO TO HORSEMANSHIP $480 for 8 Sessions 

This is an 8 week course with 55 min sessions, set up to teach you everything from equipment used, groundwork, horse health, rider safety, horse psychology, and the foundation of riding through a hands on training approach. This course is open to all level riders and is beneficial to all disciplines, even though we teach it in western tack. This course is instructed in either an outdoor round pen or an indoor arena at both the Hartwick & Oneonta locations. 

Merchandise will be offered at the completion of the course with options varying depending on the season and availability. 

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NEXT STEP HORSEMANSHIP $480 for 8 Sessions 

This is an 8 week course with 55 min sessions, set up to teach you the next step of applying exercises learned in the INTRO TO HORSEMANSHIP course to different environments. We will work on improving our timing, our seat/balance, and our confidence with the horse. This course will be instructed in an outdoor round pen @ the Hartwick location with the option to apply the exercises on an obstacle course. 

Merchandise will be offered at the completion of the course with options varying depending on the season and availability. 

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ADVANCED HORSEMANSHIP $480 for 8 Sessions 

This is an 8 week course with 55 min sessions, set up to teach you advanced exercises that can be applied on trail or in multiple types of arenas. In this course you will learn horsemanship patterns, trail obstacle patterns, obstacle challenge maneuvers, and trail riding safety on trail. We will also practice horsemanship exercises on trail. Both INTRO TO HORSEMANSHIP & NEXT STEP HORSEMANSHIP are required to take this course. This course is seasonal and only offered April- October. 

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RIDER STRENGTH & SEAT POSITION $275 for 5 Sessions 

This is a 5 week course with 45 min sessions, set up to strengthen your overall seat. It is recommended that you have at least taken our INTRO TO HORSEMANSHIP course or basic lessons where you have a developed seat and confidence in the saddle. Lessons may include riding and groundwork with moderately strenuous physical activity on horseback. We will practice exercises that are focused on you and how the horse reflects your position. This course is instructed in either an outdoor round pen or an indoor arena at both the Hartwick & Oneonta locations. 

 

COMMUNICATION & FEEL $225 for 5 Sessions

This is a 5 week course with 30 min sessions, set up for those who want to interact with horses but do not necessarily wish to ride. It is also great for new horse owners or those who lack groundwork skills. There is zero riding involved in this course. We practice communicating to the horse on and off a lead. You will learn how the horse processes thoughts, how they respond to our body movement, horse psychology, and advanced groundwork maneuvers. By the end of the course, you will be able to control your horse's feet with no equipment on. This is one of our client favorites as they develop a new bond and gain a better understanding of the horse.

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BEGINNER YOUTH LESSONS $45

These are appropriate for youth to early teens that want to start learning safety around horses on the ground and in the saddle but are not ready to commit to an 8 week course. Lessons are ideally one on one and are offered in 30 min sessions. We will work at your pace and ensure that you feel comfortable working with horses. 

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ADVANCED LESSONS $45-$65

These lessons are appropriate for individuals looking for specialized critique on their riding, behavior work, show prep, and discipline advancement. Sessions can be taken in 45-55 min intervals and are planned in advance so that the exercises we practice are suited to both the rider and horse’s individualized needs. These typically are offered on your own horse but occasionally we do offer advanced lessons on our horses dependent on the season. These are offered offsite and at both the Hartwick & Oneonta locations. 

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TRAVEL SESSIONS 

Travel sessions are ideal for those with their own horse and arena that want to get one on one training. A special training plan will be conducted after a meet and greet with both horse and rider to ensure that the services offered meet you and your horse’s individual needs. It is ideal to have a round pen, arena, or area to work your horse that is safe. For more info please message us directly. These sessions will be held on Wednesdays only within a 45 min radius of Hartwick NY, unless there is multiple sessions set up. 

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TRAINING

Twisted K Ranch, LLC offers training on and off site. We are currently not offering colt starting or major behavioral work but we do offer halter breaking/ foal handling to prep a young horse for colt starting, tune ups, rehabilitation, and show prep. We do not board any horses at our home site but our partner; Winding Trails Farm, offers board options that work with our training packages! 

 

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