Cornerstone Sport Horses is a horse riding school. They believe that it is extremely important to create good horse-people, not just good riders. They want their students to be able to handle the horses from the ground, as well as from their backs. Horsemanship includes being able to catch, lead, groom, tack, bathe, and handle your horse in any given situation. The relationship and the respect between a rider and a horse is built just as much when the rider is on the ground, as it does when the rider is on the horses back. Beginning riders are started out learning these skills at the foundation level. They need to feel in control on the ground and then they will start lessons on horseback. Generally, lessons with beginners start on the lunge line and this allows the instructor to have better control over the horses speed and direction and allows the student to focus on their balance and position. Once the student feels that they are in control of their own bodies while on the horse, then they begin learning how to control the horses body. The basics at walk and trot are taught first and then depending on the riders drive, goals, and natural ability they will then work on the canter, ground poles, and jumps. The lesson horses in our school are chosen by Cornerstone Instructors based primarily on their temperament and abilities. Each horse must be adaptable to having different riders on them, must be quiet and confident in new situations, and must be forgiving of their riders making mistakes. The level of the rider determines the horse that they are given to ride and the instructor has the final say over this match. Each of our lesson horses are available for lease for the day at Horse Shows or monthly at the barn.
