RIDING CLUB ACTIVITIES
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Youth Riding Camps & Foundation Fundementals
CR Summit's Riding Club offers beginners & intermediate riders Three Day Camp Sessions during our Riding Season. Subject to member enrollment, “camp activities” include skill building instruction, in both arena and round pen facilities and meadow & trail riding. See Printer Friendly Current Activities for dates.
Our Equine Instructors are enthusiastic, experienced/qualified knowledgeable horse lovers who enjoy working with riding students of all ages. Status of available openings for each camp session will be posted on-going during our riding season (see attached calendar).
Vaquero Clinics-Featuring Paul Dietz
CR Summit Riding Club offers two Vaquero Clinics; June and October. See Printer Friendly Current Activities List for dates.
Foundations
Paul's Foundations Clinic is basic, but not easy, this clinic develops riders from "the ground up", for those just starting, to those with experience looking for holes on the ground that are hindering their horsemanship when in the saddle. We work through different maneuvers, obstacles, and train with aids; ropes, flags, and tarps. The second portion of this clinic will deal with the fundamentals of basic riding. If your upper level riding is having trouble in areas, you can bet, like with any sport, the basic maneuvers will need some refinement. Every weak or lacking area, both with groundwork and when in the saddle, will create braces and resistance in years and on rides to come. This clinic is for any discipline or any style of riding. When you can learn to put the horses feet where you want them, there is no end to what you can do with them.
Horsemanship I
Paul's Horsemanship Clinic focuses on Vaquero principles in Horsemanship. Coming from the origins in dressage here in the United States, Paul's objective is to help each rider achieve their riding style goals and dreams. Paul will give the class maneuvers to work at so each rider can experience correct feel, timing and balance at the level they aspire to have. He works to help each rider to "get together" with their horse, to "become one" with their horse, in a quality, balanced relationship while focusing on the reoccurring theme on how horsemanship reflects lifemanship. What will help to build a foundation of both what needs to be worked on now, as well as where the riders need to be going will be pursued. This class is for any discipline or any style of riding.
Club Meadow & "Trail Riding"
CR Summit offers individual, group meadow and trail rides throughout the season. Riders can enjoy panoramic meadow and scenic trail rides on individual or group basis. Rides can be scheduled via our on-line scheduling page or via phone at 970-879-6201.
Lodging & Lesson Packages
CR Summit Ranch Advisory & Management Services offers CR Summit members opportunity to schedule ranch lodging in a two or three bedroom homes. Living Quarters features "all the bells and whistles" of a ranch home. Packages include close proximity overnights, lodging, lessons, and your own leased horse in pasture "outside your door". Wake up to beautiful sunrises and step out the door to gaze upon your special horse. Spend the day grooming your horse, riding in CR Summit's Arena, Round Pen or panoramic Meadow or simply take a stroll through the aspen grove!
Buy or Lease a "Schooled" Horse Program
CR Summit offer's "schooled" horses for sale or "on-site" lease. Most of the horses are from local herds here in Steamboat Springs and are well versed with Routt County terrain and weather.
Shared Horse & Board Program
CR Summit offer our members the opportunity to purchase schooled horses from CR Summit and share with CR Summit Boarding costs. Additional program information is available upon request.
My First Ride" Introduction Lessons:
A near 45 +/- minute Introduction Riding Lesson teaches members “rider basics” for safety, control, and balance. The Introduction Riding Lesson is ideal preparation for the CR Summit Riding Club and future Group Lessons. Introduction Lessons are conducted in our Round Pen and teach riders to “maintain position at the walk”, basic aids to “turn and stop your horse”, exercises to “enhance balance and confidence” all while understanding whats necessary to be safe when riding or being around your horse. Once the member student applies the basic aids to stop and turn, lessons are moved in the Large Arena allowing students to hone skills and to learn new ones, like “rising to trot”, safely. Member Students are taught basic "ground manners", "grooming" and "tacking-up" as well.
Group Lessons:
A 60 +/- minute lessons are recommended once riders are confident and capable of “riding basics”. Group Lessons introduce the element of “friendly competition”, as students each strive to do their best in front of their peers and cheer-each-other-on as they learn new skills. Responsibility, Respect, & Good Sportsmanship will be emphasized. Lessons for Western and English Disciplines are available on a member's own horse, one of CR Summit's "school horses" or "specialty horse."
Private & Semi - Private Lesson Packages:
Three day lesson packages are available to purchase providing rider with flexibility to schedule lessons in three consecutive days or spread out throughout the season. Lesson time is requested and confirmed with CR Summit on line and is on a "first come first serve basis".
Private lessons are available to give member students focused “personal” attention to enhance their comprehensive riding skills. Lessons for Western and English Disciplines are available on member's own horse or one of CR Summit's “school horses” or "specialty horse”. See Activities or Registration Page for Private & Semi-Private Lesson Packages available this year.
Members Only Special & Group Events:
CR Summit Riding Club offers it's members riding facilities for special group events and rides such as Birthdays, Reunions, Weddings, Parties, etc. Reservations are required.
Additional "Learning Clinics”will be offered throughout the season, including but not limited to Healthcare, First, Equine Dentistry and Shoeing. Clinic Fees vary, and will be posted in advance on our website and Calendar.
***CR Summit Riding Club Participation Membership Form & Waiver must be completed before participating in any CR Summit Riding Club activity.
