Equestrian Program

"A horse gallops with his lung, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character."
                                               Tesio

The Academy Equestrian Program is located at our Read Campus in Bend.  The program is designed to compliment our Personal Growth Program and often provides metaphors of therapeutic value.  Equine activities have been proven to improve communication skills and build confidence and character.

Our equine partners are chosen for their gentle nature and sound training that makes them perfect teachers for our students.  We see bonds created, fears overcome, and a chance to be independent and responsible.

Students progress through four units of curriculum:  ground lessons, beginning riding, intermediate riding, and advanced riding.  Each unit contains hands-on and written work covering English and Western riding and basic equine care.

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."

                                                                Sir Winston Churchill