Kandiyohi County 4-H horse riding lessons

Horse riding lessons for 2023 start on Monday, June 5.   

To participate with your horse, you must:

• Submit your negative Coggins test online per instructions sent by the 4-H office. 
• Wear boots and jeans. 
• Wear helmets. This is required by the state policy as of 2007: Every person that rides must wear an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet, or you will not be allowed to ride.

Note: A parent or designated adult should be present in case of an emergency.

Schedule of lessons

Classes are split between beginners and advanced, except for Games, which begin at 6:30 p.m. for everyone.

Times of lessons:

• 6:30-7:45 p.m. - Beginners (first and second-year members only)
• 7:45-9 p.m. - Advanced (three years or more members)

Dates of lessons:

• Monday, June 5- Western Pleasure    
• Monday, June 12-Showmanship
• Wednesday, June 14-Games   
• Monday, June 19 -English Pleasure*
• Wednesday, June 21-Games   
• Monday, June 26 -Ranch Pleasure (new class added to 4-H in 2022) 
• Monday, July 3 - Trail
• Wednesday, July 5- Aim night-Egg & Spoon, Trail
• Monday, July 10 - English Equitation
• Monday, July 17 -Western Horsemanship-Patterns
• Wednesday, July 19 -Training project test out
• Monday, July 24 -  Focusing on a Successful Fair - All members should attend - Parent meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 26 - Games

*If a member has been in 4-H for three or more years but is riding English for the first time, they must ride in the beginners' group.