:: Pearblossom Private School, Inc. provides quality education curriculum for each grade K through 12 ::

EQUESTRIAN TRAINING CENTER

The Equestrian Training Center is expanding and by 2008, Pearblossom expects to accommodate open boarding with the conducting of formal clinics and shows.

Enrolled students that are interested in horsemanship and/or horse related careers are encouraged to take advantage of Pearblossom's hands-on facility.

Both local students and those visiting from out of state regions enjoy learning about natural hoof care (including trimming), and natural horse handling. At various times during the year, students are also exposed to equine dentistry, chiropractic, massage therapy, and showmanship.

Pearblossom is located on a 5+ acre facility and students can participate in hunters/jumpers, dressage, and freestyle riding lessons under a qualified instructor with 30 years experience. The main arena is 144' x 168' and is lighted. It contains a variety of single and combination jumps. Also, there is a 60' round pen and two additional 100'x200' arenas, one of which contains cross-country style jumps.

Students that have access to training facilities in their area and participate in lessons or in shows can receive elective credit in horsemanship. Further details are provided upon enrollment. Schooling horses are available to visiting students. Please call in advance to make reservations.

89% or more of your problems and frustrations are solved at this level. It also contains critical foundation elements for Levels 2 and 3. You'll do 10 times more with your horse than you thought possible! A good "Partnership" means (a) your horse comes to you, you don't have to "catch" him; (b) his ground manners are great; he is willing and cooperative; (c) he is easy to control; in fact, you don't have to use a bit to force him to stop or slow down; (d) his is willing to move forward; you don't have to kick or use spurs; (e) he stands quietly for saddling and willingly picks up his feet for cleaning; (f) his attitude toward you is positive and responsive rather than negative, moody or resistant; (g) he loads into horse trailers easily and without fear; and (h) you can teach your horse to do new things because you understand how to communicate with him.

The secrets for developing a soft, willing and responsive horse, and becoming more inventive in your horsemanship. Harmony with your horse means (a) you can communicate on longer lines, at greater distances--heading towards Liberty; (b) Liberty--the thrill of playing with horses with "no strings attached;" (c) Impulsion by slowing down the fast horse and energizing the lazy one; (d) developing an independent seat; (e) the pleasure of positive reflexes--snappy happy responses; (f) being in tune with your horse mentally, emotionally and physically; (g) knowing the simple, infallible dynamics of leads and lead changes; (h) the beginnings of finesse--the soft feel; (i) developing the four savvys in the art of horsemanship; real savvy and real results come when you learn how to have harmony both on the ground (on line and Liberty) and on the horse's back (freestyle and finesse). Note: Level 1 is an important prerequisite.

This is when refinement, flexion, finesse and collection all start to happen naturally! Here is where you really experience lightness. Learn how to achieve softness, lightness and grace along with the fundamentals for more complicated maneuvers both on the ground and on your horse's back. Refinement means (a) your aids are invisible; (b) you can ride confidently without anything on your horse's head; (c) your horse has mental, emotional and physical collection, not just a "head set;" (d) you and your horse are the picture of grace and finesse; (e) teaching your horse to run to you; (f) using the round corral for teaching advanced maneuvers, such as flying lead changes; (g) graceful transitions and snappy departures with invisible aids are easy; (h) performing lateral movements at the trot and canter; (i) understanding riding positions that enhance collection; (j) your horse moves freely "within a frame," without brace and tension; (k) developing lateral flexion into vertical flexion; (l) you can effectively use vertical flexion to add power, suspension and dimension. Note: Levels 1 and 2 are important prerequisites.