Rider Categories and Descriptions
All information about lessons and horse training is on this page.
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Jr. Youth Academy
Jr. Youth Riders Exploring Dressage
Jr. Youth Academy riders are equestrian athletes who are exploring training & competition level dressage through ConneXion© Principles. For those who choose to compete this program introduces the competitive experience, setting goals, balancing academics, working as a team, and learning diligence. This program focuses on fostering relationships with coaches and horses and begins to introduce the rider to the horse industry. Jr. Youth rates apply - ask for more information in person.
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Horse: Provided by rider- own or lease
Rider Age: 12-18
Participation Level: 3- 6 days/wk
Competition Level: Local to provincial
Sr. Youth Academy
Sr. Youth Dressage Riders Going the Distance
Academy riders are senior youth aged, equestrian athletes who are familiar with the doctrine of the ConneXion© Principles for dressage. This program focuses on optimal ConneXion© states with the horse including self-awareness, self-governance, increased refined motor skills, strength through relaxation, flexibility and attention to a single equestrian discipline. Riders have solidified trusting rapport with coaches, fellow riders and their horse(s), and are becoming more acquainted with the horse industry.
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Horse: Provided by rider - own or lease
Rider Age: 14- - 21
Participation Level: 3-6 days/wk
Competition Level: Provincial to national
Adult Academy
Adult Riders Committed to Dressage/Horsemanship
Adult Academy riders are equestrian athletes over the age of majority and who are at various levels of the ConneXion© Principles for dressage. Dressage riders are across all levels of skill and horsemanship and are vested in learning the philosophy and practices of the ConneXion concepts in a supportive program that promotes continued learning, communication, mentorship, recognition and enjoyment.
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Horse: Provided by rider - own or lease
Rider Age: 18 and up
Participation Level: 3-6 days/wk
Competition Level: Local to National
Career Academy
Riders Creating a Career in Dressage/Horsemanship.
Career Academy riders are primarily Sr. Youth and Adult Riders that successfully exhibit the combined horsemanship and humanship skills required in the ConneXion© Program as they apply to the discipline of dressage, and who envisage a career in equestrian sport. This program delves into the ethereal study in the Concourse of Wisdom and the Mystery Schools of Horsemanship, combined with the tactical strategies of the physical application of the principles while riding and in-hand training. The ConneXion© principles are mastered and dressage riders are devoted to instructing and guiding fellow equestrians in the practices and philosophies of the program. Participation in the horse industry is eminent.
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Horse: Provided by rider- own or lease
Age: 18 and up
Participation: Full time plus
Competition Level: Provincial to international
ConneXion
Jr. Youth Academy
Jr. Youth Riders exploring Dressge.
ConneXion
Sr. Youth Academy
Sr. Youth Dressage Riders going the distance.
ConneXion
Adult Academy
Adult Dressage Riders committed to their horsemanship and advancement.
ConneXion
Career Academy
Riders creating a career in dressage.
Lesson Information and Pricing
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All information about lessons and horse training is on this page.
Lesson Fees
Lessons and training services
are booked separately from the boarding services in an effort to customize programs to fit your time, goals and budget.
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The base price for all horses boarding at CSC is: Board Services + One Small Group priced lesson/week (not to exceed 4 group lessons/month) for EACH horse boarded at CSS.
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The reason for this is to ensure we remain steadfast in our value of continued education for our horses and riders, and to maintain consistency and support for one another in our barn culture.
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Lessons with Assistant Trainer(s)
Lessons
Private 1 rider
$70.00 -
$95.00
per lesson
With Crystal or Asst. Trainer
Private Lessons are 30 min in length. The rider is to be warmed up 15 min. prior to the lesson.
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Semi-Private 2 riders
$60.00 -
$80.00
per lesson
With Crystal or Asst. Trainer
Semi - Private Lessons are 45 min in length. Riders are expected to be warmed up 15 min. prior to the lesson.
Small Group 3+ riders
$50.00 -
$65.00
per lesson
With Crystal or Asst. Trainer
Small Group Lessons are 60 min in length. Riders are expected to be warmed up 15 min. prior to the lesson.
Workshop 5+ riders
$100.00
per workshop
With Crystal and Asst. Trainer(s)
Workshops are 2 hours in length and cover a wide variety of topics. Riders are expected to arrive fully tacked and with ground training equipment in hand.
Lessons and training are also delivered at CSC by our assistant trainers. Assistant trainers that co-instruct riders and co-train horses are talented and effective teachers. They have a solid foundation in horsemanship, follow the program curriculum, and are overseen by our head instructor.
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There are 4 situations when the assistant dressage trainers will teach you or train your horse:
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1. Absence
The head instructor(s) is away for dressage competitions, clinics, and training.
2. Bookings
The head instructor(s)'s dressage classes are full.
3. Client Preference
You have selected for you and/or your horse to learn from an assistant dressage instructor.
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4. It's Better for You
The head dressage instructor has referred you to the assistant instructor because they have assessed that you and/or your horse will benefit from them: teaching style, safety, price, availability, and other factors.
HORSE
TRAINING
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Horse Training Information and Pricing
Single Session
$75.00 -
$95.00
per session
With Crystal or Asst. Trainer
Sessions are 30 mins in length. You may prepare your horse or take advantage of groom services.
The session may be in hand, mounted or a combination.
Full Month
$1050.00-
$1600.00
monthly
With Crystal or Asst. Trainer
This option provides the client with a 25% discount from single session prices.
Training Session Length 30 min – 60 min
Training Frequency 5 days per week
Head Instructor $1600.00
Assistant Trainer $1050.00
Modified Month
$950.00 -
$675.00
monthly
With Crystal or Asst. Trainer
This option provides the client with a 25% discount from single session prices.
Training Session Length 30 min – 60 min
Training Frequency 3 days per week
Head Instructor $950.00
Assistant Trainer $675.00
Training
Horse Training Fees
Fees for horse training apply for both mounted and ConneXion sessions. At CSC, we regard both methods of training as having equal importance believing that ConneXion on-the-ground training must be established prior to mounted training.
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NOTE: Lessons can also be purchased in the same monthly packages.
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NOTE: Regarding Monthly Training Packages: lessons and mounted training are subject to be replaced with one another.
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Invitation to Learn Dressage from an Assistant Trainer
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We invite you to consider learning dressage from an assistant trainer for the following 5 great reasons:
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1. The assistant trainer remembers what learning dressage was like.
Often the assistant, dressage trainer relates more closely to the needs of riders/horses learning horsemanship, because they have not evolved so far away from the beginning and intermediate skills, and haven't forgotten what they forgot they didn't know. This leads to less intense sessions, and a little more compassion than head coaches are likely to extend.
2. The assistant trainers are super excited to teach dressage lessons.
They are very enthusiastic to impart their knowledge and gain experience teaching dressage lessons and training horses, and you receive the benefit of this passion.
3. Dressage lessons are less expensive.
Depending on the level and experience of the coach, prices and availability will vary.
As a general rule of pricing, the assistant instructors are priced from 10% to 50% less than an head instructor.
4. Dressage lessons are more available.
Assistant trainers, due to their ambition of getting started and having the opportunity to teach, and not yet having other professional commitments, make themselves more available so booking with them is much easier
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5. Helping foster the future trainers of dressage.
By learning from an assistant coach, you are contributing in the greatest and most influential way possible to create our next generation of trainers/coaches in the sport of dressage.
The only way they gain their mastery is through experience.