2008 Fees

Boarding

Pasture Board (hay, water, 3-sided shelter)	$150/month
Grain Board (up to 6 lbs. oats/sweet feed daily)	$180/month
Any additional feeds charged at cost monthly	TBD
Stallion Boarding is double rate.	$300
Extra charges: Holding horses for farrier, vet, etc.	$10
Blanketing	$25/month
Handling halterless horses	$10

Boarders may offset costs by completing feed and water/stall mucking/hay handliing chores (minimum 2 hrs.) on a pre-set schedule of at least 1 day/week, for $10 credit per occurrence (applicable to board only).

Therapeutic Riding Classes
(Special Needs or "Rough Riders" At-Risk Youth) - $135 per 6 week one-hour sessions + 7th week makeup
Call (616) 837-6112 for rates on one-day or multiple-hour classes

Standard Horseback Riding Lessons
(English, Western, Dressage)
1/2 Hour Private Lesson $16
1 Hour Group Lesson $16

Prior notification of lesson cancellation is required to eliminate charge for missed days.
Approved working students may offset up to $10 of each riding lesson through stall mucking or hay handling chores only. If your work time is not productive, you will be billed for full fee.

Standard horseback riding lesson schedule is being expanded to all week nights, limited weekdays, and Saturday daytimes. Contact us at (616) 837-6112 to schedule.

Therapeutic riding class availability has been reduced by 50%, first come, first served, full fee riders only unless a sponsorship has been secured by the client or awarded by THWM and paid prior to first scheduled class.

Any billing arrangements(with approved agencies, homes, or schools) for the riding session must be received prior to first scheduled class, with payment expected prior to completion of session.

Are You Horse Savvy?

IMMEDIATE NEED OF ASSISTANCE WITH DAYTIME CHORES
Seeking horse-knowledgeable adult(s) with daytime availability
No horseback riding experience necessary
Assist with chores in exchange for riding instruction, reduced boarding rates or possible horse leasing options

SEEKING ADVANCED LEVEL ADULT RIDER(S)
Any discipline
Must be committed and self- motivated
Assist in schooling of green horses
Prior experience in this area a must!
Exchange for riding instruction, reduced boardiing rates or possible lease option on quality riding/show horse

Contact Kate at (616) 292-5929 or tonozar@yahoo.com for interview.
Positions to be filled will be conducted on-site at THWM for the program's benefit.
Workers will be considered professional contractual labor.

Summer 2008 Class sign ups..

Welcome, everyone, to another year of riding at Therapeutic Horsemanship of West Michigan! Our staff and volunteers are looking forward to some great opportunities to share our love of horses with all of you.

Our -Special Needs Equestrians” program will start June 16, a six week session (with a scheduled seventh week rain date, if needed).  New paperwork is required yearly; if your rider s forms were not completed last spring, please request a new packet or download forms from our Documents section. The forms that are needed are the Student Registration, Physician Referral, PT/OT Form (if applicable), Release of Liability, Release of Information, and Down Syndrome Form (if applicable). These forms must be renewed annually, and are required before first riding class. 4-H Proud Equestrian Program forms must also be completed, but will be distributed at your first riding class.

The -Rough Riders” program is geared for youth ‘at-risk as a result of socio-economic issues, drug/alcohol exposure, or court adjudication. Group and individual six-week sessions are available. The required forms are the Student Registration, Release of Liability, Release of Information, and Counselor/Therapist Recommendation . These forms are available in the Document Section of the web site.

Both group and private -Independent Riders” lessons can be signed up for any time.  Afternoon/evening class openings are available on Monday to Friday, as well as Saturday afternoons. Mainstream 4-H riders may also schedule before or after their weekly 4-H meeting. Annual paperwork varies, so inquire as to which documents should be downloaded from our Documents section.

-One-Time Equine Experiences” can be scheduled for Friday or Saturday daytimes or evenings. Download One-Time Equiine Experience form from Documents section (available in March)

GVSU -Riders for Fun” Check your email scheduling sytem for current riding days and times.

 

"One-Day Equine Experiences"
Introduce your group to the unique relationship between horses and humans with a One-Day Equine Experience that includes:
Equine -Assisted Learning Activities
Equine-Human Bonding
Inter-Species Care Giving
Teamwork and Cooperative Relationships
Equestrian Skill Building

Under the direct guidance of Instructors certified through:
Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning Association
Centered Riding
Tellington-Jones Equine Awareness Method
Eneergy Medicine Animal Practitioners
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association Cheff Center for the Handicapped
Michigan 4-H PEP, Horse and Pony Programs

Youth and Adult Groups Welcome!

Participant Base Fees:
$25.00/Hour Arena Fee per Group plus $10.00 Participant Fee per Individual
Call for additional information and specific quotes at (616) 837-6112 or email thwm12@peoplepc.com

 

 

WEATHER POLICY:

In the event of thunderstorm or tornado watches or warnings given for Muskegon or Ottawa counties, as well as when the wind chill dips to 0 degrees or the heat index rises to 95 degrees, THWM will cancel classes. On occasion, high winds or muddy ring conditions due to past days' rains necessitate cancellation for safety's sake. If you question the situation, please call the THWM answering machine at (616)837-6112 one hour prior to your classtime to determine if class has been cancelled. Instructors will NOT regularly call students or volunteers regarding weather issues. THWM will offer one scheduled makeup date during a session, but cannot guarantee that a full session can be ridden if there are multiple weather cancellations. THWM does not make up classes that participants cancel or do not attend.