Rider Assistant

The Assistant Handler is dedicated to keep you safe and happy!  Are you:

• First time riding a horse?
• Anxious, nervous, worried, reluctant?
• Brand new to horses?
• A child or beginner adult?

Your Assistant Handler person is feet-on-the-ground and hands-on-the-horse dedicated to you for the entire time.  Your person will:

• Halter and lead your horse to the barn.  Secure your horse on the cross-ties in preparation for grooming and tacking-up for your lesson.
• Show how to safely treat your horse with a carrot or apple.
• Help groom your horse including picking the hooves, brushing the body, combing the mane and tail including fun braids if so desired, applying mane & tail conditioner, fly spray.
• Clean up manure if your horse poops.
• Choose your riding equipment: saddle, saddle pad, girth, bridle, neck strap, ear bonnet and then adjust gear to fit you.
• Snug the girth and bridle your horse.
• Lead your horse to the arena, help you mount up, check your stirrup length and snug the girth again.
• Walk – guide your horse from the ground while and provide lesson support to ensure your confidence and safety.
• Help you untack your horse and bathe if necessary, clean and store your equipment and tidy your grooming area.