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Here is the Rivendell Calendar 2007 to download
At Rivendell, the emphasis is on quality teaching on experienced, well trained ponies and horses. Facilities geared toward "hands on" learning. Everything from the proper way to feed a carrot, to the correct procedure for cleaning tack is taught. Rivendell attends horse shows, events, dressage shows, clinics, club hunts, and much more.
Ponies, Ponies, Ponies
Rivendell is proud to be home to some wonderful ponies and horses. They teach children responsibility early in life. A child's immediate wants and demands can not come first when the water buckets must be filled, the pony groomed, fed, turned out, and the tack cleaned.

Lesson Programs
Rivendell recommends small groups (3-5) for an hour lesson as the best and most affordable way to learn. Most of the time it is beneficial to take a few half hour private lessons to start, then work into a steady group that is convenient, either after school or on weekends. Once the student has learned to tack up themselves, we offer "practice" sessions that are supervised, but not structured as a formal lesson, for additional riding time. Students are taken on trail rides by an instructed as soon as they are ready to control the animal outside the ring. Lessons at Rivendell also include practical experience in caring for horses and tack. Experiences off the farm such as horse shows, clinics, and evening are available as soon as the instructed feels the student is ready for the challenge

• PHILOSOPHY •
At Rivendell farm, we are here to teach anyone who wishes to become a horseman, as economically as possible. A horseman is as comfortable handling the horse on the ground, as he is in the saddle. This is a family place where you can make friends with others who share your inter?est. Showing and Eventing are not required, but if you want to try we will do our best to get you there. The student’s and the pony’s welfare will always come first, as will a commitment to the learning possibilities of every activity. Auditing of the clinics we sponsor is encouraged, feel free to watch the lessons, ask questions, come watch a show before you decide to try one, remember, that is how you learn.
Please parents, understand that tacking and un-tacking of the pony is part of the lesson—don’t help. We have good ponies who have unbelievable tolerance levels for all kinds of mistakes. If your child is afraid of a certain pony or activity, mention it to the teacher so it can be addressed with as little stress as possible.

We like to teach in groups as much as possible—you learn from watching others. You don’t have to jump. However, if you wish not to jump, the teacher must know before your lesson is scheduled.