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On Site Training

Ironstone Farm's Horsemanship Course

Ironstone Farm's Horsemanship Course offers an overview of the basics of equine understanding, care and management.

Prerequisite for Apprentice Instructors

The course is a prerequisite for apprentice instructors at Ironstone Farm preparing for a Massachusetts Instructors license, and an elective for others interested in expanding their knowledge of horses beyond riding. It is taught by a team of Ironstone Farm staff members who bring varied expertise and perspective for a dynamic program. It will also teach students about the practices of Ironstone Farm - a successful equine facility since 1960.

Classes will be split between lecture and outdoor hands-on activities and will meet every other Thursday at 7 p.m.

Class Schedule

Sept. 12: Introduction

Sept. 26: Feeding

Oct. 10: Breeds & Colors

Oct. 24: Lunging & Vaulting

Nov. 7: Farrier

Nov. 21: Tack Fitting

Dec. 5: First Aide

Dec. 19: Trivia