GREENOCK HILLS STABLES, LLC        5500 Greenock Road, Lothian MD 20711        410.741.1172
Specializing in Classical Horsemanship
"What a great
hands-on learning
experience! I
could see the
confidence build
in my kids each
time we went to
the stables. They
had a blast! And I
learned as much
they did."

          ~parent
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Beginner Equine Science Class Syllabus
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Lesson 1
  • Meet the horses
  • Body colors of horses
  • Face and leg markings
  • Parts of the horse and hoof
  • Horse behavior, body language & senses
Lesson 2
  • Review colors, markings, parts of the horse & hoof,
    body language, and senses
  • Grooming
  • Safely lead a horse
Lesson 3
  • Review grooming
  • Grooming and handling techniques
  • Measure the height and weight of your horse
Lesson 4
  • Equine nutrition
  • Muck a stall
  • Continue groundwork
  • Learn how to tack a horse.
Lesson 5
  • Learn names and functions of English tack
  • Learn how to tack a horse
  • Continue groundwork
Lesson 6
  • Review names and functions of English tack
  • Groom and tack your horse
  • Take a ride!
  • Untack your horse
This class is perfect for any small group, such as girl
scouts, boy scouts, home schoolers, or just a few friends.
Each student receives:
  • a guide, printed in color, supporting &
    augmenting information discussed during the
    hands-on activities of each class
  • Homework activities
  • a professionally printed 4x6 class photo
  • a photo CD of class events
Contact Greenock Hills Stables for more class info and flexible scheduling.