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Pony School &
Summer Camp
New Pony
Barn and dedicated arena- now accepting students!
Pony School
At DK-USA the pony school will teach all aspects of safe horsemanship
to your child. Children will learn care of the ponies, from basic
handling to advanced riding. The beginners will be taught all the basic
skills of handling the pony such as leading, grooming and bathing as
well as more advanced skills such as braiding, lounging, and tacking up
their own ponies to go for a ride. Riding instruction will focus
on safe horsemanship and all the techniques to become a skilled and
efficient rider. We introduce the young riders to the show arena
starting with local shows first to assess what they are learning and
help the children reach their goals. These local shows are
scheduled throughout the summer and the fall.
If you are ready to purchase a pony we will be delighted to help
select the proper pony for the riders capabilities. We always have a
large selection of ponies for sale.
DK-USA is conveniently located in Durham, five minutes from Duke
University, 15 minutes from UNC, and 20 minutes from RDU.
If you want the absolute best
instruction for your child and care for your pony, please call to
schedule a tour.
Summer Camp
Give your child(ren) the summer camp of a lifetime. Let them experience
the joys of horses and horseback riding. Children ages 6 and up will
learn riding and horse care in a beautiful, safe environment.
Weekly sessions available
beginning June 16, 2008. Camp is held from 7:30 am to 1pm
Monday through Friday. Contact us for the summer schedule.
Each day will include mounted instruction on safe, experienced ponies
and horses. Unmounted lessons on horse care ranging from grooming to
feeding and horse show preperation will round out the total horsemanship
experience.
Instructor- Jessica Labdon
Jessica has been riding
since the age of five. As a junior rider, she accumulated six
North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association state championships, including
two trips to the Pony Equitation Finals.
While studying at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jessica was an active member of the
Equestrian Team competing in Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association
horse shows up and down the East Coast. As team captain her junior
and senior years, Jessica lead the team to a regional reserve
championship - the highest final ranking in the history of the UNC
Equestrian team.
Jessica has over six years of teaching experience,
specializing in preparing children and ponies for the show ring.
We
do hope you’ll come experience the wonderful sense of camaraderie
and community
found at
DK-USA Sporthorse Equestrian Center!
Questions
about the pony program and summer camp may be directed to
Ole Strigel.
919.614.2888
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