Horseback Riding Lessons
And, the first step is taken..
Calgary and Edmonton New Riders:
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Calgary Returning Riders:
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Every horse lover starts riding somewhere- let it be Clip Clop.
Parents of horse loving kids don't always know where to go or how to get started learning about, riding and loving horses. So, we created a fun & meaningful program that teaches kids how to bond with, care for and ride horses in a safe and professional environment through our Riding/Horsemanship Lessons and
Summer Horsemanship Camps.
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We introduce newcomers to the sport of riding and provide for them a solid
foundation in horsemanship.
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It's simple and affordable to get started!
Program Overview
Our program is designed to help your child develop a strong foundation in horsemanship through a step-by-step set of progressive skill sets.
Each level builds on the previous one, allowing your child to advance at their own pace and gain confidence along the way.
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Upon completion of this program our riders will have the necessary foundation required to participate confidently and safely in further horse-related opportunities elsewhere in the horse world.
Clip Clop is the perfect place to get started!
The Four Levels & Skill Sets
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At Clip Clop, we have 4 riding levels, each with sub-levels that correspond to different skill sets that we call the Youth Horsemanship Certification Program.
These sliding skill sets mean riders perform skills at competency and comfort levels based on factors like their size, confidence, experience, and the horse they're riding.
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In horsemanship it is essential that skills from one level flow into the next level for more practice and efficiency striving towards independence.
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Toyota vs. a Ferrari
Think of it like driving a car - the skill set appears the same, but the demands on the skill set are very different between driving & handling a Toyota Corolla and a Ferrari LaFerrari. It is similar in horsemanship.
The level of confidence, safety and independence increase with each level.
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Each level has specific skill sets that riders will learn. As your child progresses, we'll help guide them through the appropriate skill sets
& levels.
Clip Clop Levels & Sub Skill Sets
The Clip Clop curriculum has more than 550 horsemanship skills organized into progressive levels of skill sets. See below of the breakdown of skills for each level and their skill sets.
Total Skills: 256
3 Skill Sets
LTR 1-1: 138 new skills
LTR 1-2: 83 new, 72 review
LTR: 1-3: 35 new, 135 review
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All of these skills are learned & practiced with 100% assistance from a
Key Leader.
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Total New Skills: 109
3 Skill Sets
LTR 2-1: 37 new, 134 review
LTR 2-2: 36 new, 135 review
LTR 2-3: 36 new, 135 review
These skills are learned and practiced with approx. 50% assistance from a
Key Leader.
Total New Skills: 82
2 Skill Sets
LTR 3-1: 67 new, 170 review
LTR 3-2: 15 new 222 review
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These skills are learned and practiced with 0% assistance from a
Key Leader.
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Total New Skills: 120
1 Skill Set
GT: 120 new, 264 review
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This is the advanced level and these riders must be 100% independent and safe while performing
these skills.
Program Assessment
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We want you to feel confident that you're getting the most out of your investment in our program, which is why we track each rider's progress through Success Trackers on the Skill Shark App.
These trackers measure the rider's success in specific skills, giving you a clear sense of their progress over time.
At the end of each session, we'll assess your child's progress and provide detailed metrics and comments on the Skill Shark App.
You'll receive an email alert when the Success Tracker is ready, so you can stay up-to-date on your child's progress, next steps and celebrate their achievements with them.
Western and English Riding
At Clip Clop, our goal is to expose our riders to both Western and English styles of riding to inspirit them with an admiration for both.
Selecting which style of riding to ride, at this level, is easy - try both!
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Calgary
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Edmonton