New Rider Classes
At McCadden Show Stables we are a Premier Horse Stable that focuses on Hunters, Jumper and Equitation and providing a path to the highest levels of the sport. Riders starting Horse Riding Lessons at our Horse Stable will begin at either our horse jumping classes or begin leasing. Riders may ride our lesson horses in the beginning, but then they will need to find a suitable horse to lease or own.
Level 3
Horse Jumping Class — Lesson Horses
![McCadden Show Stables graduate jumping her horse at a tournament](photos/Karen-Kentucky-jump.jpg)
Class Times
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Package of 4 classes: $550
Curriculum
The jumping classes are the start of when a horse rider becomes more independent and confident. Riders can begin in a horseback riding lessons in our jumping classes as soon as they feel confident posting the trot and tacking up their horse independently. What you can expect at this level class:
- Groom & tack independent
- Trot work that is focused on a strong posture and position
- Cantering – in a group, focusing on building stamina at the canter
- Beginning jumping – focusing on jumping 1 jump well with correct posture and aids
- Jumping a full course
Level 4
Educational Lease — half or partial
![Three-quarter view of a McCadden Show Stables rider jumping a gorgeous black steed named Walter](photos/Maria&Walter.jpeg)
Class Times
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Curriculum
Riders in the Educational Lease will be having their first experiences of working with their own horse. Horse Riders should take responsibility and pride in keeping their horses looking nice and clean. Riders will have access to horse shows both locally and nationally.
- Trot work that is focused on a strong posture and position
- Cantering in a group – building stamina with cantering
- Beginning jumping – focusing on 1 jump with correct posture and jumping mechanics
- Jumping a full course – hunters, jumpers and equitation
- Flying Lead Changes
- Horse Showing – locally and nationally
Level 5
Performance Lease & Private Lease or Private Ownership
![Isabella McCadden jumping a spirited horse named Joey amid lush southern greenery](photos/Isabella&Joey.jpeg)
Class Times
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Curriculum
Our primary focus at this level is to help you performance at your best both at home in your horse riding lessons and at horse shows. Horse Riders will show locally and nationally at this level.
- Fundamentals of Dressage
- Flatwork – balance, stability, strength
- Canter – upper levels of dressage
- Flying Lead Changes
- Jumping courses – Hunters, Jumpers, EQ, Derbies
- Schooling for high levels of showing
- Horse Shows – Locally & Nationally