Riding Classes on Campus

Riding classes are available on campus for students who wish to either learn to ride or continue riding in college. There are lessons available for everyone regardless of experience. Students on the Hunter or Dressage team are required to take lessons through the University. 

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A message from Beth:

 

Hello guys,

Here is the "down low" on how to request a riding class if you've never done this before.  During course request, anyone who requests a riding class - doesn't matter which class - will have their name added to a list of students interested in riding.  The registrar will forward this information to the Department of APSC.  We will set up riding evaluations for any new students.  After hunter and dressage team tryouts each semester, equitation classes will be manually scheduled by skill level.  Keep in mind that there is a semester fee of $1240 that will be added to your student account when you are added to an equitation class.



Here are the steps you will need to take to GET a riding class:

1) Request a riding class while course request is open

2) Any new riders - be on the lookout for an email to schedule a riding skill evaluation

3) After hunter and dressage team tryouts each semester, everyone who requested a class will be contacted to provide their availability for riding that semester

4) The number of students riding each semester will vary depending on horse numbers, rider schedules and rider skill level. 


HOPE THIS INFORMATION HELPS.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS INFO TO ANYONE YOU KNOW OF WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN A RIDING CLASS!  LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS!

Thanks!

~Beth

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If you have any other questions regarding lessons, feel free to email Beth at beblackw@vt.edu