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Frequently Asked Questions:
-Where
are you located?
Our school is located
at Rogers Ranch, 916 E.
Sorenson St. Mesa, AZ, 85203, near the intersection of McKellips Rd. and
Horne. Mobile lessons and training are available to most
East Valley cities for private horse owners who do not board at Rogers Ranch.
MAP
The directions are:
From the North Loop 202:
Exit at Country Club and head south.
Turn left (east) on McKellips.
Turn left (north) at the light on Horne.
Turn right (east) on Sorenson.
916 is located on the north side of the road.
Enter on the FIRST dirt driveway on the west side of the property and park facing the horse trailers on the right.
From the East US 60:
Exit at Stapley and head north.
Turn left (west) on McKellips.
Turn right (north) at the light on Horne.
Turn right (east) on Sorenson.
916 is located on the north side of the road.
Enter on the FIRST dirt driveway on the west side of the property and park facing the horse trailers on the right.
-What
disciplines do you teach?
Our areas of
expertise include Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Equitation,
Arabian/HA Sport Horse, Recreational Horsemanship and introductory
Dressage. Although we focus primarily on Arabians and Half-arabians,
our program is open to all breeds.
-What equipment
will I need for lessons?
You will need a water
bottle, jeans or breeches, boots with a heel and minimal tread, and an
ASTM-SEI approved equestrian helmet. Bike helmets are prohibited. School
helmets are provided although most students choose to purchase their
own. See www.statelinetack.com for affordable schooling helmets.
-What are your
hours?
We try our best to be
flexible, so please call and we will find a time that works for you.
Please realize that after school hours and Saturdays can be very busy,
so spaces may be limited. We do have a lighted arena, so it is possible
to schedule night lessons.
-Is there an
age limit for students?
We teach students
ages 5 through adult.
-Are lessons
private or in a group?
In order to progress
safely in a timely fashion, all new students will be placed in private
lessons. When the student is confident and controlled enough, he or she
may join a group with students of similar age and ability. Groups will
be no larger than 4 students unless there is more than one instructor
present. It is recommended that show students ride in group lessons to
gain confidence, independence and skill in managing arena traffic.
-If I cancel a
lesson, will I still be charged?
We request the
consideration of a 24 hour notice if you must cancel your lesson. If
you give less than 24 hours notice, we must charge half of the lesson
cost, and if you give no notice you will be charged full price. We will
do our best to reschedule a make up lesson when you cancel to avoid
these charges. The phone number for cancellations and rescheduling is
(480)343-6999.
-What if the
weather is bad?
Unless you receive a
call, your lesson will not be cancelled. We have the facilities to
teach ground as well as mounted lessons, and we encourage students to
understand that there is more to horsemanship than simply riding.
Ground lessons will also occasionally be integrated into the lesson
program even without foul weather if the instructor deems necessary, and
cover everything from equine management skills to show grooming to basic
veterinary care. It should also be noted that the first lesson for new
students is always a ground lesson so that they learn to tack up as
independently as possible and gain confidence around the horses.
- What forms of
payment do you accept?
We accept cash or
check. You may pay by the lesson or prepay for a block of lessons, but
please remember that if you are not up to date on payments we cannot
schedule any more lessons until the balance is paid in full. Checks can
be made payable to Kelli Metcalf.
-Can I join the
show team?
Shamrock Horsemanship
is for both recreational and competitive students. If you are
interested in showing, talk to your instructor and she will help you
decide if showing is for you. We compete at local schooling shows as
well as A-rated shows. These include the East Valley Arabian Horse
Association Mini Circuit Open* Shows, The Valley of the Sun Arabian
Horse Association Open* Schooling Shows, The AZ Pinto Horse Association
Open* Schooling Shows, The Flagstaff Beat the Heat Arabian Show, the
Saguaro Classic Arabian Show, and others. Please see the Rates page for
show fees.
*Open means that
these are all-breed shows.
-What will I
need if I want to show?
If you are showing
hunter, you must have breeches, a show shirt, a hunt coat, a hair net,
gloves and a velvet helmet or helmet cover. Field boots are highly
recommended and required for rated shows.
If you are showing
western, you will need show pants, a slinky and vest or a show shirt,
belt, gloves, a western hat or velvet helmet cover, a hair net and
western boots. Chaps are highly recommended and required for rated
shows. You will also need a saddle blanket to match your ensemble.
If you are showing
sport horse in hand, you must have khaki pants, a white polo shirt,
boots, gloves and a whip.
If you are
showing sport horse under saddle you may have the hunter attire listed
above OR a dressage coat, white breeches, show shirt, stock tie, velvet
helmet, hair net, dressage boots and gloves. Do not purchase dressage
attire unless you will be showing in dressage tack.
*Note: Although
school tack is available for use, if you intend on competing regularly
we recommend looking into purchasing your own show tack. See
State
Line Tack for information and affordable equipment and show
clothing.
-Can I show a
school horse?
School horses are
available for students to show, but please keep in mind that you may not
be able to compete at every show if you are using a school horse as
everyone deserves to get a chance to get out in the ring when they are
ready, and our horses can only do so much. If you are planning on
competing frequently and at higher levels, we can help you find a horse
to lease or purchase.
-I think I am
ready to purchase a horse. Can you help me?
For an industry
standard 10% commission, Shamrock Horsemanship can help you find the
right horse to suit your needs.
-Can I use your
trailer?
Our 2 horse, straight
load, bumper hitch trailer is available for rent. Rates vary, so please
call for more info. If we trailer your horse (or our horse that you are
showing) to any local shows, the round trip fee is $30.
-I would like
to place my horse in training with Shamrock Horsemanship. What does this
entail?
Shamrock Horsemanship
will customize a month by month training program to suit both you and
your horse's needs. Whether you choose a package of training sessions
together with riding lessons for you, or solely training sessions for
your horse, we can help. Our training options cover everything from
light schooling/exercise sessions with your equine companion to
preparation for A class competition for your show horse in all of the
disciplines listed above. Please call for more details on starting your
horse on the road to success with Shamrock Horsemanship. Remember that
mobile training is available for your horse at your facility if you are
not a boarder at Rogers Ranch.
Links:
Performance Farrier
East Valley Arabian Horse Association
AZPtHA Schooling Shows
American Riding Instructors' Association
Equinox School of Riding
American Paint Horse Association
Arabian Horse Association
Saguaro Classic Horse Show
Certified Horsemanship Association
United States Equestrian Federation
State Line Tack
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