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Training

MAY SPECIAL
We have a special training rate for new training horses in May.
Full Training: $1000.00
Half Training: $700.00
This is slightly more than 20% off the normal training rate.
Offer good for the month of May 2008 only, but can be applicable for the first 30 days of training, regardless of when in May that 30 days begins.

TRAINING

Classical Dressage Training preserves the horse's soundness and happiness, all the while developing the horse systematically according to time-honored and tested principles based on biomechanics and psychology of the horse. We do not discriminate horses based on breed or sex, provided their movement and gaits are suitable for dressage, and their temperament is willing, generous, and suitable for the Ritter Dressage Classical Program. We reserve the right to refuse to accept into training horses which we feel will be unsuitable in our program and/or may be an unsuitable match for us, individually.

All new horses are accepted on a "trial basis" during which time we will determine whether or not the horse will work out in our program. This saves both us, and you, time and money. Not all horses work well with all people, and it is important to us that the horses in our care are happy, therefore we reserve the right to send horses home after this trial period, for any reason.

2007 Normal Training Fees with Board:
  • Full Training - $1300.00 month:
    $1000/mo Training includes approximately 5 training sessions per week
    $300/month Board
  • Half Training - $900.00/month:
    $600/mo Training includes approximately 3 training sessions per week
    $300/month Board

    Includes:
    TRAINING: Fully-customized training program based on the needs of the individual horse. Assessments are made periodically to determine the progress and success of each horse's training. Duration and frequency may differ based on the needs of each horse. Could consist of longeing, work-in-hand, long-reining, etc.

  • Showing, when appropriate. No additional fee for showing, however owner pays horse's show expenses and a portion of trainer's expenses.
  • Coaching at shows, schedule permitting.
  • No fee for transportation to local shows. Non-local shows are pro-rated depending upon number of horses going to the show.
  • Promotional photos and video, when appropriate.
  • Inclusion with full credit in performances, competitions, and exhibitions, when appropriate.

    FULL-SERVICE BOARDING:

  • Stall cleaning performed daily.
  • Hay is fed twice daily.
  • Fully-customized feeding program includes choice of Beet Pulp, Rice Bran, Whole Oats, Cob, Equine Senior, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, and Alfalfa Pellets.
  • Supplements: We provide "Northwest Supplement" vitamin/mineral supplement. Additional owner-provided supplements are fed at no extra charge.
  • Turnout in groups or individually, when appropriate. In pasture, paddocks, roundpen, or in indoor arena. No turnout outside during winter months due to ice/snow and risk of injury to horse.
  • Blanketting, Unblanketting, and all weather-dependent blanket changes.
  • Holding for Vet, Farrier, Chiropractor, Dentist, etc.

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    ClassicalDressage.com is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the art of Classical Dressage.
    Contact Us: Cell Phone: 360.631.1101
    Barn Address: c/o White Horse Vale Lipizzans - 2109 N. Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Mailing Address: Ritter Dressage: 2112 N. Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620
    Email Us... Shana Ritter at levade@classicaldressage.com or Thomas Ritter at thomas@classicaldressage.com
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