7th Heaven Farm "Where Magnificent Horses & Superb Riders are the Rule, Not the Exception" Our riding program is managed by Nicole Carswell, a TWHBEA Certified Riding Instructor and Trail Riding Instructor. No matter your skill or choice of discipline, we have a riding lesson to fit your needs. We have put this program together specializing in Tennessee Walking Horses therefore, we teach the walking seat, which is essential in showing, trail riding and basic collection and control of a gaited horse. We also provide lessons in western tack and disciplines. Building confidence, safety, and having fun while learning the skills needed for proper equitation is of high importance.        LESSONS PROVIDED "Complete Experience" Riding Lesson: Includes 15 minutes tacking and grooming at the beginning of session, followed by riding for 30 minutes, then finishing with un-tacking and grooming.                    Total time= 1 hour               Cost= $ 40.00 "Ride Hard" Riding Lesson: Does not include tacking / un-tacking or grooming. Disadvantage, lack of experience with all the equipment and establishing a relationship with the horse. Advantage, convenience and lower cost.                    Total time= 30 minutes        Cost= $ 30.00 "Tough Rider" Riding Lesson: Designed for training both horse and rider. All saddle time designed to build basic skill development and a strength training workout.                    Total time= 1 hour               Cost= $ 50.00 Showmanship and Halter Lesson: Includes basic techniques and showing tips.                    Total time= 30 minutes        Cost= $ 25.00 Ground Skills Lesson: Basic round pen skills and ground handling techniques.                    Total time= 1 hour              Cost= $ 40.00 Show Ring Grooming & Preparation Lesson: Includes tail set and brace, braiding and clipping.                    Total time= 1 hour              Cost= $ 40.00 Specialized Lesson: Example - Plantation or Performance horse showring techniques, Competitive Equitation, versatility event training, or bring your own horse for training tips and skill building.                    Total saddle time= 1 hour     Cost = $ 60.00 Pre-school Lesson: Ages 4-6. Only the instructor may decide if this lesson is optional.                    Total time= 20 minutes        Cost= $ 20.00 Available Lesson Packages: Complete Rider Experience Package of 4 lessons = $145.00 Ride Hard Package of 4 lessons = $110.00 Tough Rider Package of 4 lessons = $180.00 Ground Handling Skills Package of 4 lessons = $150.00 N O T  E During any riding lesson an instructor may apply lunging the horse with the rider mounted to help a rider develop a free and independent seat as well as achieve better balance. Payment is due at the start of each lesson unless you have prepaid. Cash preferred, checks are accepted. There will be a $ 25.00 fee for any / all returned checks. REQUIRED ATTIRE Riders are required to wear long jeans or jodhpur pants. Boots with heel(molded western boot heels are discouraged). Gloves are optional. Helmets are mandatory (ASTM-SEI) approved. You may purchase your own helmet at any Tractor Supply, PetSmart at Hamburg Place in Lexington, through equine catalogs / websites for State Line Tack, Bedford Tack, World Champion Horse Equipment, National Bridle Shop or www.GaitingSolutions.com. The Art of horsemanship is keeping the horse between you and the ground. -- Robbie Gaskins To schedule an appointment contact: Nicole Carswell at 606-776-9775 or email seventhheavenfarm@hotmail.com. Scheduling is done on a first come first serve basis. Customers are expected to give notice of cancellation before the scheduled lesson time. Equitation properly used is a learning process. Equitation is not an end in itself but a means to an end. A Good rider is able to make instant corrections in their horses performance, - but a GREAT RIDER controls everything the horse does and anticipates and avoids mistakes. -- Helen K. Crabtree ACADEMY CLASS PROGRAM Guidelines - The purpose of the Academy classes is to create an enjoyable and affordable division for the beginning rider. Definition - any class or classes in a show in which one or more stables participate with their students competing at the same level of experience. Academy Information Booklet REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Helmet Riding boots Vest Pants Long sleeve button up shirt HORSE ELIGIBILITY All horses must be registered Tennessee Walking Horses. The horse must earn his living as a school horse. The horse must be a gelding or mare. Absolutely no stallions! The horse may be owned or leased by a rider as long as the above criteria is met. School horses may enter Amateur and/or Professional classes, however, these horses must be regularly used as Academy mounts. The horse must be neatly presented with a clean coat and clipped bridle path, face, ears, and legs. No ring shanks or shanks longer that 9.5" may be used. NHSC rules prevail.                           RIDER ELIGIBILITY AND ATTIRE A rider is no longer eligible for Academy competition if he/she has shown in a riding suit in any affiliated horse show class, with the exception of the Country Pleasure class or 4-H. Long sleeved shirts with a tie and vest are required. Jodhpurs in good condition (No tears, holes or stains). Tie downs are mandatory. Footwear - Paddock or Jodhpur boots. Safety helmets are mandatory. Riding suits are PROHIBITED. Hair must be neatly pulled back in a bun, braid, or styled above the collar. Gloves are optional. Whips and show spurs are permitted. No barn logos or identifying marks of any kind on any student or horse. No communication devices may be used.       ACADEMY DIVISION Performance / Pleasure Classes: To be judged on showmanship, ring generalship, and presentation of the horse to its best ability. Equitation: To be judged on the basic seat, hands, and form along with effective control of the horse. For more information, please visit our Training page. Nicole Carswell Riding Instruction Services 2010 Clinics and Shows July 23-24 — World Versatility Show, Murfreesboro, TN. July 25-31 — International Flat Shod Show, Murfreesboro, TN. Aug 25-Sept 4 — TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE NATIONAL                          CELEBRATION,  Shelbyville, TN. October 8-9 — Morehead State University Fall Show, Morehead, KY.                                    7HF clients and students will attend. October 16 — OVWHA Academy Show, Shelbyville, KY.                                     7HF Academy Students will attend. October 20-24 — EUROPEAN RETREAT, JOSEFS WALKAWAY FARM                               Wemding, Germany (North of Munich) Come join Nicole for a week of quality Tennessee Walking Horses in a beautiful European setting. For more information, contact Nicole (Nicole@gaitingsolutions.net) or Denise Bader Keyser (denisebader@twhb.de) for more info. November 6 — Richmond Kentucky Horse Show Check out www.GaitingSolutions.com by Nicole Carswell The Educational Resource for Gaited Riders of all Breeds Disigned with the Horse in Mind To schedule lessons or a clinic for individual or small groups, contact Nicole Carswell at seventhheavenfarm@hotmail.com or call (606)776-9775. Call us today and let us know what we can do for you. BACK to TOP Copyright © 2007-2010 7th Heaven Farm. All rights reserved.