2016 Winter Riding Program
LESSONS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
January 5 – January 21
Three-Week Session
Schedule 2016
Time/ Day
Tuesday
3:00-4:00 PM
4:00-5:00 PM
5:00-6:00 PM
Dressage
Intermediate
Advanced
Wednesday
Advanced
Beginner
Dressage
Western
Thursday
Advanced
Intermediate
Dressage
Rates:
Three lessons a week = $315, Two lessons a week = $210, or one lesson a week =
$105
 Riders must sign up for all 3 weeks (we do not offer riding for just one week).
 Each lesson lasts one hour. Riders should report to lesson 30 minutes prior to
start of each lesson indicated.
 Six to eight riders per lesson.
Instructor: All lessons are under the supervision of Alena Meacham, Director of
UConn’s Horse Riding Programs. Alena is a member of the UConn faculty with a BS
in Equine Business Management from Johnson and Wales University. She teaches
UConn’s Horse Practicum riding lessons to students each semester and coaches the
Equestrian Hunt Seat, Western, and Dressage Teams to compete in intercollegiate
competitions.
Facilities: Lessons will be held in UConn’s Horsebarn Hill Arena located on
Horsebarn Hill Road, Storrs, CT. The arena measures 100’ X 200’ with a rubber
footing mix, heated lobby, and a viewing area. All horses come equipped with their
own tack equipment.
Weather Cancellations: In case of a snow cancellation, the lesson will be rescheduled
for the week following the session. Riders will be notified by e-mail or via phone.
No refunds will be given.
Requirements: Riders will be required to wear long pants and hard-soled shoes with
heels. NO SNEAKERS!!! All riders will be required to wear a hard hunt cap (which
will be supplied). Riders must be able to independently tack and mount their horse.
Lessons are available from Advanced Beginner through Advanced levels. Riders
must be 12 years of age or older.
Enrollment: Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the
Registration Application and sign the required Release Form and send both forms
with a check for the full amount of lesson(s) to: University of Connecticut,
Department of Animal Science, 3636 Horsebarn Rd. Ext., Unit-4040, Storrs, CT
06269-4040. Make checks payable to: The University of Connecticut.
Procedure: All riders should report to UConn Horse Barn 30 minutes early to tack up
and to start the lesson on time. Horses will be assigned to riders. Following each
lesson, riders must cool out horses, untack, and clean all equipment used (this will
take approx. 30 minutes). All riders must return the signed release form prior to the
first class (a guardian or parent must sign if person is under 18 years of age). Please
call (860) 377-3779 if you are unable to attend your lesson or if you need further
information. Make up lessons due to weather cancelations are at the discretion of the
instructor and determined by time availability. Riders who cancel a lesson will need a
legitimate excuse to participate in a make-up lesson. Alena Meacham can be
contacted at alena.meacham@uconn.edu.
Level Description:
Advanced Beginner- Riders must be able to walk and post the trot. Riders will
work on learning diagonals and jumping position.
Dressage LL- Riders must be able to walk, trot, and canter on any horse, and
ride with others in a group. Students will work on suppleness, balance of the
horse, and improving the horse’s gaits through lateral work.
Intermediate- Riders must walk and trot in a group. Riders will work on the
canter, cavaletti exercises, and small jumps.
Western - Riders must walk, jog, and lope in a group on intermediate level
horse. Students will work on their equitation and suppleness of the horse as
well as patterns.
Advanced- Riders must walk, trot and canter with or without stirrups on any
horse. They must be able to ride the horse on the bit and jump a 2’6” course of
fences. Students will work on advanced flat and jumping exercises, course
work, and developing their abilities to ride and train horses.
The University of Connecticut
College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Department of Animal Science
2016 Winter Riding Program Registration Form
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cases this is Windham Hospital in Willimantic, CT. If it is possible to transport you to another
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / CONSENT FORM
HORSE RIDING PARTICIPANTS
The Department of Animal Science offers horseback riding programs for those interested in Trail
riding, Hunt Seat, Western, Dressage, Interscholastic Equestrian Team (IEA) based at UConn or
Polo lessons, Drill Team, and related workshops and clinics. Programs of this sort involve risk of
personal injury, including, but not limited to, bruises, broken bones, head injuries and death. All
normal safety precautions are taken to protect our participants, but occasionally accidents do
happen. Horses may, without warning or apparent cause, buck, rear, stumble, fall, spook or make
unanticipated movements, jump obstacles in their path, bite, kick, step on a person’s foot, or push
or shove a person, and saddles or bridles may loosen or break, all of which may result in injury. We
further note that if you are pregnant or immunocompromised you may be at a greater risk of injury
and/or of contracting possible zoonotic agents due to your close proximity to animals and should
consult your health care provider before undertaking equestrian activities.
The University does not provide insurance to program participants. We strongly suggest that if you
are interested in these programs, you should be covered under your own private insurance plan.
RIDER’S LAST NAME: Click here to enter text.
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Please Check Off the Program You Are Enrolled In:
☐ ANSC/SAAS Riding Course: ________________
☐ Polo
☐ Clinic Title: __________________________
☐ Trail
☐ Dressage
☐ Western
☐ Drill
☐ Hunt Seat
☐ Workshop Title: ______________________
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Also please list any pre-existing medical condition you may have.
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For riders under 18 years of age:
I give my consent for Click here to enter text., my (son) (daughter) (ward) (“RIDER”), to
participate in the above mentioned riding programs and/or workshop. I have read the
information provided above, understand that equestrian activities carry inherent risks, and
understand that pursuant to Section 52-557p of the Connecticut General Statutes, persons
engaged in recreational equestrian activities assume the risk and legal responsibility for
injuries to their persons or property arising out of the hazards inherent in such activities. I
acknowledge and understand that if my (son) (daughter) or (ward) is a member of the
IEA team, members may be transported to and from events in vehicles owned and
operated by the University of Connecticut. I acknowledge that there are specific risks of
injury to person and/or property that are associated with such transportation, and hereby
agree to hold the University harmless from any liability arising out of the acts or
omissions of participant during any such trip, subject to any limitations or restrictions
against such indemnification that are imposed by law.
I further attest that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully authorized and
competent to sign this acknowledgment and permission on behalf of the above-named
RIDER.
DATE: Click here to enter text.
NAME (print): Click here to enter text.
SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________
OR
For riders 18 years of age or older:
I have read the information provided above, understand that equestrian activities carry
inherent risks, and understand that pursuant to Section 52-557p of the General Statutes,
persons engaged in recreational equestrian activities assume the risk and legal
responsibility for injuries to their persons or property arising out of the hazards inherent
in such activities. I acknowledge and understand if I am a member of the IEA team, I
may be transported to and from events in vehicles owned and operated by the University
of Connecticut. I acknowledge that there are specific risks of injury to person and/or
property that are associated with such transportation, and hereby agree to hold the
University harmless from any liability arising out of the acts or omissions of participant
during any such trip, subject to any limitations or restrictions against such
indemnification that are imposed by law.
I attest that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent to sign this
acknowledgement.
DATE: Click here to enter text.
NAME (print): Click here to enter text.
SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________