Our Curriculum
A structured, progressive path from first-time rider to confident equestrian. Every level builds on the last — no shortcuts, no rushing.
We Teach Riders to Think Like Horsemen
At Hussar Stables, we believe riding is a conversation between horse and rider. Our curriculum is designed to develop that conversation — starting with safety and basic communication, progressing toward refinement and true partnership.
We draw from Working Equitation, classical dressage, and Alta Escuela traditions. These disciplines share a common thread: respect for the horse, patience in training, and the pursuit of lightness and harmony.
Four Levels, One Journey
Each level is assessed through a formal exam. You move up when you're ready — not before.
Foundation
Intro to horses and basic riding
- Horse safety and barn etiquette
- Haltering, leading, and tying
- Grooming and basic horse care
- Tacking up and untacking
- Mounting and dismounting safely
- Walk and halt on the flat
- Basic steering and position
Development
Building balance and communication
- Trot and transitions
- Rising trot and sitting trot
- Circles, serpentines, and figures
- Introduction to contact and rein aids
- Basic lateral work (leg yield)
- Lunging basics
- Introduction to Working Equitation obstacles
Refinement
Developing feel and collection
- Canter and canter transitions
- Shoulder-in and travers
- Half-pass introduction
- Working Equitation obstacle course
- Introduction to collection
- Riding without stirrups
- Introduction to jumping (optional)
Mastery
Advanced horsemanship and competition readiness
- Advanced collection and extension
- Flying changes
- Pirouettes and piaffe introduction
- Full Working Equitation course
- Cattle work (garrocha)
- Alta Escuela movements
- Competition preparation
Our Disciplines
Working Equitation
A discipline that tests horse and rider across four phases: dressage, ease of handling (obstacles), speed trial, and cattle work. It rewards harmony, precision, and partnership.
Classical Dressage
The foundation of all riding. Classical dressage develops balance, suppleness, and communication between horse and rider. Every rider at Hussar Stables learns dressage principles from day one.
Alta Escuela
The highest form of classical horsemanship, rooted in the Spanish and Portuguese traditions. Alta Escuela movements include the levade, courbette, and capriole — the pinnacle of horse training.
Ready to Start Level 1?
Every journey starts with an Intro Lesson. Come meet us, meet our horses, and take your first step.
Book Intro Lesson