Safety Horse Riding Information:
Horseback riding is a very physical outdoor recreational activity. For student safety and the safety of others, participants must meet certain physical requirements to attend camp at M&M Ranch. Our lesson program is designed for our students to ride in groups.
- Students must be in good physical shape and not have any conditions that may affect their ability to participate in all camp activities. These include but are not limited to items such as arthritis, excessive weight, back or neck pain, decreased motor skills or other physical issues that may contribute to difficulty balancing, staying seated, holding the reins or controlling a horse.
- Students must be able to mount and dismount a horse without assistance (Instructors will help younger students). Students must be able to meet the rigors of riding, including dismounting the horse without stirrups.
- Students must have the ability to independently remain seated and balanced on a horse in motion while simultaneously directing a horse's travel and speed for at least 1-2 hours.
- Students must be able to withstand summer exposure to the outdoors, including hot, cold and or wet weather for a period of at least 2 hours.
For the safety of all Students, we do not offer services for special needs riders. We recommend that you visit R.O.C.K. - Ride On Center for Kids which specializes in special needs riders. We are not set up to have one on one instruction with riders who have special physical or emotional limitations.
