Disciplines

There’s a discipline for every person’s taste and ability!

Whether you want to ride or drive a horse (or do both), there is a division to suit everyone’s abilities and interests.

The versatile seat… Basic Balance Seat. All new students start from the very basics of classical training and equitation, and then can choose from the many disciplines that BHEC offers below.

Driving

This is a wonderful activity for those who are not physically or mentally up to climbing aboard a horse, but want the personal excitement of partnering for fun and activities with horses. Experienced horsemen utilize driving as a critical component of the development and conditioning of their horses and it is generally considered a precursor to training a horse to ride.

Whether you’re the competitive type, or just want to buzz around a field behind a horse enjoying the great outdoors, there’s nothing like feeling real horsepower at the end of your lines! Our driving lessons horses are safe, smart, and the perfect equines to introduce you to this fun sport in the world of horses.

Saddle Seat

Bobbin Hollow offers expert training for all divisions in the Saddlebred, Morgan and Hackney Pony breeds. Saddle Seat is the primary style of the animated disciplines, emphasizing the peacock-proud, upheaded show horse breeds.

Hunt Seat

Hunter Seat refers to a style of forward seat riding originating in Europe and the seat most prevalent around the globe, and along with Dressage, it is one of the two classical forms of English riding. The Hunter seat is based on the tradition of fox hunting. Hunter seat competition in North America includes both flat and over fences for show hunters. This popular discipline is found in all breeds.

Western

Western riding is a style of horseback riding which evolved from the ranching and warfare traditions brought to the Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors, and both equipment and riding style evolved to meet the working needs of the cowboy in the American West. This riding style emphasizes a deep, secure seat, and training methods encourage a horse to be responsive on very light rein contact. It is the most popular choice for general riding in the backyard or out on the trails, but is also beautiful when presented in a show ring.

Ready to make an appointment for your first lesson? Visit our RIDING LESSONS page!