Riding Lessons

The equestrian program at Sweet Briar College consists of several levels of education in hunter/jumper/equitation, training and schooling young horses, and hunter-oriented cross country. Students have the option to pursue an Equine Studies Certificate with a concentration in teaching and schooling or management in addition to their major. The Frankfurt School of Critical Theory Overview. This first lecture on social theories of art and artistic production examines the Frankfurt School. The theoretical writings of Theodor Adorno and Walter Benjamin are explored in historical and political contexts, including Marxism, socialist realism, and late capitalism.

Summer Camp 2020 is On! Get Details on the Summer Camp Page. Horseback riding instruction at The Mulford Riding School emphasizes balance, seat, and legs to communicate with the horse – no yanking the reins or kicking! Trains legs to be in proper position Maintains proper body position Correctly use leg signals Does not rely on stirrups for balance Balance is key to riding – it is a foundation on which our riding programs are based. When a student has proper balance, he or she is then free to use various methods to signal the horse, while remaining safely in control. To build comfort level while on a horse, students perform a variety of balance exercise during each class. Here we see…