Our Classes

The Rodico School of Foundation Horsemanship, Trails & Packing classes are designed for riders and horses of all levels who want to have the skillsets, confidence and trusting partnership to be safe and have fun exploring and experiencing the amazing sights and adventures that can only be had on the back of your horse!

Our Classes

The Rodico School of Foundation Horsemanship, Trails & Packing classes are designed for riders and horses of all levels who want to have the skillsets, confidence and trusting partnership to be safe and have fun exploring and experiencing the amazing sights and adventures that can only be had on the back of your horse!

Trail Skills & Obstacles Class

This course is loaded with must-know information for all horsemen and horsewomen who want to gain the confidence to safely and effectively navigate an obstacle course, trail challenges and learn the techniques used for packing from a seasoned professional!

Throughout this 3-day course, you'll learn the key ingredients to developing a solid foundation built on clear communication, trust, skills, and confidence with your horse.

The skillsets gained in this course will not only help you and your horse going down the trail and working over obstacles but also when working a job, in your day-to-day handing and interactions, and more.

Trail Skills & Obstacles Class

This course is loaded with must-know information for all horsemen and horsewomen! Throughout this 2-day course, you'll learn the key ingredients to developing a solid foundation built on clear communication, trust, skills, and confidence with your horse. The skillsets gained in this course will not only help you and your horse going down the trail and working over obstacles but also when working a job, in your day-to-day handing and interactions, and more.

Equine first aid

Everyone needs to know how to care for their horse when injuries happen. This 1-day hands-on course gives you the knowledge and confidence to safely give the best care to your horse while in the back country or at home until help arrives is the basic class. Life threatening situations are covered in an advanced class also available..

Equine First Aid

Everyone needs to know how to care for their horse when injuries happen. This 1-day hands-on course gives you the knowledge and confidence to safely give the best care to your horse while in the back country or at home until help arrives.

Believers Trail Challenge

Deepen your relationship with God in this empowering 3-day class built around devotionals, testimony and studying the similarities between our Walk with Christ and our life with the horse.

You and your horse will be challenged in a safe environment to build confidence and trust with one another over obstacles and learn practical horsemanship lessons that stretch far beyond the saddle.

Believers Trail Challenge

Deepen your relationship with God in this 2-day class built around devotionals, testimony and studying the similarities between our Walk with Christ and our life with the horse.

Ultimate Packing Course

This 9-day class is for the horseman or woman who want the full experience!

Starting with the 2-day Trail Skills & Obstacles Class to set the foundation for you and your horse where you'll learn the must-know skills on the ground and under saddle for preparing yourself and your horse to stay safe on the trail - from navigating the terrain to how to choose a safe camping location.

Then, you'll then learn the vital medical information in the 1-day Equine First Aid Class followed by 2 days of learning the fine art of packing. From selecting the right type of packs to making loads to preparing your horses. Then a 4-day 3-night pack trip where you put all your skills to the test with your own seasoned Packer and Guide riding alongside you to help ensure the safest experience possible for you and your horse.

Ultimate Packing Course

This 9-day class is for the horseman or woman who wants it all - starting with the 2-day Trail Skills & Obstacles Class to set the foundation for you and your horse where you'll learn the skills for under saddle and on the ground from navigating the terrain to how to choose a safe camping location. You'll then learn the must-know information in the 1-day Equine First Aid Class followed by a 4-day 3-night pack trip (depending on area and season) where you put all your skills to the test. Having your own seasoned packer and guide to help ensure the safest experience possible.

Community Rides

Community Rides are available each month for all previous students to enjoy a fun day ride together building community and enjoying the gift of the horse.

Community Rides

Community Rides are available each month for all previous students to enjoy a fun day ride together building community and enjoying the gift of the horse.

Empowering you and your horse with the skillsets & partnership to be safe, prepared, confident and have fun down the trail

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