WICHITA RIDING ACADEMY

___________________________________________________________1 0727 E 39th St S Derby, KS 67037 316-651-0876 phone 316-651-0791 faxARIA Certified, Level III_________________________________________________________ __SUMMER SESSIONS Class size is limited, so please enroll early Full payment is required to hold a place for your rider Riders must wear long pants, boots with a smooth sole and a minimum of 2" heel Hard hats are provided, some boots are available Vending machines are available Full day sessions tudents must bring their own lunch We recommend you bring water and sun block We will ride outside; however, we have an indoor arena in case of inclement weather We require a signed release form (you can download one from this website) If you are interested in a session that is full, please call to be placed on our waiting list-------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ FUN SESSIONS For ages 4-7. These fun sessions will have two activities each day: Riding and a hands-on educational or craft session. Students may ride English or Western. Fun sessions are geared toward the younger age group and beginning skills. May 26-30 June 2-6 9 a.m.- noon 9 a.m.- noon $150 $150-------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ FUN SESSIONS For ages 8 & up. This is a beginning session for kids with limited to no horse experience. Kids will be learning to groom and saddle their horses and they will ride a minimum of one hour each day. They will have a hands-on session each day. Students may ride English or Western. Every week has different activities. June 9-13 July 7-11 August 4-8 9 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-noon $150 $150 $150-------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ RIDING & BARN LIFE For ages 8 & up. This session's students will be riding each day. Students will do hands-on care of the horses: grooming, saddling, longeing, feeding and care of the equine environment. This session is great for first-time riders or riders with limited skills or who only ride a few times a year. Students ride a minimum of one hour each day. June 16-20 July 14-18 July 28-August 1 9 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-noon $150 $150 $150-------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ HORSEMANSHIP For ages 10 & up. For students with some horse experience. Students ride a minimum of one hour each day, assist in caring for the horses and their environment. This session will challenge, improve and enhance your rider's skills. If kids want to brush up on their skills prior to this session, we recommend they attend the work-ride study groups. June 23-27 July 21-25 *August 11-15 9 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-noon $150 $150 $150 * August 11-15 session for 13 year olds & older only-------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ RULES AND REGULATIONSPlease note space is limited and only reserved with payment This is an outdoor activity Riding is done outside in the sun Kids should come with a bottle of water, sun block, dressed for the weather that day Indoor arena will be used during inclement weather Candy and soda machines are available for 50¢ and 60¢ A completed release form is required to participate We provide ASTM/SEI hard hats Students will not be allowed to ride in bicycle helmets or any other unapproved helmets Students not wishing to wear community helmets should purchase an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. These can be purchased at Tractor Supply Company. Boots with a minimum of 2" heel and a thin, smooth sole are required to ride. NO HIKING, SNOW, RAIN, FASHION-TYPE boots are allowed. This is for your child's safety. Long pants reaching the child's ankles are required We recommend shirts with sleeves Parents and siblings are welcome to stay and watch. They will not be allowed to interact with the horses unless enrolled in a session. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early each day Students picked up an hour or more late will be charged REFUND POLICY: Students canceling from sessions that have been filled will only be issued a 50% refund. Fees can be transferred to other classes or lessons at WRA.________________________________________________________ ___We have been making several improvements to the facility. The signs at the front entrance have been upgraded, four new dry lots have been added. There are fresh coats of paint on all the outside arenas and round pens, as well as the front gates and fence, and all doorways to the barn. We are still currently painting the outside tack buildings and the older dry lots. All of our older riding helmets have been replaced and we are continually trying to upgrade our lesson tack. New additons:A new large turnout pen next to the pasture. Customers can now turn out and supervise their horse in a larger grazing area. A new shavings storage bin is being built. A new storage area is located just inside the pasture gate. All storage bins and fuel tanks have been moved away from the new dry lots. We are a work in progress, so stay tuned as we strive to continually make improvements to make WRA the best horse facility in Sedgwick county!_____________________________________________________ ______We're teaching Wichita to ride! Even younger children, from age 4 will enjoy lessons in horsemanship at all levels with opportunities to learn responsibilities of caring for a horse and equipment, as well as stall and pasture life. Ride either English or Western, outdoors or in our indoor arena. Choose private or group instructions, camps, or clinics.Our instructors are selected for their experience in horsemanship and abilities to properly instruct students. Owner Cheryl Manahan attended William Woods University Equestrian Science program. She has managed Wichita Riding Academy since it was founded in 1984. Cheryl has instructed & trained many state and national champion riders and horses._____________________________________________________ ______
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____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________Wh at's New at WRA DEDICATIONIt’s about making decisions, following through, and always meaning AND doing what you say. When you make a commitment, you must follow through, as that shows TRUE DEDICATION.BE IT, SAY IT, DO IT, BE DEDICATED!Cheryl said she’d shave her head if she had students qualify in the Medals class at the Morgan Nationals. She got her wish (and so did the students)! Be careful what you wish for! posted 9.5.07 We have been making several improvements to the facility. The signs at the front entrance have been upgraded, four new dry lots have been added. There are fresh coats of paint on all the outside arenas and round pens, as well as the front gates and fence, and all doorways to the barn. We are still currently painting the outside tack buildings and the older dry lots. All of our older riding helmets have been replaced and we are continually trying to upgrade our lesson tack. New additons:A new large turnout pen next to the pasture. Customers can now turn out and supervise their horse in a larger grazing area. A new shavings storage bin is being built. A new storage area is located just inside the pasture gate. All storage bins and fuel tanks have been moved away from the new dry lots. We are a work in progress, so stay tuned as we strive to continually make improvements to make WRA the best horse facility in Sedgwick county!_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _____WORK-RIDE SESSIONS Beginning May 212007 Work-Ride Program For kids ages 10 & up who wish they lived in a barn This program is not for everyone. To assist you in determining if this program is right for you, we recommend all interested students to enroll in the Work-Ride Learning Session. The Work-Ride Training Sesssion is REQUIRED to enroll in Work-Ride. Our goal is to help your child grow and foster their love of horses over the summer. What is Work-Ride? Work-Ride session is an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills with horses, allowing them to use what they have learned assisting others and expanding their horse knowledge.__________________________________________________ _________Work-Ride gives students a structured program to follow while assisting with activities at WRA. It teaches job skills for the future, a sense of responsibility and builds self-confidence.Students must have the skills to groom, tack english and western, halter, lead, safely tie horses and know the barn rules and safety. ___________________________________________________________T o participate, all students are required to attend and pass testing prior to registering. BENEFITS OF WORK RIDEParticipating in something they LOVE Teaches responsibility Builds self-confidence & self-esteem Ability to apply their knowledge Helps others learn about horses Teaches basic job skills An opportunity to ride and work with horses each day. A fun, wholesome activity NEW!! Work toward differeant awards and badges offered by breed associations--ASIYP-Saddle Time with ASHA, Pathways and Horsemastership with AMHA. Enrollment & membership fees with associations are the responsibility of the student. Students arrive around 8:00 a.m. and assist instructors until 12:30 p.m. Lunch break is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Riding is from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Then assist instructor until departure. COST: $75 per weekTHIS IS NOT A PLAY DAY-- IT IS WORK SESSION DATES MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST 21-25 4-8 9-13 6-10 28-June 1 11-15 16-20 13-17 18-22 23-27 20-24 25-29 30-Aug 3 Students are required to wear long pants and boots. Hard hats are provided____________________________________________________ _______ ___________________________________________________________S UMMER SESSIONS Class size is limited, so please enroll early Full payment is required to hold a place for your rider Riders must wear long pants, boots with a smooth sole and a minimum of 2" heel Hard hats are provided, some boots are available Vending machines are available We recommend you bring water and sun block We will ride outside; however, we have an indoor arena in case of inclement weather We require a signed release form (you can download one from this website) If you are interested in a session that is full, please call to be placed on our waiting list._______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___Wichita Riding Academy is a teaching and horse training facility located on E. 39th Street South and between Webb & Greenwich Road. The facilities include a 220 X 54 foot indoor arena, stabling for 30 horses, outdoor arenas, 4 turnout pens, 2 round pens, indoor and outdoor wash racks, outdoor hitching post._______________________________________________________ ____Our main barn also includes 12 foot aisles, an observation room, 2 restrooms, pop and snack machines and private tack lockers are also available. Our facility also has ample trailer parking.For additional information or any questions, please call 316-651-0876 or come by and see us!!MEMBER American Saddlebred Horse Association American Morgan Horse Association United States Equestrian Federation Horsemanship Safety Council United Professional Horseman's Association Kansas Horse Council ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________PR IVATE LESSONSPrivate lessons are available 7 days a week with a WRA qualified instructor.Lessons are 30 minutes long. Longer lessons can be arranged.The majority of our lessons are riding lessons, however lessons can also be given to cover grooming, care, bandaging, driving, halter, showmanship or any topic the student wishes. ___________________________________________________________S EMI-PRIVATE LESSONSAvailable 7 days a week. We will do our best to schedule semi-private lessons when asked. If students cancel and only one student is available the lesson automatically becomes a private lesson.Lessons are 45 minutes long.Semi-Private lessons generally consist of 2 or 3 riders. ___________________________________________________________G ENERAL LESSON INFORMATIONA 24-hour cancellation policy is in place.Exceptions: When severe weather is present. Definition of Severe weather is: Sirens have sounded, KFDI has a severe weather alert/warning. Lessons not canceled with 24-hour notice will be charged. Students are required to wear long pants, boots with a minimum of a 1" heel and a smooth sole to ride.A release form must be signed before a student is allowed to ride and WRA does provide hard hats for students.We do encourage each student to purchase his or her own hard hat. You can visit Stateline Tack to purchase a hat.To ensure the health of our horses, we can only accommodate riders up to 220 lbs. PRICINGLessons may be purchased in a package of 4 for $100. You may schedule the lessons to be taken anytime.Lessons paid for as they are taken cost $27.50 per lesson. All of our activities require a signed release form._______________________________________________________ ____