Homeschool Horse Classes

Fresh air, friends, and horses await!

11:30-2:30 on Thursdsays

Kids come for a 2 hour block in this time window

What’s Included:

🐎 Weekly Riding Lesson
🏫 Weekly Horse Management Classes
💻 Weekly Virtual Horse Class, 45 minutes each
📚 Printables (worksheets, quizzes, coloring sheets, maps, etc) for each virtual classes
*Scroll down to read the course curriculum in detail

Questions? We are happy to help! Text or call: 541-508-6998

What to Bring:

Helmets provided, but bring a horse helmet if you have one (no bike helmets).
Pants and closed-toed shoes required.
Boots required for riders progressing to riding with stirrups

Location:

22500 Alfalfa Market Rd, Bend

We have an indoor arena with good airflow so can ride in all weather over 20 degrees.

Rider Details:

Minimum 4 kids to run a session
Maximum 8 kids per cohort.
Our horses can fit riders up to 135lbs but everyone is welcome for groundwork lessons
Students grouped by age and experience.
Ages 4.5 and up for Homeschool Horse Class but we offer preschool classes for other ages!
Please note: we are not trained or insured for therapeutic riding.

Virtual Horse Classes:
Fun, interactive Zoom sessions (we will discuss with families if they want to focus on horse knowledge or explore horse breeds around the world)

45 minutes each
Recorded for busy families
Attendance optional
A great teacher! Kali has over 300 5-star reviews for teaching horse classes on Outschool

P.E. Component:

Vaulting on horseback or riding
Conditioning for stronger riding
Barrel practice & mat drills
Gymnastics-style fun

Volunteers Needed:
1–2 helpers make the magic possible—thank you in advance!

Continue reading below to see an example of daily schedule.

Ready to sign up? Text Kali

How does the timing work?

Our Program

We combine private riding lessons with group learning, giving kids the best of both worlds.

Riding Lessons
Each child receives a 30-minute private lesson before or after the presentation. For riders with the skills and confidence, semi-private or small-group lessons are also an option. Splitting the day like this also allows riders to come enjoy time at the barn without getting too cold in winter. With two instructors teaching side by side, we can welcome 4 riders before the presentation and 4 riders after:

11:30–12:00 – 2 riders
12:00–12:30 – 2 riders
12:30-1:30 - Group presentation with all students in attendance
1:30–2:00 – 2 riders
2:00–2:30 – 2 riders

Group Presentation
From 12:30–1:30, all families gather for an engaging, hands-on presentation focused on horse care and equine science. These sessions are a time to learn together, ask questions, and connect as a community.

Why Families Love It
This structure keeps riding lessons personalized while adding a fun and educational group experience. Families often share that the presentations are not only enjoyable but also one of the most valuable parts of the program.

Friendships that Last:

If students continue after the first 4 weeks, we’ll keep cohorts together so kids can grow lasting friendships alongside their horsemanship skills.

We’re also happy to add more hands-on or virtual days if there’s demand. Kids can supplement with private riding lessons too.

Pricing:

Yes, we accept allotment money from charter schools
We offer a substantial discount from our regular pricing to bring opportunity and community to our fellow homeschool families.
Please choose your price:
- Standard pricing ($75 a lesson, this is based on the going rate of $65-$100 a lesson in Bend)
- Community fund pricing ($45 a lesson)
- For each session, the presentations and virtual classes are included at no cost as a free bonus for homeschool families
It is possible for us to bill however you need - 2 months at a time, 1 week at a time... We just ask that if at all possible you commit to joining us for a minimum of 2 months to provide continuity for the other homeschool children

Curriculum

Class Curriculum in Detail

Session 1:

Dates: Sept 19 – Nov 7 (Thursdays)
Classes: 8 total

Price: $75/class = $600 total

Community Fund Price: $45/class = $360 total

Weeks & Topics:

Sept 19 – Safety basics: helmets, boots, leading, tying, barn safety
Sept 26 – Parts of the horse, horse breeds
Oct 3 – Colors & markings of the horse
Oct 10 – Tack I: Saddle & bridle parts
Oct 17 – Tack II: Care & cleaning
Oct 24 – Feeding I: Forage, water, salt
Oct 31 – Feeding II: Concentrates & rations
Nov 7 – Stable Management I: Stall setup, bedding, daily routine

Our Horse Management curriculum is an international curriculum used around the globe. The coursework helps students learn about equine nutrition, vet care, conditioning, and more. Scroll down to learn more about a fun competition you can do. You don't need to ride or own a horse, and parents can compete alongside kids or form their own team if they want!

Session 2:

Dates: Nov 14 – Jan 16 (Thursdays, no class Nov 28, Dec 19, Dec 26)
Classes: 7 total
Price: $75/class = $525 total

Community Fund Price: $45/class = $315 total

Weeks & Topics:

Nov 14 – Stable Management II: Barn safety, fire plans
Nov 21 – Health I: TPR (temp, pulse, respiration) & first aid basics
— Nov 28: No Class (Thanksgiving)
Dec 5 – Health II: Colic, lameness, illness signs
Dec 12 – Hoof Care: Parts, farrier tools, trimming/shoeing cycle
— Dec 19 & 26: No Class (Holiday Break)
Jan 2 – Parasites & worming, stable vices
Jan 9 – Bandaging knowledge: types, purposes, supplies
Jan 16 – Tack & Equipment: Stable tools, trailer safety

Session 3:

Dates: Jan 22 – Mar 5 (Thursdays)
Classes: 7 total

Price: $75/class = $525 total

Community Fund Price: $45/class = $315 total

Weeks & Topics:

Jan 22 – Advanced Conditioning & Fitness for the Horse
Jan 29 – Feeding III: Poisonous plants & body condition scoring
Feb 5 – Conformation & unsoundnesses
Feb 12 – Vaccinations, dental, preventive care
Feb 19 – Speed bridle assembly, record book checks, equipment ID
Feb 26 – Riding Sport Knowledge: names of jumps (stadium & cross-country), dressage arena layout
Mar 5 – Mock Quiz Competition
— Mar 13: No class – Getting ready for optional Quiz Rally Competition hosted by Oregon Region Pony Club

These 3 sessions are designed to prepare kids for the Oregon Region Quiz competition if they would like to attend. The cost is $60 usually and it takes place on a Saturday in Silverton, Oregon. It's super fun! There are also competitions in Battleground and Seattle usually for kids who want to do more, although they're generally all within about 2 weeks of each other so it can be a lot of travel. There is a national-level competition in July that kids generally automatically qualify for if they attend a regional level event, like Quiz Rally in Silverton. It's a super fun competition, akin to Battle of the Books. The kids form a team of 3-4 and are asked trivia questions about horse knowledge and have a blast. You don't need to ride or own a horse to do these competitions. Adults can compete too! If students were to progress through this curriculum over several years they would achieve equivalent knowledge to the first 2 years of an equine veterinary degree.

Our program will likely continue after the competition in March integrating what we have learned in the last 3 sessions about how to best serve families.

Quiz

"These people are fantastic! I can't think of any better place to study or to trust with my child's equine education. We are blessed to have them in Bend!"

T.W.

"Your online classes are the best we've found on Outschool. Thank you for being so great. Your class is what she looks forward to most each week. "

E.S.

"Kali Kiger is an extraordinary trainer, and she works with young people to help them connect with horses in a sustainably real, life-long kind of way."

M.C.

A Note From Our Founder:

“Our Homeschool Horse Classes grew very naturally. As a homeschool mom myself, I wanted my daughters to have a strong friend group. I partnered with another homeschool mom to start first with a Spring Break camp. Many of our signups were homeschool kids. Our camp grew into a weekly homeschool program.

We quickly realized there was a real need for three things:

Opportunities for homeschooled preschoolers
Recreational, anxiety-friendly lessons for ages 6–14
Affordable options for families who wanted either a short-term animal science unit or a long-term path toward horse ownership

We built our programs around those needs. What I cherish most is the joy it creates—not just for the kids, but for the parents, for me, and even for the horses. This program has become a little village, full of laughter, learning, and the kind of friendships that last a lifetime.” - Kali Kiger

PS You can reach me at 541-508-6998 to ask questions!