Intro to Draft Horse Basics
When:
Friday, Jul 18, 2025 5:00p -
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 4:00p
Friday, Jul 18, 2025 5:00p -
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 4:00p
Where:
Dancing Bear Farm
379 Jarvis Hill Road
Claremont, NH 03743
Admission:
$165
Hosted by:
Categories:
Animals, Classes, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-draft-horse-basics-tickets-1145930712609?aff=oddtdtcreator
Jay Fisher of Long View Farm will guide us through a weekend of learning about draft horse care, safety, gear, and driving. Participants will be able to independently harness a horse and practice driving by the end of the course. No prior horse experience is required.
Friday: Evening Social and introduction to draft horse philosophy. Appetizers provided, we invite you to bring a potluck dish and byob.
Saturday: Basics of horse communication, care, harnessing, and driving. Participants will each have a chance to practice harnessing and driving. Morning refreshments and lunch provided.
Sunday: Lingering questions, hoof care, and more hands on experience. Morning refreshments and lunch provided.
See the agenda for more details
Course cost: $165/participant. A $50 deposit is due at registration. The remaining $115 can be paid day-of by cash or check.
Tent camping at Dancing Bear Farm is available for an additional $10/site. Email [email protected] to reserve a campsite.
