Calendar and Events

• 2019 Class Schedule
  • Program Information and Forms

• 2019 Special Events

2019 Class Schedule

Note: We may be able to add riders after the registration deadlines, but spots may be extremely limited. 

Session I (Spring)

  Rider Registration Deadline: Monday, January 21, 2019

• Session Begins: Monday, February 18, 2019
• Session Ends: Saturday, May 11, 2019

Session II (Summer)

  Rider Registration Deadline: Monday, April 8, 2019

• Session Begins: Monday, June 3, 2019
• Session Ends: Saturday, August 24, 2019
  (no classes on Thursday, July 4th)

Session III (Fall)

  Rider Registration Deadline: Monday, August 5, 2019

• Session Begins: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
• Session Ends: Saturday, December 14, 2019
  (no classes Wednesday, November 27th through Saturday, November 30th)

2019 Special Events

• Volunteer Learning Events
  New in 2019, Three Gaits is excited to offer Volunteer Learning Events (or VLE's) to new and returning volunteers. These events will offer opportunities for volunteers to practice skills outside of lessons and learn more about different topics relating to our program. Please dress for the weather. We hope you can join us!

• Art Fair Featuring Art by Local Artists Supports Three Gaits
  Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10am - 4pm
  Spring into Fine Arts is a one-day event featuring 43 highly skilled artists in a variety of mediums. The art fair is at the Madison Masonic Center and donations will support Three Gaits.

• Community Rummage Sale
  Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 10am - 4pm
  Three Gaits is hosting a Rummage Sale open to the public.. Rain or shine, we'll be in the indoor arena. All proceeds will benefit our therapeutic riding program. Donations of new or gently-used goods are tax-deductible, and will be accepted the week of 4/22-4/27 (best drop off time will be 5-7pm on 4/27). For more information - email Angela, volunteer@3gaits.org
  Rummage Sale Flyer

• PATH On-Site Workshop & Certification
  On-Site Workshop: Wednesday, May 29 - Friday, May 31, 2019
  Registered Certification: Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1, 2019
  Advanced Certification: Sunday, June 2, 2019
  On-site workshop and certification process for Instructors-in-Training who are hoping to pursue their PATH Instructor Certification.

• Independence Day Open Show
  Sunday, July 7, 2019
  WHC sanctioned horse show held at Three Gaits with halter, showmanship, driving, trail classes and more!

• Three Gaits Student Horse Show
  Sunday, August 11, 2019
  "Riders, Ribbons & Horseplay"
  Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our students.

• Movie Night on the Farm
  Friday, August 16, 2019
  Watch the classic movie, "The Goonies." Free admission and a self-guided treasure hunt/tour through Three Gaits Farm. Bring your lawn chairs/blankets & bug spray, and find a spot on our grassy triangle in front of our pavilion. Gates open at 7:00pm and the movie begins at 8:30pm. Items available for purchase include: Popcorn bar, S'mores bar, glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces, soda/water, photos with Pirate Ponies & Donkeys, horse petting & treat-feeding.
  Please RSVP to attend since there is limited space.
  Printable Flyer with RSVP Link

• AHA Approved Hippotherapy Workshop
  September 6-9, 2019 -- Canceled due to lack of participants
  Three Gaits will be hosting a Hippotherapy Treatment Principles - Part 2 workshop.

• Happy Horses Halloween Fall Event
  Friday, October 25, 2019
  Come dressed up as your favorite ghost or goblin from 2:30-7:30pm and enjoy family fun activities on our farm. Admission is free! Our barn will be decorated in various themes with several horses in costumes for photo opportunities. There will also be a bounce house, games, hay rides, bake sale and raffle for a 55" Samsung Smart TV!