2008 Class Schedule

Session I (Spring)
Rider Registration Deadline: Monday, January 14, 2008
Session Begins: Monday, February 11, 2008
Session Ends: Saturday, May 3, 2008
(12 week session)

Session II (Summer)
Rider Registration Deadline: Monday, May 5, 2008
Session Begins: Monday, June 2, 2008
Session Ends: Saturday, August 30, 2008
(12 classes held over 13 weeks -- NO classes week of June 30-July 5, 2008)

Session III (Fall)
Rider Registration Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2008
Session Begins: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Session Ends: Saturday, December 21, 2008
(12 weeks of classes held over 14 weeks - NO classes weeks of October 29-November 1 and November 24-30, 2008)

Program Information and Forms
Weekly Class Schedule
   

2008 Special Events

Volunteer Training
Printable Informational Flyer (35 KB)
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
For new and returning volunteers to learn what’s involved in volunteering in lessons at Three Gaits.  10:00am - 4:00pm (Registration 9:30am - 10:00am), Lunch provided. To RSVP, call (608) 877-9086

Volunteer In-Service
Mini-training sessions designed to give volunteers instruction on specific areas. To RSVP, call (608) 877-9086.
Monday, February 4, 2008 - Hippotherapy
1:00-4:00pm, Hippotherapy training for volunteers wanting to become more involved in working in therapy sessions at Three Gaits. 
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Grooming and Tacking 
2:00-4:00pm, “Hand’s on practice” for volunteers wanting to learn more about grooming, tacking and leading program horses. **New Date**
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Disabilities Awareness -- CANCELLED
2:00-4:00pm, “Disabilities awareness” in-service for volunteers wanting to learn more about the disabilities that riders at Three Gaits may have and how that relates to riding. We will discuss how individual horse selection and movement impacts riders on from

Tack Sale
Sunday April 6, 2008
Sale runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tack is an assortment of new, slightly used, & well used. Vendors are welcome to join us for a small fee (bring your own tables)

Chair Affair & Art Auction
Thursday, May 1, 2008
A silent auction of painted and decorated chairs along with other pieces of art. 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Sheraton Madison Hotel

NARHA Registered Instructor On-Site Workshop & Certification
Thursday, May 15 - Saturday, May 17, 2008
This NARHA approved event will include a two day workshop and one day certification process for Instructors in Training who are hoping to pursue their NARHA Instructor Certification. 

NARHA Advanced Instructor Certification
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Monday, May 19, 2008
Immediately following the completion of the Registered certification, Three Gaits will host a NARHA Advanced Instructor Certification.

Instructor Advancement Workshop
Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008
This workshop will offer an opportunity to current NARHA Certified Instructors to study and practice skills needed for the NARHA Advanced Instructor Certification process.

Dressage & Combined Test Schooling Shows
No Dressage & Combined Test Schooling Shows are planned at Three Gaits this year.  Three Gaits is exploring plans to resume offering dressage schooling shows in 2009.
(2007 Show Information)

July 4th & 5th Open Horse Show
Friday, July 4, 2008 & Saturday, July 5, 2008
The Annual Independence Day Open Show will be double the fun as it will be a 2 day show instead of the usual 1 day show. It will be open to the public and classes will include Halter/Showmanship, English, Western, and Driving.

Day Camp Counselor Training
Saturday, May 31, 2008
11:00-3:00 (returning counselors 11:00-2:00)
Day Camp Counselor Brochure (92 KB)
Day Camp Counselor Application (66 KB)

Day Camps
Youngins Riding Day Camp (Age 6-9)
Session "B" June 16 - 20, 2008
Session "E" July 21 - 25, 2008
Beginners Riding Day Camp (Age 10-13)
Session "A" June 9 - 13, 2008
Session "C" June 23 - 27, 2008
Intermediate Riding Day Camp (Age 10-13)
Session "D" July 7 - 18, 2008
Session "F" July 28 - August 8, 2008
Advanced Riding Camp (Age 10-13)
Session "G" August 11 - 15, 2008
Youth Volunteer Day Camp (Age 9-13)
Session "H" June 16 - 20, 2008
Session "I" July 7 - 11, 2008
Session "J" July 21 - 25, 2008
Session "K" July 28 - August 1, 2008

Three Gaits Student Horse Show
Sunday, August 3, 2008 from 8:30 - 4:30
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and spend the day seeing equestrian demonstrations, enjoying interactive art projects, community outreach programs from the Vilas Zoo and Children's Museum, Children's Singer Ken Lonnquist, Barrel Racer Amy Holmes, and other activities.

25th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Stoughton Country Club

Driving Volunteer Sessions
Dates/times for volunteers involved in the carriage driving program