Horse related Home School Program

Discover the world of Horses & Horsemanship with us!

Homeschoolers have fun during their riding lessons here at Pony Gang Equestrian Services in Columbia
Riding lessons are not all about riding here at Pony Gang Equestrian Services Columbia

In September 2017, Pony Gang Equestrian Services started to offer their first Homeschool Program to Homeschool students in the Richland County, Sumter County and Kershaw County community. Our program combines the love for horses with educational that is based on the same concept than our regular horseback riding program. 

 

Our special program which is operating since 2022 from our new location in Hopkins, we are able to offer you as Homeschool parents in the Hopkins, Columbia, Lexington & Sumter area not only a place for their child/children to take horsemanship lesson, we are also opening the doors to educational material regarding horses that you can be used for your homeschool studies.  

 

Pony Gang has started this program with YOUR horse loving child and youth in mind, because children learn easier and better when you find something they love and build an educational program around it. Our program will cover many of the important academic disciplines and combines them with critical life-skills.  

 About the new classes: 

Let your child Discover the world of horses with our specially designed 3-month introductory program for ages 7-15 years.  A perfect program for beginners and those with limited horse experience, this course is crafted to impart essential knowledge and skills for safe and effective interaction with horses, both in the saddle and on the ground. 

 

Program Highlights:

1. Group Learning Experience: 

Join us on Monday, Wednesday - Friday for a 1.0-hour lesson filled with interactive and group-based activities. Our program emphasizes collaborative learning. 

2. Comprehensive Curriculum:

Covering all aspects of horsemanship, students will delve into horse care, correct handling, and the basics of centered riding. Each lesson builds upon the last, progressing from safety fundamentals to rider development, ensuring a well-rounded education. 



3. Hands-On Learning Games: 

Learning is fun at Pony Gang Homeschool classes! Engage in interactive and hands-on games that make each lesson exciting and memorable. From Safety drills to riding exercises, we make sure every moment is filled with joy and discovery. 

4. Study Guide/Workbook:

Take the learning experience home with a specially crafted study guide/workbook. Packed with useful information, this resource supplement in-class learning and fuels students imagination about what lies ahead in their horsemanship journey. 

 



Horses will give you confidence  and they will help them make friends here at our new Farm in the Columbia area

 

Affordable Pricing: 

Enroll your child in our 3-month (12 lessons) introductory program 

 

just 

$150 

per month

 

Thanks to the classes being outside our prime riding time, we can offer these introductory course at a significantly reduced price, making quality horse education accessible to all homeschooling families. 

 

What's included:

  • Weekly 1.0 hour barn time 
  • Study Guide/Workbook
  • Fully structured curriculum 
  • Fun learning games

Embark on this exciting journey with our Pony Gang Homeschool Program, where safety, education, and the joy of horsemanship come together. Enroll your child today and watch them flourish into confident and knowledgeable equestrians!


Fall Semester Beginner Classes classes

Wednesday 

1:30 pm


September 11

September18

September 25

October 2

October 9

October 23

October 30

November 6

November 13

November 20

December 4

December 11

Thursday 

1:30 pm  


September 12

September 19

September 26

October 3

October 10

October 24

October 31

November 7

November 14

November 21

December 5

December 12

Friday  

1:30 pm


September 13

September 20

September 27

October 4

October 11

October 25

November 1

November 8

November 15

November 22

December 6

December 13


We need 3 Homeschool children per class to run the class!!


 

Sign your child up today for our Fall Semester to reserve their spot.

Payment is not due before 3 days before the class starts.