Physics of Riding: Rider Biomechanics

The course consists of three components: lectures, practical application/simulation sessions, and workshops. All sessions are performed live with interactive discussion and hands-on engagement from the instructor. The following is included:

• Lecture: 15 hours of lectures on a variety of subjects, including but not limited to rider biomechanics, balance point, ridden horsemanship, and much more. Participants have the option to join in-person or via Zoom. These are recorded in the event participants are not able to join live.
• Workshop Combos: 3 four-hour workshops – includes both practical application sessions/simulations (in-person without horse) AND hands on with the horse (in-person with horse). These sessions are not recorded, and participants must join in-person.

***Note: This course is typically limited to 8 participants (however depending on group size we may divide class into two workshop groups). And, you must have completed 'Student of the Horse' course (the foundation course on natural horsemanship).

Course Schedule:

See below image for schedule. The course is spread over 3 months. Note in Eventbrite, it shows the event starting and ending on January 12th - this is for purposes of the Eventbrite listing only. Refer to detailed schedule for full course dates. Lectures are scheduled for Mondays at 12pm and are approximately 1 hour. Workshops are scheduled on the weekend with starting time anywhere from 10:00 or later depending on weather and arena availability.

Course Locations:

All sessions are held at Wild at Heart Ranch (435 Little Rd., Canton, GA) unless otherwise advised due to weather.

Required Text: All students will receive a “Physics of Riding” workbook.

Course Requirements:

• Must have completed the “Student of the Horse” foundation course.
• Access to Facebook, supplies for note taking, computer or other device with camera if planning on joining any lectures virtually.
• Attendance highly encouraged but not required for lectures. Zoom option and recordings are provided for virtual attendance.
• Attendance required for practical application sessions and workshops. No recordings or make-up sessions provided.
• A sound horse for the workshop portion. A suitable horse can be provided for an additional fee.
• Your own transportation of your horse to/from the workshop location.

Course Pricing:

• Includes access to all three components – lectures, webinars, and workshops.
• $800 if pre-pay in full prior to registration (Venmo preferred method).
• $850 plus fees for installment plan ($250 for 1st installment plus Eventbrite fees. Additional installments $300 paid via Venmo or other alternative option).
• Additional $100 if loaner horse needed for the workshops (payment can be handled through Eventbrite at time of registration or separately).
• Venmo (Preferred Method): @Betsy-Moles (last 4 digits of phone number: 4449)
• If need alternative method of payment, please inquire.
• See below for more information.

Option to Pre-Pay Full Amount for Discounted Rate ($800):

• Pre-pay (prior to registration), send us email to confirm payment (naturalhorsesolutions@gmail.com), and we will provide registrant a promo code to bypass payment in Eventbrite. This option provides discounted rate in addition to avoiding Eventbrite fees.

Option to Pay in 3 Installments ($850+fees):

• First installment ($250) due at time of registration via Eventbrite (includes additional fees).
• Second installment ($300) due prior to the first Practical Application.
• Third installment ($300) due prior to the first Workshop.
• If additional installments or other payment plan is needed, please inquire.

Refund Policy:

The first installment fee is nonrefundable. Additional course fees are non-refundable or transferable after the course begins. Betsy Moles Fajen, and/or Natural Horse Solutions, are not responsible for any additional losses. There is no refund to participants who drop out of the course after the start date, skip scheduled sessions, or have scheduling conflicts. We reserve the right to cancel any course due to low participation within one week of the scheduled course. You will be contacted, and a full refund will be forwarded to those who have paid. Any other refunds are at the discretion of Betsy Moles Fajen and will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.