Easter Egg Skill Hunt: A Simple Game for Mounted & Unmounted Lessons
Looking for a fun, flexible, and educational way to bring some springtime energy to your adaptive or traditional riding lessons?
Try this Easter Egg Skill Hunt! This easy-to-set-up game works beautifully for both mounted and unmounted lessons—and it can be adapted for riders of all abilities.
Game Objective:
Students draw plastic eggs that are color-coded by difficulty or skill type. Each egg contains a riding skill or horse part for the student to identify or demonstrate.
This is a great activity to:
- Review terminology or concepts
- Work on memory recall
- Encourage movement and participation
- Improve fine motor skills and finger strength
- Practice reading and critical thinking skills
- Practice and review equestrian skills in a fun, low-pressure way
Supplies Needed:
- Plastic Easter eggs (at least 5 per student)
- Printed task slips (download below)
- Color-coded cheat sheet (for instructors to reference)
- A basket or bucket to hold eggs
- Cones, poles, or barrels (optional for egg collection stations…this easily works in with almost any arena layout)
Tip: Color Code & Task Themes:
- Pink – 1 part of the horse (easy)
- Purple – 2 parts of the horse (moderate)
- Green – Walk-only tasks (easy or new rider)
- Blue – Walk-only tasks (more challenging, skill review)
- Yellow – Walk & walk/trot tasks
Instructor tip: Keep a small color-code cheat sheet in your pocket or in the basket for quick reference during lessons…. this way you don’t accidentally give a student to easy or hard of a task!
Free DOWNLOAD- printable sheet to stuff eggs
I’ve done the prep work for you! Use the link below to download and print the ready-to-go list of horse parts and riding tasks that I used in my own lessons. Feel free to mix and match or add your own student-specific skills to personalize your game.
What About You?
Comment below with your favorite spring or Easter themed game or activity.
Happy Spring & Happy Teaching! 
More in-depth videos with guidance on instruction theory and examples of this in real-life lessons can be found in The Intuitive Instructor Club video library where we dive deeper into saddle fitting, rider positioning, and matching the right tack to your students’ needs.
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Disclaimer: The information provided by Hoof Falls & Footfalls is for educational purposes only and is intended to support instructors in expanding their knowledge and skills. It is not a substitute for professional training, certification, or individual judgment. By choosing to implement any of the ideas, techniques, or practices shared here, you do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for the outcomes. Hoof Falls & Footfalls and its creator, Saebra, assume no liability for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from the use of the information provided. Always ensure the safety and well-being of your students, horses, and yourself by following appropriate safety guidelines and industry best practices.
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