Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM Pacific (6:30-8:00 PM Eastern)

Live on Zoom | Interactive Class + Live Q&A + Replay Access

Lesson horses are the backbone of every adaptive/therapeutic riding program and protecting their welfare and longevity is a key to program sustainability. In this live, online class we’ll dive into the often-overlooked but critically important topic of setting weight limits and balancing workloads of our wonderful lesson horses. The information and discussion points shared is drawn from over 30 years of horse ownership and care with 18+ years specifically focused on managing adaptive/therapeutic riding horses. Saebra will share lessons gained the hard way and through careful observation, informed by first-hand experience and by learning from programs of every size and structure. You’ll walk away with practical strategies for helping to keep your herd happy, sound, supported, and on a trajectory to serve students for the long term.

What You’ll Learn

• Key factors to consider when setting weight limits for lesson horses
• How to evaluate and balance each horse’s workload across riders and activities
• The role of regular schooling, conditioning, and cross-training in keeping lesson horses fit and happy
• Warning signs of burnout and how to prevent it before it starts
• How prioritizing equine welfare directly impacts student outcomes and program sustainability

Who Should Attend

• Adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors and program staff
• Barn managers and equine directors
• Horse owners, trainers, and volunteers supporting adaptive/therapeutic programs
• Anyone invested in ensuring lesson horses thrive physically and mentally while supporting riders

Registration Includes

• Live interactive Zoom session
• 1 MONTH access to the class replay + any supporting materials
• Downloadable reference handouts relating to AR/TR lesson horse weight limits & workloads
• Q&A with the presenter
• Review Quiz to earn Certificate of Completion

🎟️ Registration & Pricing

Class Value: $40+: This isn’t just theory. Every Hoof Falls & Footfalls class is built around real-world, practical strategies you can apply in your very next lesson, horse evaluation, or planning session, whether you’re working with riders, volunteers, or horses. You’ll gain evidence-based methods, professional insight, and adaptable tools designed specifically for the unique challenges and opportunities of adaptive/therapeutic riding instruction.

Don’t let the accessible pricing fool you! these sessions deliver high-value, professional-level education. Saebra is committed to making quality, instructor-focused training affordable and accessible, because better instruction, better student outcomes, and better horse welfare shouldn’t be out of reach.

Learn more about The Intuitive Instructor Club HERE and start saving on your most important investment….YOUR EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!

CLICK HERE to REGISTER NOW!

1. CLICK HERE to REGISTER- This button will redirect you to the class checkout page.
2. Select the title of the event(s) you want to register for and check out!
3. You will then get a confirmation email with more information and links to the private class. Reminder emails for the class will also be automatically send out to registered participants.
4. Each participant must check out individually for this event. Registration may not be shared with others.

🛑 Spots are limited — register early to save your seat and submit your photo or video for review.  *Note for Basic IIC Members: This class will be added to the IIC Video Library for replay access—but there will be a delay before it’s released (typically 1–3 months after the live event). If you want to attend live, ask questions, or submit a diagnosis for review, you’ll need to register separately to save your spot…or you can wait it out for the replay! ✅ CEU Credit: Yes! This class meets continuing education (CEU) requirements for multiple certifying organizations in the Equine Assisted Services industry.