Windwalker Academy
It is our mission to bridge the gap between horses and people. We strive to teach our students the language of the horse and how to effectively communicate with them.
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What is Windwalker Academy?
Windwalker Academy is an all inclusive horse experience!
What's Included In Your Membership:
- Lease of your Adventure Partner (horse).
- Horses board and feed.
- Groundwork seminars.
- Academy trail rides.
- Night rides in the summer.
- Ride simulator lessons.
- Additional pop up training sessions.
- Discounted offsite rides/trips.
Amenities:
- Trail riding.
- Obstacle course.
- Heated indoor round pen.
- Outdoor arena.
- Outdoor round pen.
- Future full size indoor arena coming soon along with additional obstacles.
Membership Cost:
Our membership cost is $450 per month. We require a minimum 3 month commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Can Someone Enroll In Windwalker Academy?
Windwalker Academy is available to anyone that has completed a level 1 in our lesson program and has a basic grasp on level 2. No prior horse experience is required to start lessons. Call us today to schedule a lesson!
When Can I Enroll My Child Into The Jr. Academy?
The Jr. Academy is for any child under 18 that has been in our lesson program and has met the skill requirements.
The skill requirements are:
- Can ride the ride simulator fluidly on a level 5 or higher.
- Can tack and untack there own horse.
- Has completed basic groundwork inside (including indoor obstacles) and is ready to move on to groundwork on the outdoor obstacle course.
- Can fluidly park your horse on the rock and back them down.
- Comfortable with our basic hills.
Do I Need To Own My Own Horse To Enroll In Windwalker Academy?
No. Your monthly membership includes the lease of your four legged adventure partner!
How Often Can I Ride/Work With My Horse?
Both horse leasers and owners are able to attend unlimited Windwalker Academy scheduled rides/lessons. Example schedule is posted at the bottom of this page.
Horse owners can come and go whenever they would like to ride/work with their horse.
Can I Purchase My Windwalker Academy Adventure Partner?
Yes! Our horses start at $6.5k and will include our partnership assurance lesson program.
I Already Own My Own Horse and Would Like To Enroll In Windwalker Academy. Is This Possible?
Yes. You must complete 10 lessons with us to get your feet wet in our program and then we will allow you to bring your horse in for an hour evaluation ($125). After the evaluation if we except your horse into our training program they must be in training here for a minimum of 2 months. Training is $950 per month and includes 3 mandatory lessons per month. After the first 2 months of training we will evaluate you and your horse to see if you can enter into our Windwalker Academy.
Can I Just Board or Lease Without Being Enrolled in Windwalker Academy?
No. Windwalker Farms is a natural horsemanship teaching facility. Our goal is to help our members to continuously grow in their horsemanship ability and to enjoy the relationship with their horse to the fullest.
Do We Train Horses Not Purchased From Windwalker Farms?
Yes. You must complete 10 lessons with us to get your feet wet in our program and then we will allow you to bring your horse in for an hour evaluation ($125). After the evaluation if we except your horse into our training program they must be in training here for a minimum of 2 months. Training is $950 per month and includes 3 mandatory lessons per month. After the first 2 months of training we will evaluate you and your horse to see if you can enter into our Windwalker Academy.
Purchasing A Horse From Windwalker Farms
Our horses start at $6.5k and come with our partnership assurance lesson program. Once you've completed your partnership assurance program you can then take your horse home or enroll in our Windwalker Academy.
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