After School Options
Our After School programs are designed to provide the best learning experience for students wanting exercise and consistency after school. We also try to keep our programs affordable for parents. Students in all KVA offerings will learn responsibility, develop confidence and independence. Our public/private school families will also benefit from the option of bus transportation to the farm (available from Carlisle High School, Lamberton Middle, and North Dickinson Elementary - also St.Patrick’s School).
Because KVA runs like a European Riding Academy, we can not accept new students after September without a skill evaluation and possible private lessons to “catch up” to the group. If you are interested in openings after the school year has started, please contact us with the link below:
Class Schedule and Registration for 2025/2026 school year classes will open on May 15.
Classes are 1 1/2 hours long 1 time per week
The information below about our prior classes may change as we work to improve our fall offerings.
Intro to Horsemanship (Intro A)
Starter class emphasizing horsemanship and safety
This class is designed for students who are just beginning to ride. The class focuses on safely handling horses, understanding basic care, and developing balance and confidence while on the horses’ back. Because this is a beginning class, enrollment will be limited to 8 students. Students will not necessarily ride each day - they will focus on learning to groom and safely tack up before riding. As students develop the ability to care for the horse, they will begin riding. Several skills will be taught off the horse to ensure comfort for the horses and safety for the riders. Each student will progress at his or her own pace.
Intermediate 1 (Intro B)
This class is designed for students who have completed Intro to Horsemanship
This class is designed for students who completed Intro to Horsemanship.
Students will be given time to develop more confidence on different horses while still increasing riding and horsemanship skills.
Students will remain in Intro B Class until they earn a 56% or above on their Intro B Dressage Test at Graduation.
The majority of skills are acquired at this level, and we allow students to grow at their own pace.
This class is designed to challenge students who demonstrated the ability to handle different or more challenging horses in previous classes.
Students will be expected to demonstrate more body and emotional control than students in Intro B.
Intro C students will focus on more theory and understanding of the horses' movements
Students should expect to repeat Intro C until they score 56% or above on their Intro C Dressage test at graduation.
Natural horsemanship classes will concentrate on non-riding communication between horse and human. They will focus on rope halter skills and the development of a partnership between horse and rider. These classes will be 1 hour in length. Open to adults.
Intermediate 2 (Intro C)
This class is designed for students who have completed Intro B
CLASS LENGTH VARIES DEPENDING ON THE OFFERING. You may sign up for as many classes as you choose. There are NO REFUNDS for missed classes.