Pony Club

Monthly we will host a day of "Pony Club". It will be typically on Sundays, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. This is a day meant to engage students around the barn, learning about horses through games, hands on experiences and some riding! The focus is on developing riders outside of the barn and building comradery within our people.

Ages 5yo and up welcome.

Parents/attendees are expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the day and check in with the instructor - parents are required to check out with the instructor at pick up time, and communicate appropriately at morning drop off if the adult at pick up will be different.

What it Cost: rate for the day is $120.

What to Bring: your own helmet, a snack or a small lunch, and a water bottle

What to Wear: Appropriate attire for the weather (sunscreen/hat/rain jacket/etc), and paddock boots.

The Four Winds does not provide helmets. Riding helmets may be purchased locally at the Happy Horse Tack Shop, or bike helmets can be worn. A helmet is required at all times while mounted; kids must bring their own helmet.

What We Provide: School horses and their tack, craft and art supplies, knowledgeable, enthusiastic instruction, and immersive hands-on learning at the barn.

Upcoming Dates and Information

Teegan Chism

Sunday, April 13, 2025
11:00 AM 3:00 PM

Kick off Pony Club 2025 by learning all about horse colors and markings! Our FW instructor Teegan Chism will be leading the discussion about all the different types of colors and markings that exist in the equine world, and why it is important to know the distinctions of each, as well as how they apply to breed registers, health certificates, and even showing groups!

Dana Knudson, LSW

Sunday, May 25, 2025
11:00 AM 3:00 PM

Come learn from our FW communications manager, Dana Knudson, all about in-depth grooming skills and basic equine first aid skills! We will cover ways to do effective grooming while on a time crunch, how to groom in preparation for a show (including bathing, weather permitted), reviewing different types of grooming tools, what to keep in your grooming tote, and some minor wound/first aid treatment.

Heather Brick, LMT, CEMT

Sunday, June 22, 2025
11:00 AM 3:00 PM

Come hang out with our favorite barn mom and in-house certified professional human and equine massage therapist, Heather Brick, to learn about equine anatomy! Heather will be reviewing all the various parts of the horse, how they compare to human joints, musculoskeletal functions, common injuries and ways to prevent them, and ways to show your ponies some extra love with simple massage and stretching techniques.