Our Program
About Ridgeline
Ridgeline Mounted Archers is an organization specializing in the 3000 year art of classical mounted archery. Students travel from all over the world to learn from our incredible instructors. Our program offers an entry-level equestrian school, advanced training program, and clinics all over the world. Our home facility is located in beautiful Eugene, Oregon where we keep our highly trained competition and school horses.
Our Program
Equestrian School
-Entry Level classes on highly trained lesson horses
-Complete education with horsemanship focus
-Advancement opportunities
Mastery Path
-Invitation or application only
-For graduates of the Equestrian School or equivalent experience
- Private training taught by world class instructor
Pathways Clinics
-Complete Foundational training
-Offered all over the world
-Advanced training and specialty opportunities
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Entry Level Classes with Advancement Opportunities
Our Equestrian School is designed to teach you everything you need to know to be safe and successful with horses in 2-4 years. Our school runs in 12 week terms and tuition options pay for 1-3 riding lessons per week and weekly horsemanship classes. This program is open to everyone and is designed for students who are beginning riding, intermediate and don't own their own horse or want to advance skills they already have.
12 Week Terms
Lessons on School Horses
Competitive Opportunities
People come from all over the country to learn from us! Don't miss out on your opportunity!
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Sign up now for Spring Term!
Archery Only
-12 Week Term
-12 Archery Class
-Ideal for students who aren't ready for horses or are only interested in archery
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Part-Time
-12 Week Term
-12 Riding Classes
-12 Horsemanship Classes
- Ideal for students who only ride once a week
- Focus on foundations, confidence and correct basics
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Half-Time
-12 Week Term
-24 Riding Classes
-12 Horsemanship Classes
-For students ready to progress more quickly
-Increased saddle time with continued theory education
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Full-Time
-12 Week Term
- 36 Riding Classes
-12 Horsemanship Classes​
-Designed for highly committed students
-Emphasis on accelerated skill development and refinement
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Horsemanship Classes
To graduate our Equestrian School program, students are required to complete our horsemanship classes in addition to attending regular riding classes. Graduation takes between two to four years. Students who attend more frequent riding classes complete the program in a shorter time.
Horse 101 & 102
Stable Management
Training 200
Training 101 & 102
Riding Theory
Equine First Aid
Train with a purpose. Ride with mastery.
Mastery Path
Invitation or application only
Advanced techniques and specialized instruction
Private Training taught by world class instructor
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Advanced Training with Specialized Instruction
Mastery path is for students who are serious about pursuing mastery of the art of horsemanship. Instruction is specialized for each individual and tailored to their equine partner. This is an ongoing program with an emphasis on focused, purpose driven training. Students are expected to have an ongoing equine partner for their focus and be regularly riding and training on their own. Available only by application or invitation to students who have graduated from the equestrian school or have equivalent experience. Lessons are taught by world class instructor Carey Elmring Norland.
Pathways Clinics
Classical Mounted Archery
Foundations
Progressions
Specialty
Intensive
Focus
Immersion
- 3 day learning intensive
_ For students who can confidently walk and trot (canter preffered)
- Vital foundational skill building
- Safe and controlled skill progression
- One or two day clinic building on basic skills
-For students who have completed Foundations
- Progression to shooting at canter, and advanced shot positions
- Upper level course training
- 3 day immersion into Nanbu Ryuyabusame
- For students who have completed Foundations and Progressions
- History of Yabusame, Tachisukashi mastery
-Optional Yabusame licensure tests
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