Classical Stock Seat School of Arizona Foundation

Founded in 1972, the school works under the Foreman/McLoughlin riding system, and school of thought. The yearly program consists of ten and ½ months each year, 5-6 days a week, eight to ten hour days. Each student has 5-6 school horses a day to work with. Program is 80% hands on, and 20% classroom. Two majors: Rider instruction and horse training. Classes are limited to 16 students in the Long Term Program at any one time. Depending on the students previous horse experience, it will take 4-7 years to complete the course, but the student will be at a very high level of professionalism. First three years are spent on riding and developing a good seat. Fourth to seventh year student continues to work on their riding, but begins work on becoming a Riding Instructor. Being a good instructor is an art. It takes time. It is a tough Program, but worth it if the student wants to be a really top rider, instructor and horse trainer.