Gift Certificate

SARABANDE NEWS LETTER WINTER 2016

Sarabande

Sarabande Sizzler
Academy of Riding

Contemporary Horsemanship in Classic Style

This certificate entitles:

________________________________________

2 Horse Back Riding Lessons

at

Sarabande Academy of Riding

3250 E. Allen Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
www.sarabandeacademy.com

Winter Workshop

Winter EVENTS
December 3rd
Team
9:00am to 1:00
SAAHA Youth Club
Meeting 1:00

December 10th
Team
9:00am to 1:00

December 17th
S.A.A.H.A. Horse Show
at Pima County Fair
Grounds

Team
9:00am to 1:00

December 24th
Team
9:00am to 1:00
Yes on Christmas Eve Betsy
will be there teaching

December 26th to
December 31st
Not only will the students learn how to ride but they will also learn all
aspects of horsemanship including grooming, how to saddle, how to bridle,
excising horses and barn chores. Beyond horse care, other subjects
taught are horse heath; barn management; learning horse breeds and
colors; learning horse anatomy and other horse-related educational topics.
Special events offer the kids opportunities to learn from guest experts such
as farriers, veterinarians and trainers. During these sessions, the kids have
the chance to interact with various specialists in the equine industry. We
have a lot of fun activities always planned but safety is forefront and there
is always supervision for all activities.

Winter Workshop will go from

December 26th to December 31st
9:0am to 1:00 pm
cost is $300 for the week or $60 a day
Registration page attached please fill it out and return to 6405 W. Ina rd as soon as
possible to save a spot

WINTER WORKSHOP
9:00am to 1:00

January 7th
Team
9:00am to 1:00
Arabian Horse Show at the
Fair ground come out after
team and watch

January 8th
Arabian Horse Show
9:00am all day
Arabian Horse Show at the
Fair ground come out and
watch

January 14th
Team
9:00am to 1:00

Yes Betsy and Robert

are excepting a
Baby Boy in April!!!

Lesson Schedule For 2017 :

Monday: Betsy 2:00 - 6:00
Tuesday: Sedona 3:00 - 6:00
Wednesday: Betsy 2:00 - 6:00
Thursday :Sedona 3:00 - 6:00
Friday: Sedona
3:30 - 6:30
Saturday: we rotate Kristi, Sedona & Betsy
.
9:00am - 1:00
Little Britches lessons : Kelsi Monday- Friday
after School
Adult lessons : Kristi
By appointment

MORE winter
EVENTS
January 21st
Team
9:00am to 1:00

*February 5th*
Show O Show
4:00 to 6:00 at
Sarabande
OPEN HOUSE
February 11th
Team
9:00am to 1:00

February 18th
Team
9:00am to 1:00

February 23rd,
24th and 25th
RODEO CAMP
9:00am to 1:00

PRICES:
Group lesson :$40
Little Britches 5 yrs and under $25.00
Package of 4 group lessons
paid at the beginning of the month : $150.00
Private lesson : $60
Package of 4 private lessons

To schedule lessons
info@sarabandeacademy.com
or call/text
Sedona (520)243-0894
Betsy (520)907-3965

paid at the beginning of the month : $ 230

Team Saturdays: $50.0

We accept cash check and all major credit cards at both barn locations. We
also have Paypal and can set up auto pay from our website
www.sarabandeacademy.com We have a pay station at both barns with a sign
in sheet. Please sign in and mark your payment. If paying with cash or check
leave it in the cash box. If paying with a credit card at the barn please use
the square reader at the pay station. Make sure you mark your payment in
the book so your account can be credited.

What to wear for your Lesson ???

In order to perform your best
you must look your best. Please
come to your riding lessons in
proper riding attire. That is :
long pants - jeans are fine
for beginners however when
you become more advanced
please purchase jodhpurs or
breaches
We do have school helmets
but we recommend purchasing
your own
closed toed shoes- tennis
shoes are fine for beginners but
as soon as you start to trot for

safety reasons please get riding

boots. We like short black
paddock boots.

Some websites to order from are:

www.statelinetack.com http://
www.doversaddlery.com
www.horse.com
Boot exchange: You can exchange out grown boots for new ones
or rent some
boots until they are out grown for $5.00.

Exchange or BUY CHEAP RIDING GEAR!!!!

Now open at every show o show at at the barn.
Clothing exchange and used riding clothes and even
show clothes : so please bring your old clothes to
exchange!!!!

TEAM 9:00AM TO 1:00 SATURDAYS BOTH BARNS

Team is an opportunity for anyone to come have some extra time at the barn. It is run
similar to a day of camp; we rotate barn chores, riding lessons and pony school. Its more hands
on with the horses and more time at the barn then weekday lessons.
The students learn a little more in depth about horsemanship and
horse ownership. They do grooming,
feeding, bathing, and general health care
Cost of Team is $50 and it
of horses. They also get to learn round
can be used as a make up
pen skills through natural horsemanship
training. We often have guest speakers
for a missed lesson during
come and do demonstrations. Most of all
the week
its a lot of fun to come and build
friendships while enjoying the horses here
at the barn. Any Sarabande student can come and join us for team
days. You may join us for one team day or for all of them. Please come
on time and parents please pick your children up by 1:30.

SHOW OFF SHOW AND OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 5TH 4:00 TO 6:00
Our Show O Show is a time for you to Show O to family and friends. It is a little
show that we put on here at Sarabande so there is no stress about competing, just about
looking good for your friends and family. We do not compete
within the academy we receive
prizes for what each rider did the
Cost of The Show Off
best at and the judge critics the
Show is $40 and it CAN
be used as a make up for a advanced students on what they can
improve on from the judges
missed lesson during the
week
perspective. It is fun, educational
and a great first step into showing
with out the competition.... except
yourselves! Sign up at the barn in the events book, first ones to sign up get first pick on
what horse they want to show. Please wear your Sarabande riding attire or show clothes
if you have them. Be at the barn ready to show at 3:30! SHOW STARTS AT 4:00
POTLUCK PARTY DURING THE SHOW OFF SHOW 4:00- 6:00
Please join us for our potluck party during the show. It is a great time to catch up with
all your Sarabande friends and with Betsy. Please bring something to share for any
questions about what to bring please email betsy@sarabandeacademy.com
BARN BOUTIQUE
Now open at every show o show at at the barn. Clothing exchange
and used riding clothes and even show clothes : so please bring your old
clothes to exchange!!!!

PIMA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS HORSE SHOW 8:00 AM TO 1:00PM

If you are ready to take your riding to the next level this is the perfect opportunity.
Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association Horse Show is a wonderful introductory show for
first time riders and for new show parents. It is low key, while
still creating a fun competitive show atmosphere... with out
Cost of Showing is $175 for two
the stress of a big show. If this is something you are
classes
interested in please sign
These can NOT be used as make
up in the Events book at
the barn... again the first
up lessons
ones to sign up have
first pick on what horse
they want to show. So
dont wait sight up now!!
If you are showing meet at the Pima County Fair Grounds
at 8:00am in your show clothes. We will help with your hair
and make up. Show starts at 9:00. There are some show
schedule in the event book. We are usually are done around 12:00 or 1:00. Please bring water
and some snacks and family and friends, meet us at our Sarabande shade by the arena. As soon as
your child is done with their two classes they may leave. There are classes for all levels everyone
is invited to come and participate or at least cheer your barn-mates on!!
WHAT TO WEAR
For these local shows you may wear your Sarabande Uniform: Riding pants / jeans, your
Sarabande Polo and riding boots. However we do encourage you to have show clothes which
diers according to what type of riding you will be showing hunt seat or saddleseat. For more
information on what to wear please get a flyer from the event book when you sign up for the
show ask Betsy, Kristi or Sedona we will help you !

Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association Youth Club

Betsy and Sedona are the Youth Club Leaders for Southern Arizona
We are trying to get it going. We need youth members!!!
The Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Youth Association has incredible
opportunities from competitions to conventions! Just some of the fun
activities we have planned include: equine educational opportunities, fun
rides, barn parties and even barn sleep overs with other horse-crazy
youth in our area! We have many more great activities with Arabian
horses. The best part is you do not have to own an Arabian or even a
horse at all to join our fun group!You can join and meet new two and
four-legged friends.
More information please email betsy@sarabandeacademy.com
or check out the website www.saaha.org

Holiday Party
The Holiday Season is so busy so we are
moving our Party to after the Holidays Hope
Santa will be back from vacation!!!

Invite family and friends to join

us at our annual Holiday Party.
Bring your best chili or soup to
enter in our contest and win
some riding lessons. Then enjoy
watching a beautiful
choreographed performance of
our Sarabande staff on their
horses.
We might even get a visit from
Santa.
If you think you can cook Join
our Chili/ Soup Cook Off
competition with prizes ....

Bring a new small stuffed

animal toy to donate to our
Firefighters
They give them to children involved in accidents

January 14th 3:00 to 6:00

@ Sarabande Riding Club
6405 W. Ina Road 85743

Have your Party at the Barn !!!

Imagine having your next party at your favorite place.... the
barn!! We have a two dierent packages to chose from;
Ramblin Ranch Partyor PrettyPink Pony tea party. You and
your friends can dress up the
ponies for the tea parties, have
pony rides and lots of fun ranch
games. The Pony Parties are all
inclusive from the decorations to
the party prizes. (FOOD IS
NOT INCLUDED) We can do
parties Saturday afternoon or
Sunday starting in September
through June. So please schedule
yours here with us. And we do
not stop with just the kids... we
can have adult parties here too.
Cowgirls tea parties are great for
baby showers and wedding
showers. We can also do Cowboy
cocktail parties at the barn. Camp fire cookouts and more.
What ever it is we can make it possible.
Ranch rental is $100 plus
select from the following activities:
Hay rides $50.00
Roasting Marshmallows Around the Fire $25.00 (Evenings only)
Dressing Up our Adorable Mini Ponies $25.00, Arts and Crafts Project $30.00
General Store $50.00, Mining for Copper $50.00, Photos with the Miniature Horses $25.00
Games with prizes $50.00 Driving the mini horse in a cart $50.00
Pony rides (no grooming not a full lesson) for 6 kids or more $250.00
We can decorate for you with the following themes for an additional $50.00
Rambling Ranch Cowboy (red gingham and blue) Pretty Pink Pony Tea Party (pink and white with tea sets)

Other Options:

Private Pony lessons with ranch rental includes three hours at the ranch. The guests will get a full lesson
in horsemanship including safety around horses, grooming and tacking up their horses. The guests will
then get a riding lesson in the arena for 30 min.
This is for small private party of 5 kids or less for $50.00 each child.
We can also add on more activities from the above list.

We also do bridle showers, baby showers, & cocktail parties.

Garden Club

We have started a
garden club at
Sarabande!!!
It is free and
anyone can attend!
We are learning
how easy it is to
grown our own healthy food. Each meeting we learn
news ways to make gardening easier and more
attainable at home. We are going to have a dinner
made from everything we grow !
Come join us for FREE
Our next meeting is December 19th at 4:00PM
We will have cookies and hot chocolate

Sarabande Wish List

Empty spray bottles
Riding crops
grooming supplies