Steadfast Academy
PLS Equestrian Program
A Comprehensive Horsemanship Program
Emphasizing Partnership, Leadership, and Stewardship and Life Skill Applications
2 Timothy 1:7 "...God gave us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline"
A powerful horse is healthy, skilled, brave, and courageous.
A loving horse is relational, communicative, willing, and kind.
A self-disciplined horse is well mannered, steady, and dependable.
We should be these things too.
Steadfast Academy is a branch of Steadfast Family Farm in Eastanollee, GA. The Academy offers Comprehensive Equestrianship, which includes instructions in horse care, philosophies of training, groundwork, riding, and most importantly life lessons such as integrity, responsibility, servant hood, self-discipline, leadership, and dedication. Steadfast Academy is geared toward students ages 9+ who are able to work well in a small group setting and that passionately seek the myriad of gifts that come with loving and being loved by a horse.
About
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Philosophy
Steadfast Academy practices Natural Horsemanship which can be thought of as a kinder, gentler methodology that seeks to establish rapport with horses. Techniques are derived from observation of the natural behavior of free-roaming horses and reject the use of unnecessary force. Along with it’s parent organization, Steadfast Family Farm, Steadfast Academy endeavors to exemplify and protect the ideals of Joy, Peace, Empowerment, and Belonging.
Lesson Format
The Academy operates in trimesters with 6 bi-weekly 90 minute lessons offered over a 12-week period of time. Our highly qualified instructors offer semi-private lessons that attend to individual needs of the students while offering opportunity to grow in all aspects of equestrianship. Lessons will take place on your appointed day every other week.
Lesson Tuition
There are two options for each semester’s tuition payment. Two installments of $130 can be made at designated due dates with a total payment of $260 for 6 lessons. Or, full payment can be made at the beginning of the semester, which offers a discount. Total tuition paid prior to the semester is $250. Please pay by check or cash to Steadfast Family Farm.
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Lesson Scheduling
If inclement weather or instructor illness necessitates cancellation of a lesson, every effort will be made to reschedule on the same day the following week. Additionally, one make-up lesson will be offered at the end of each trimester to accommodate for student initiated cancellations due to illness or scheduling conflicts.
Safety
Every effort is made to ensure student success and safety. These include requiring proper preparation before attempting new skills, wearing closed in shoes and long pants at all times and a helmet when riding, and wearing proper riding boots is preferred at all times.
Contact
If you are interested, please reach out to Deana Bethea at 706-599-7950 or email deana.bethea@steadfastfamilyfarm.com