Conclusion

Congratulations on reaching the end of this guide. By working through the content, you have gained a foundational understanding of the selection and assessment process for lesson horses in both traditional horsemanship and equine-assisted services programs. While this guide provides a solid starting point, it merely scratches the surface, and there is always more to learn when working with horses. As equine professionals, our knowledge and approaches should continually evolve in response to new research, experience, and reflection.

Continue to build on what you learned in this guide and shape it to fit your program. With thoughtful application, this guide can help you build a capable, reliable, and well-supported lesson herd. Your commitment to this process is an important step in creating meaningful and positive experiences for both your horses and your students.

Now, take this guide and use it to create an amazing lesson herd!