This is a fantastic opportunity. The Bella Oaks Stables 4 week Apprenticeship program (The Bella Oaks Saddle Club) is a character shaping program that stands for the best sportsmanship and the best horsemanship. As a group, they learn good temper, good manners, and the joy of the horse. They learn to treat their horse like a partner, Bella Oaks Saddle Club fosters superb equestrians and lifelong friendships. It is a weekly lesson on a variety of horse related topics and issues. Specialists often drop by to share their expertise. This program gives our apprentices the true sense of horse ownership, without the expense, The students in this program enjoy the time they spend with the horses, the instructors and each other. Bella Oaks Apprentices get knowledge from top instructors including bathing, clipping, care of the horses, feed, tack, grooming, taking up the horse, haltering properly, ground work, cleaning, polo and other wraps. proper helmet fitting, and also learn proper care of horses, making sure their needs are met.