Rider Pathway Manuals (Levels 1–4)
Step-by-step mounted and unmounted manuals for Levels 1–4. Each manual contains 3 detailed lessons per skill, with clear objectives, arena diagrams, and progressive activities.
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For Instructors: Save time with structured, ready-to-use lesson plans that keep classes consistent and progressive.
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For Self-Directed Riders: Follow a clear roadmap at your own pace, with visuals and activities that build confidence lesson by lesson.
Mounted Manuals (Levels 1–4):
Clear mounted lesson plans with diagrams, objectives, and progressive activities.
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Digital Download – instant access
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Coil-Bound Print Edition – durable, colour, barn-ready
Unmounted Manuals (Levels 1–4):
Practical horsemanship knowledge and skills outside the saddle. Includes activities, visuals, and guided learning steps.
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Digital Download – instant access
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Coil-Bound Print Edition – durable, colour, barn-read
Bundles:
Mounted + Unmounted together at a reduced rate. Ideal for instructors running complete programs, or self-taught riders who want the full picture at each Level.
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Progress Tools
Affordable, practical tools to keep riders and instructors organized, track progress, and reflect on learning.
Lesson & Class Tracking Sheets:
Tear-off, hole-punched notepads for tracking class-level progress.
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Designed to slip into a binder.
Student Progress Trackers:
Track individual rider benchmarks with checkboxes and notes.
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Built for long-term records.
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Designed to slip into a binder.
Self-Guided Rider Journal:
A companion to the Rider Pathway Manuals.
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Set goals
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Track progress
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Reflect on your learning journey.
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Trainer Pathway Manuals
A comprehensive program for developing horses over a full year, divided into 4 Phases. Each Phase includes a structured training manual with progressive exercises and a matching journal for reflection and tracking.
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For Instructors: Confidently guide riders through a proven development process.
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For Self-Directed Trainers: Follow a clear roadmap with space to reflect on your horse’s growth at every step.
Training Manuals (Phases 1–4)
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Clear, step-by-step progressive exercises for each Phase.
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Digital Download + Coil-Bound Print Edition.
Training Journals (Phases 1–4)
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Journals matched to each Phase with prompts for notes, reflections, and progress tracking.
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Digital Download + Coil-Bound Print Edition.
Full 12-Month Program
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Complete set of 4 Training Manuals + 4 Journals.
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Available in digital or print (discounted bundle).
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Stay Informed
All of our manuals, journals, and progress tools are currently in final development. Be the first to know when they launch by joining our waitlist below.
Stay Connected with Foundations
Our books and resources are here to give you tools, ideas, and exercises — but learning doesn’t stop on the page. At Foundations, we bring these concepts to life through clinics, online programs, and premium horses designed to help riders and trainers grow. Stay connected with us to keep learning, riding, and experiencing good horsemanship every step of the way.