The Rider's Compass
The Rider’s Compass: Your Path to Mastery
Two Paths. One Purpose.
At Quaker Pointe, riding is more than technique—it’s transformation. The Rider’s Compass is our signature, 9-tiered curriculum (8 core levels plus a special introductory level for young riders) that guides students through a dual-path learning system. This approach honors both mounted development and ground horsemanship, ensuring mastery begins long before the saddle and continues long after.
Our framework was created by decades of successful riding, training and my background in Franklin Covey Leadership and Child Psychology, focusing on how students learn best to build lasting confidence and practical competence.
The Framework & Features
We are the Foundation Builders. Our goal is to meet you where you are and provide the safest, most comprehensive foundation possible to meet your goals, no matter how ambitious they are.
Feature
Dual Paths
Compass Guidebook
Compass Rider Journal
Custom milestone charm
Description
Each level has parallel checklists for Mounted Skills (safety, technique, control) and Ground Horsemanship (safety, care, communication).
Every rider receives a guidebook for each level, It tracks progress, and helps teach written theory through Goal-Oriented Lesson Plans, Progressive Worksheets and Written Skills Checklists ensure systematic, transparent learning.
Every rider receives a personal journal to set goals, reflect on lessons, and dream their horse dreams,
We believe determination and hard work should be visually acknowledged. Riders earn a certificate and custom milestone charms upon completion of each level, marking progress with unique, respectful keepsakes.
Your Goal, Our Compass
The Rider’s Compass is a flexible, living organized framework that allows you to define your own success—from learning to lead with quiet confidence to mastering advanced lateral work. We coach you through the mounted and unmounted checklists, ensuring confidence is built before moving forward.
The 8 Waypoints of the Rider’s Compass
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Ground and Mounted paths combined
-This is a unique level geared toward horse loving children between the ages of 4-7. We have shorter experiences and focus on Safety, terminology, and having fun safe horse experiences.
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GROUND PATH
G1 -Discover the basics of horse care, safety, and connection. Learn to lead, groom, and communicate with quiet confidence.
MOUNTED PATH
M1 -Begin with balance and trust in the saddle. Learn safe mounting, basic control, and the rhythm of partnership.
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G2 -Build warmth through grooming and groundwork. Develop awareness, empathy, and emotional safety.
M2 -Ignite joy and curiosity in the saddle. Explore walk work, steering, and the first sparks of rider independence.
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G1 -Learn to guide with intention. Practice leading patterns, body language, and groundwork cues that shape movement.
M1 -Develop steering, transitions, and spatial awareness. Begin shaping the ride with purpose and clarity.
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G4 -Deepen trust and emotional rhythm. Refine grooming, handling, and groundwork with calm consistency.
M4 -Rise into posting, trot work, and balanced control. Feel the upward motion of confidence and connection.
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G5 -Cultivate steadiness and responsibility. Learn milestone care routines, tack management, and post-ride rituals.
M5 -Ride with directional clarity and pattern fluency. Navigate figures, transitions, and purposeful movement.
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G6 -Tune into intuition and subtle cues. Practice mutual listening, emotional regulation, and refined handling.
M6 -Ride with quiet aids and attuned communication. Develop softness, responsiveness, and subtle mastery.
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G7 -Harmonize rhythm and energy. Lead with flow, emotional awareness, and grounded presence.
M7 -Ride with fluidity, timing, and advanced control. Feel the innate rhythm between horse and rider.
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G8 -Reflect on lifelong care and soulful connection. Practice leadership, mentorship, and legacy-level horsemanship.
M8 -Ride with mastery and direction. Express quiet coordination, strength, purpose, and truth in motion.
