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2024 Student Horse Show

October 13th

8 am- 6 pm

Double J Riding Club/ Johnson

Equestrian Center Annual

Student Horse Show

Come join us for our 25th anniversary student horse show! 

Our volunteer ran student horse show has been such a fun event for our riders throughout the year and our big fundraiser to help us provide the best care for our animals through the harder winter months. Come out and support the barn while showing off all that you have learned this year! 

The Student Horse Show will take place on October 13th, 2024 from 8 am – 6 pm. The show is open to Double J and JEC students of all levels. Students receive encouraging feedback on their riding skills from a professional horse show judge. Students that are participating in group or private lessons are welcome to compete, please note all classes will be in a group setting of up to 6 riders.

The show takes place at Double J Riding Club located at 10545 W 74th Street, Countryside IL 60525

Every student receives a ribbon for the flat and course portion of the show!

Double J encourages family and friends to come out and cheer on the rider. The $85 entry fee includes one flat and one course group class.

A few things to keep in mind:

-Please make sure you give us 4 separate horses. It is very important for our horse selection process. These horses should be horses you are confident on and ones you regularly ride in your current lessons.

-We will assign ride times and horses 1 week prior to the horse show.

-Please sign in at least 30 minutes prior to your ride time. Your specific riding portion of the show will last around 30 minutes.

Friends and families are allowed and encouraged to come cheer you on.

-There is no fee to come watch. You are also allowed and encouraged to stay and watch other classes anytime throughout the day as well as walk around to the different tables and activities going on at the show.

-There will be a concession stand for food and beverages. Please bring cash or zelle.

-We will be selling our apparel and other fun horse items at the horse show. Perfect way to jump start gift shopping for the holidays coming up!

-Double J’s IEA team will be holding their annual bake sale.

-Double J’s IEA team will be collecting items for Coats For Kids. Please bring any gently used or new coats, hats, gloves or scarves of any size to donate to this great cause.

 

-This is a casual student horse show so there is no required apparel for the show.

Closing date for the horse show is October 3rd

-To enter, please sign up using the link below. We can NOT save any spots without registration and payment completed.

JEC Rider Horse Show Signup
Double J Rider Horse Show Signup
Tiny Rider Class

Tiny Riders will be competing in a group setting each with their own leader on the ground. Students will do a small flat portion and then an obstacle course. Each student will receive a champion medal! Priced at $40.

Horse Show Tiny Rider Class

New Summer Class: Hollywood Horses!

Hollywood Horses

Ages: 3-7 years old

Available: 12:30-1:30 pm on Wednesdays

Animated animals capture our hearts and fuel our imaginations! Explore some of our favorite four-legged characters during Hollywood Horses. Each week will focus on a different beloved steed while we participate in activities such as creating crafts, playing games, hearing stories, watching video clips or preparing fan favorite recipes. Our fairytale class would not be complete without an enchanted ride on one of our own resident celebrities (rides are instructor-lead and weather dependent). Don’t miss out on this NEW animated adventure!

 

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Early Preschool Program: Little Ducklings

*NEW* Preschool Farm School: Little Ducklings

Ages: 2.5-4 Years Old

Available:  Every Monday all year long! Spots are very limited!

Calling all ducklings ages 2-4! Waddle over to Double J Riding Club and get your feet wet in our newest Farm School addition: Little Ducklings! Each Monday we will explore different animal groups, all while becoming comfortable with our letters, numbers, shapes and colors. We’ll practice following directions, develop our fine and gross motor skills and grow our social skills with our new friends. This program is perfect for transitioning your little one into a school setting. Our flexible model allows for one adult to accompany your child until they are comfortable staying on their own. Our instructors will work with you to offer your child more independence at a comfortable speed. Whether you want to just dip a toe in or dive right in, this program is for you!

Note:

Child does not need to be potty trained to attend on their own, but they must be in a pull-up. If there is an accident a guardian must be able to return to Double J Riding Club to assist their child.

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