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fsOneColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1673" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_1674" > <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnWideLeftLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_9331" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleTwoThirds fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_9332" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_1675" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p><span class="lead-in">Fountain Valley is home to a herd of more than 40 school horses and welcomes both Hunt Seat and Western riders representing all genders and skill levels; from competitive and experienced to never-before-ridden.  </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleOneThird fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_9333" > <section class="fsElement fsEmbed" id="fsEl_9334" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">Get to Know the FVS Riding Program</h2> </header> <div 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riding on the FVS Prairie" data-aspect-ratio="0.6666666666666666" 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data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706722511/fvsedu/ftl4pjdbku9fhao7oe6w/EnglishRiding.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706722511/fvsedu/ftl4pjdbku9fhao7oe6w/EnglishRiding.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706722511/fvsedu/ftl4pjdbku9fhao7oe6w/EnglishRiding.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706722511/fvsedu/ftl4pjdbku9fhao7oe6w/EnglishRiding.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200}]" data-resource-description="" data-resource-filename="EnglishRiding.jpg" data-resource-uuid="a99c3f45-6d69-48cb-be08-6a8d79a7a108" id="" src="" title=""></picture></figure> </div> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <h3>English Riding</h3> <p>Founded at FVS in 2003, the English Riding program is structured around the American forward seat riding system as supported by the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA). Riders can participate with their personal horses or ride one of the School’s horses, capable of taking riders from their first jump to coursing 3’. </p> <p>Fountain Valley is proud to offer three class groups with qualified instructors–all accomplished riders and many certified by the USHJA–to support riders at any level. Riders also benefit from on- and off-campus clinics led by talented equestrian coaches such as Bernie Traurig, Joanne Warring, Julie Winkel, and Nick Karazissis. Riders have also attended programs like the Emerging Athletes Program (EAP).</p> <p>In addition to participating in local and A-rated shows, the School’s English Riding program sponsors a highly competitive and successful IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) team, which has won at zones, regionals, and nationals during multiple seasons. Many Fountain Valley alumni, such as Michaela Edwards ’19 of Stanford University, have gone on to ride in NCAA and IHSA collegiate programs, and have also become professional riders, trainers, and veterinarians in the equine industry.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3220" > <div class="fsElement fsContent card dark equal-height" id="fsEl_3446" data-use-new="true" > <header> <div class="fsElementHeaderContent"> <figure class="fsImage"><picture><img alt="Western riders herd cattle from their horses." data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697669814/fvsedu/krgsr5ylucpxmhgbpajs/WesternRiding2.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697669814/fvsedu/krgsr5ylucpxmhgbpajs/WesternRiding2.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697669814/fvsedu/krgsr5ylucpxmhgbpajs/WesternRiding2.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697669814/fvsedu/krgsr5ylucpxmhgbpajs/WesternRiding2.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200}]" data-resource-description="" data-resource-filename="WesternRiding2.jpg" data-resource-uuid="fd673681-c862-41bc-a1b0-009c89bf7d38" id="" src="" title=""></picture></figure> </div> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <h3>Western Riding</h3> <p>Riding, the oldest athletic program offered at FVS, began with the School’s inception in 1930. As a working cattle ranch focused on ranch horses and teaching students to work with animals, the Western Riding program played a vital role in helping FVS’s first students complete their daily chores. Today, the School’s Western Riding program teaches riders horse management, and prepares riders for competition in the IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) with a focus on Horsemanship and Ranch Riding.</p> <p>Students regularly take to the trails of Fountain Valley’s 1,100-acre Prairie and have opportunities to participate in overnight pack trips in the mountains near Buena Vista and in PicketWire Canyon twice per year. In the Western Riding Program, students gain a better understanding of horsemanship by taking care of their assigned horses and learning grooming, tacking, and the safe handling of a horse. In the saddle, they not only work on skills in Horsemanship but also in Ranch Riding, and – for more advanced riders – Reining. The spring season offers a chance for students to go back to the roots of FVS and practice working cattle, sorting, and penning.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_4894" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnWideRightLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_4891" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleOneThird fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_4892" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_4896" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <figure class="fsImage"><picture><img alt="Equestrian athlete wins a ribbon." data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693587408/fvsedu/syakopw8cl33phuj5djg/Equestrian.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693587408/fvsedu/syakopw8cl33phuj5djg/Equestrian.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693587408/fvsedu/syakopw8cl33phuj5djg/Equestrian.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1693587408/fvsedu/syakopw8cl33phuj5djg/Equestrian.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1693587408/fvsedu/syakopw8cl33phuj5djg/Equestrian.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693587408/fvsedu/syakopw8cl33phuj5djg/Equestrian.jpg%22,%22width%22:1920}]" data-resource-description="" data-resource-filename="Equestrian.jpg" data-resource-uuid="c8269e98-897e-473f-bf3b-0b646565d7e9" src="" style="" width="306"></picture></figure> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleTwoThirds fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_4893" > <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_4895" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <blockquote> <p>The Fountain Valley program is not just about riding. There are so many opportunities to improve yourself as a rider, a horseman, and a person. You learn how to take care of the horse and become thoroughly well-rounded running the barn, feeding the horses, blanketing them, cleaning their stalls, and learning to take care of their medical needs.</p> <p dir="ltr">— Michaela E. '19</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsLayout fsTwoColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3766" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-1 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3767" > <div class="fsElement fsContent card dark topography" id="fsEl_3558" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h2>Riding Facilities</h2> <p>Home to a 150x275 Indoor Riding Arena, four competition-sized outdoor arenas, a covered arena, and tons of outdoor open space to ride, FVS offers extensive accommodations for horses and riders. </p> <p> </p> </div> <footer> <div class="fsElementFooterContent"> <p><span style="color:#ffffff;"><a class="full-width button-hollow-white" data-page-name="Athletic Facilities" href="/fs/pages/379">Tour Our Athletic Facilities</a></span></p> </div> </footer> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3768" > <div class="fsElement fsEmbed" 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class="fsElementContent" > <div class="fsListItems fsStyleThreeColumns"> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-9 fsTag-25" data-post-id="60" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_3254_60"> <div class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink "><div data-aspect-ratio="1.4698795180722892" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732230295/fvsedu/eaz0xpeoclpo1gfsw8sg/AnnaHanna.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732230295/fvsedu/eaz0xpeoclpo1gfsw8sg/AnnaHanna.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732230295/fvsedu/eaz0xpeoclpo1gfsw8sg/AnnaHanna.jpg","width":581}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Portrait of Ann Hanna, Director of Riding Program, English Riding Head Coach"><img data-aspect-ratio="1.4698795180722892" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732230295/fvsedu/eaz0xpeoclpo1gfsw8sg/AnnaHanna.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732230295/fvsedu/eaz0xpeoclpo1gfsw8sg/AnnaHanna.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732230295/fvsedu/eaz0xpeoclpo1gfsw8sg/AnnaHanna.jpg","width":581}]" alt="Portrait of Ann Hanna, Director of Riding Program, English Riding Head Coach" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></div> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_3254_60"> Ann Hanna </div> <div class="fsBody"> <h5>DIRECTOR OF RIDING PROGRAM<br /> HEAD COACH, ENGLISH RIDING</h5> <p>(719) 391-5530<br /> <a href="mailto:riding@fvs.edu " target="_blank">riding@fvs.edu </a></p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-9 fsTag-25" data-post-id="61" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_3254_61"> <div class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink "><div data-aspect-ratio="1.4698795180722892" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732230286/fvsedu/f9xdjelqmqatwixnjz2c/ElizabethBjorklund.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732230286/fvsedu/f9xdjelqmqatwixnjz2c/ElizabethBjorklund.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732230286/fvsedu/f9xdjelqmqatwixnjz2c/ElizabethBjorklund.jpg","width":581}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Portrait of Elizabeth Bjorklund, Assistant Director of Riding, Barn Manager, English Riding Coach "><img data-aspect-ratio="1.4698795180722892" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732230286/fvsedu/f9xdjelqmqatwixnjz2c/ElizabethBjorklund.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732230286/fvsedu/f9xdjelqmqatwixnjz2c/ElizabethBjorklund.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732230286/fvsedu/f9xdjelqmqatwixnjz2c/ElizabethBjorklund.jpg","width":581}]" alt="Portrait of Elizabeth Bjorklund, Assistant Director of Riding, Barn Manager, English Riding Coach " class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></div> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_3254_61"> Elizabeth Bjorklund </div> <div class="fsBody"> <h5>ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RIDING<br /> BARN MANAGER<br /> ASSISTANT COACH, ENGLISH RIDING</h5> <p><a href="mailto:ebjorklund@fvs.edu" target="_blank">ebjorklund@fvs.edu</a></p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-9 fsTag-25" data-post-id="303" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_3254_303"> <div class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink "><div data-aspect-ratio="1.3333333333333333" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720466907/fvsedu/nrrfsksq189dsx92rgx7/NoPhoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720466907/fvsedu/nrrfsksq189dsx92rgx7/NoPhoto.jpg","width":480}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Fountain Valley School logo"><img data-aspect-ratio="1.3333333333333333" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720466907/fvsedu/nrrfsksq189dsx92rgx7/NoPhoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720466907/fvsedu/nrrfsksq189dsx92rgx7/NoPhoto.jpg","width":480}]" alt="Fountain Valley School logo" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></div> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_3254_303"> Laura Lynch </div> <div class="fsBody"> <h5>ASSISTANT COACH, ENGLISH RIDING</h5> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-9 fsTag-25 fsTag-29" data-post-id="62" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_3254_62"> <div class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink "><div data-aspect-ratio="1.4698795180722892" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732230276/fvsedu/cpqwybnhzg7sg9bc5z2b/VivianHansen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732230276/fvsedu/cpqwybnhzg7sg9bc5z2b/VivianHansen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732230276/fvsedu/cpqwybnhzg7sg9bc5z2b/VivianHansen.jpg","width":581}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Portrait of Vivian Hansen, Western Riding Coach"><img data-aspect-ratio="1.4698795180722892" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732230276/fvsedu/cpqwybnhzg7sg9bc5z2b/VivianHansen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732230276/fvsedu/cpqwybnhzg7sg9bc5z2b/VivianHansen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732230276/fvsedu/cpqwybnhzg7sg9bc5z2b/VivianHansen.jpg","width":581}]" alt="Portrait of Vivian Hansen, Western Riding Coach" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></div> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_3254_62"> Vivian Hansen </div> <div class="fsBody"> <h5>HEAD COACH, WESTERN RIDING</h5> <p><a href="mailto:vhansen@fvs.edu" target="_blank">vhansen@fvs.edu</a></p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-9 fsTag-25 fsTag-29" data-post-id="166" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_3254_166"> <div class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink "><div data-aspect-ratio="1.4703125" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732230081/fvsedu/tfxjop01blo0dxdeqzbu/GavinCaves.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732230081/fvsedu/tfxjop01blo0dxdeqzbu/GavinCaves.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732230081/fvsedu/tfxjop01blo0dxdeqzbu/GavinCaves.jpg","width":640}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Portrait of Gavin Caves"><img data-aspect-ratio="1.4703125" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732230081/fvsedu/tfxjop01blo0dxdeqzbu/GavinCaves.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732230081/fvsedu/tfxjop01blo0dxdeqzbu/GavinCaves.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732230081/fvsedu/tfxjop01blo0dxdeqzbu/GavinCaves.jpg","width":640}]" alt="Portrait of Gavin Caves" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></div> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_3254_166"> Gavin Caves </div> <div class="fsBody"> <h5>ASSISTANT WESTERN RIDING COACH</h5> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent divider red" id="fsEl_4889" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > </div> </div> <section class="fsElement fsPanelGroup fsAccordion fsPanelIconBefore" id="fsEl_3448" data-use-new="true" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <ul class="fsTabsNav" role="tablist"> <li id="fsTab-3449" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3449" aria-controls="fsEl_3449">What kind of horse shows does FVS attend?</a> </li> <li id="fsTab-3451" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3451" aria-controls="fsEl_3451">Do you offer advanced lessons (higher jumps or more intense horsemanship) or are the riders put in the same class after school?</a> </li> <li id="fsTab-3453" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3453" aria-controls="fsEl_3453">Do you have riding teams? Where do they compete?</a> </li> <li id="fsTab-3455" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3455" aria-controls="fsEl_3455">What are the options for stabling if I bring my own horse?</a> </li> <li id="fsTab-3457" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3457" aria-controls="fsEl_3457">Is the FVS Equestrian Program offered year-round?</a> </li> <li id="fsTab-3459" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3459" aria-controls="fsEl_3459">Can students participate in another sport while also riding at Fountain Valley School of Colorado?</a> </li> <li id="fsTab-3461" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3461" aria-controls="fsEl_3461">How often does the Equestrian Program meet? How many lessons a week? How many riders in a lesson? How long is the normal lesson?</a> </li> <li id="fsTab-3463" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3463" aria-controls="fsEl_3463">Are students able to check the horses out on the weekend for some trail riding or some fun riding? How does this differ if you own a horse or the student uses one of the School's horses?</a> </li> <li id="fsTab-3465" class="fsTabsNavItem " role="presentation"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" href="#fs-panel-3465" aria-controls="fsEl_3465">Are there scholarships available for the Equestrian Program at Fountain Valley School of Colorado?</a> </li> </ul> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3449" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3449">What kind of horse shows does FVS attend?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3449"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3450" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Fountain Valley attends competitions for both its Hunt Seat and Western riders. On the Hunt Seat side, we attend local shows with the Colorado Hunter Jumper Association, which offers a wide range of classes in the Hunter, Equitation, and Jumper divisions. Interested students may also attend A-rated shows at the Colorado Horse Park. The main programming over the school year is the IEA program.</p> <p>FVS’s Western Program attends shows at Latigo Trails for the Winter Buckle series, and may expand to include some AQHA shows in the future. Riders also attend IEA shows in both Colorado and Arizona throughout the school year. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3451" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3451">Do you offer advanced lessons (higher jumps or more intense horsemanship) or are the riders put in the same class after school?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3451"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3452" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Both programs are tailored for three basic levels: novice, intermediate, and advanced. Students are placed in classes with riders at a similar skill level and develop at their own pace. Advanced riders may occasionally remain after class or come during weekend times for extra or private lessons as possible/desired. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3453" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3453">Do you have riding teams? Where do they compete?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3453"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3454" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Both programs offer school-year competitive teams through Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA).</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3455" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3455">What are the options for stabling if I bring my own horse?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3455"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3456" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>FVS offers three options for boarding: stall and run, shared paddocks with run-in sheds, and pasture. Each option has different price points and is decided based on the owner's wishes, availability, and suitability for the horse. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3457" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3457">Is the FVS Equestrian Program offered year-round?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3457"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3458" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>The English and Western Riding programs are offered year-round across three seasons: fall, winter, and spring. You may choose to ride one season or all three. Participation in the riding program for one season also fulfills FVS’s Physical Education requirement. Students local to FVS can ride during the summer as well, taking lessons and horse showing. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3459" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3459">Can students participate in another sport while also riding at Fountain Valley School of Colorado?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3459"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3460" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>This program meets the Physical Education requirement at FVS. Students may participate in riding as well as another sport if they are able to meet the demands of both programs.<br />  </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3461" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3461">How often does the Equestrian Program meet? How many lessons a week? How many riders in a lesson? How long is the normal lesson?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3461"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3462" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Like other sports at Fountain Valley School of Colorado, the Western and English Riding programs meet five times per week and ride from 3:30-5:15 p.m. Class sizes differ by season.<br />  </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3463" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3463">Are students able to check the horses out on the weekend for some trail riding or some fun riding? How does this differ if you own a horse or the student uses one of the School's horses?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3463"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3464" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>The School’s horses work very hard to accommodate riders five days a week and during Interscholastic Equestrian Association team practice on Saturday or Sunday. Unless we have horses that are not being used in the program, we let them rest on the weekend. Students may ride their own horses on the weekend while under supervision.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="fsElement fsPanel fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_3465" data-use-new="true" role="tabpanel" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle"><a role="button" aria-expanded="false" href="#fs-panel-3465">Are there scholarships available for the Equestrian Program at Fountain Valley School of Colorado?</a></h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" aria-hidden="true"> <a id="fs-panel-3465"></a> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_3466" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p>Not in the traditional sense. We offer one "scholarship" per season to cover the monthly riding charge only. 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