Equine Education | iron-horse

Iron Horse Ranch provides for a variety programs

Iron Horse Equine and Agricultural Science IHEAS

(Formerly CAESA at Iron Horse Ranch a public funded enrichment program)

Art Classes with Mr. Kyle

Iron Horse Christian Youth Ranch

* Wonderful World of Horses- WWH

*All About Horses- AAH

*Equine Assisted Activities -EAL/EAP

*Horse Amazing Math

Community Programs

*Pima Medical Institute, PPCC

*Family Barn Day

We would love to meet and set up an appointment time before attending any class to see what would be best suited for you and have you meet our horses!

IRON HORSE EQUINE and AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE - IHEAS
Private enrichment program
Formerly CAESA which we provided the classes these past 4 years will now be done in the same manner just only through Iron Horse Ranch
The excellence of the CAESA enrichment program will continue!
The IHEAS Private enrichment homeschool program provides CHA Horsemanship, industry-based experiential learning opportunities for K-12th grade students in animal and plant science. We incorporate entrepreneurship, work study programs throughout the program. IHR classes promote student agency, high quality expeditionary and inquiry-based learning that builds confidence and leadership skills, inspires sense of wonder, and provides students with opportunities to apply concepts to real world situations that provides the skills needed for entry level positions.
Equine Science, CHA Horsemanship, In Hand work, Anatomy, Homesteading/Gardening, Agriculture, Work Study- Apprentice program for entry level Job training, Horse Management and Applied Science,
30-week private enrichment program
for more information on registration and payment plans/options call/text 719-243-0843
email: ihcyranch@yahoo.com
As of June 24, 2026, this is now a private enrichment program operating out of Iron Horse Ranch. (previously public funded since 2001)
Classes begin the week of September 8, 2026 - September thru May
small class sizes minimum 10 students enrolled to have class
CAESA program supports the rescue horses care and upkeep
ART at Iron Horse - Mr. Kyle Instructor
Information about Mr. Kyle- I absolutely love art! As a kid, I always had a pencil in my hand, and I love seeing that passion and interest in young minds. My parents and many mentors encouraged and inspired me throughout the years, and I would love to be a part of your kiddo’s journey. Mr.Kyle has had the privilege of studying at the Florence Academy of Art at their Swedish campus, as well the Gage Academy in Seattle. Both presented great opportunities to expand on technical abilities and diverse mediums in order to grow as an artist.
classes are going to be monthly sessions (4 one day a week classes) that are going to focus on different mediums (watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pastels etc.). In these 3-hour classes students will have the opportunity to explore and fine tune their existing talent with these medium or explore the new beginnings in art!
Classes are 15$ per week, with a discounted price of 50$ if the whole month is paid up front.
(This is a total of 12 hrs. of monthly instruction)
All materials are provided!
Classes will either be 9a-12p or 12:30-3:30p, depending on student numbers and age
These classes will focus on each student's personal interest and style and offer opportunities to building technical skills. Each class will also have a live model - a horse! (And/or other farm creature s:])

Equine Education
We offer Equine Education now at our office location that were previously taught in the classroom setting at High Country on Horse Care & Anatomy Educational Classes (WWH & AAH) with weekly free field trips to IHCYR that offered ride time and foundational skills on horse care using the CHA curriculum and other resources
Focus on Equine Education/horsemanship
WWH and AAH - CHA INSTRUCTION STANDARDS
IHCYR Equine Sessions

WONDERFUL WORLD OF HORSES (WWH) CHA level 1
ALL ABOUT HORSES advanced class (AAH) CHA level 2-4
Wednesday - Friday session with instructor along with fun and educational activities with horses. Youth will develop confidence as they safely care for horses, learn about horse behavior, natural horsemanship, grooming, leading, nutrition, hoof care, bathing and art sessions. CHA Certified Instructors/Certificate holders. Equine Education allows the funds to support horses and continue rescue/rehabilitation/training to teach youth and individuals the magnificent beauty in these incredible animals God created!
Both WWH and AAH sessions 10:00 - 2:30
Session weeks for 2026
June 17,18,19
July 1,2,3
July 22,23,24
Newly added sessions:
August 5,6,7
August 19,20,21
Ages 8 and up (offer some age exceptions)
$265 each session due before session begins and fill out paperwork
Newly added WWH and AAH School year session - Introductory Specials
September - May sessions 30 weeks classes begin the week of September 8
class days will be determined after registration sign up
one day a week 10:00-2:30 pick up by 3:00
Registration begins July 13, 2026
Registration and Payments received by August 11, will receive 1 free private lesson.
contact ihcyranc@yahoo.com with child's name, age, grade level, email and phone number
Payments begin August 1st - for September classes
paid in full will receive 2 private lessons ($130 value)
$1900 school year sessions
Monthly payment options-$225 - 9 automatic payments -full year agreement
Sibling discount $1800 for the student
2 sibling's monthly options-$400 9 automatic payments -full year agreement.
3rd and additional sibling would be $1125
3 siblings' monthly option -$525
Payments are due the month prior to classes
Private and Semiprivate CHA sessions by appointment
Private and Semi-Private
available by appointment during the weeks we do not have other sessions.
Private $65- 1 hr.
Semi- Private $50 1 hr. students need to have completed CHA Level 1
Cancellations: 48-hour notice if not able to attend or it will count for a session
What to bring: Water bottle, lunch, snacks for your child, hat that covers ears, warm jacket. What to wear: Sunscreen, ball caps, long pants, boots (hard and smooth sole, at least one inch heel that covers the ankle. On horse bathing days, shorts are allowed.

Health and Safety: We ask that you use hand sanitizer before using any equipment. We clean all equipment and classroom/waiting room areas. We ask that you drive slowly and use caution and supervise your child in the playground area.
We offer offsite trail riding when Level 2 or 3 is completed in the sessions- minimum of $75 depending on location and length of the trail ride time.
Equine Assisted Learning: 45 min sessions (approx.) O.K. Corral Series - Life Skills and Crisis to O.K. EAL sessions and Horse Amazing Math
Suggested Donation for EAL sessions is $65
Horse Powered Reading (HPR) and Horse Amazing Math (HAM)
Experiential learning that nurtures the development of life skills such as trust, respect, honesty and communication interactively with horses.
There are unique activities developed for each student
Contact IHCYR to schedule Equine Assisted Learning sessions.
Cancellation policy - 24-hour notice if not able to attend or it will count for a session

*Family Barn Day 3rd Sunday each month (weather permitting) 2:30-3:30 Suggested Donation

Volunteer Requirements: Youth need to be in a current session. Adults (18 +) set up an appointment and fill out a volunteer application, pass background check, have previous horse experience. Volunteers help care for the horses. (cleaning, feeding, grooming) We set up volunteer's times on an individual basis. We do not offer riding horses for volunteering.

We Do Not Rent Horses - We are an Equine Education program. All Horses are involved in some or all
aspects of IHCYR.
IHCYR sessions will begin in prayer, themed with specific Biblical principles that represent the yielding of the horses in the same manner our lives need to yield to God and learn of His great love for us!
We desire above all to honor God as best as we can showing His grace and truth in love by demonstrating how our relationship with horses relates to the relationship we have with Him.
Health and Safety If you have any illness, please cancel your sessions and use the hand sanitizer before using any equipment. We clean all equipment and waiting room area and appreciate your understanding as we all help to keep each other healthy.
Donations and class fees support feed, farrier, supplements. We appreciate donations above the educational class fees!

Social Programs
Pima Medical Institute Labs -
IHCYR will assist specific types of court ordered community service. (We no longer participate with Front Range Community Service) Appointments are mandatory. Parent/Guardian must supervise minors for any type of community service
Pikes Peak Community College Externships
Homeschool Field trips with High Country Home Educators
4- H Club Groups
Previous activities offered at IHCYR:( we no longer offer these programs)

IHCYR Equine Weeks/ Half Day Sessions-groups in age ranges from; 7-8, 9-12, 13- 17. Time: 9:30 am - 4:00: pm. or 9:30 - 1:00 and were 2 - 5 days.

Villa Sport Horse Days -2022 Saturday January 30 - EXPO at villa with our petting zoo

ALL REGISTRATION IS DONE BY VILLASPORT

AGES 7-8 and 9-12 These are an important fundraiser for IHCYR (Susan Kamlan -CHA Riding Instructor) and many volunteers will be donating their time. The leaders create a supportive, encouraging atmosphere to help your child gain confidence and skills. These are days filled with learning about horse with a variety of with horse games, building teamwork with horses and each other. Activities include understanding horse behavior, Re-Circling skills, CHA Horsemanship principles, horse care, instruction in safety, including the responsibilities of owning a horse; shelter needs, anatomy, we will teach how to tack up a horse and parts of bridle, bitless bridles, with English and Western disciplines. Basics of Showmanship at Halter skills and patterns. Daily-horse related care, grooming/ bathing the horses and ground exercises, line driving, crafts and games. Miniature Horses /donkey, and horses of various breeds will be part of the classes. We hope to have fun understanding these amazing animals. What to bring: Water bottle, lunch, snacks for your child, hat that covers ears, warm jacket. What to wear: Sunscreen, ball caps, long pants, boot (hard and smooth sole, at least one inch heel that covers the ankle. On horse bathing days, shorts are allowed.