DETC riders range in ages from 5 thru 55+. They learn basic horsemanship from the first lesson on how to clean and tack their horse, and eventually move on through the gaits of English and western riding. Most English riders learn to jump, and the Westernriders can either engage in Gymkhanas or Cow work.

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Although Darcy deals with a variety of breeds including Quarter horses, Saddlebreds, Paints, POA ponies, Dutch Harness Horses, Thoroughbreds, and Morgans, she has a special fondness for Arabians and Half-Arabians.