Lesson Information
Our motto is to learn, have fun and to be safe! Come and enjoy quality instruction in a relaxed environment while mastering your riding discipline. Dressage, Hunter, Equitation and Jumper lessons are available at the facility on various days with make-up lessons or additional training times arranged as needed. Riding disciplines can change from lesson to lesson or within the one lesson itself. Private or semi-private lessons are available.
Yearly OEF insurance is obtained from Ontario Equestrian at www.horse.on.ca and is required prior to working around the horses and having lessons – please submit your copies to the instructor once you receive them so they can be kept on file. Yearly Sport Licenses are obtained from www.equinecanada.ca and are needed if you wish to compete in Equine Canada sanctioned horse shows. A Bronze level license is usually chosen if entering into basic sanctioned shows, with one-time upgrades available if needed. If you require more information regarding these two items, please don’t hesitate to ask!
Show Fees and trailering is available. Fees depend on the number of students participating, where the show is located and who trailers or the trailering service used. Please ask for details before each show.
Lesson Cancellations / Make-up Lessons
Please notify your coach in person or by calling/messaging the cell phone. Twenty-four hours in advance is most appreciated if you are unable to attend.
Bursaries and Grants
Various grants and bursaries are available through private agencies and government programs. Please inquire for more information and the requirements needed to apply.
Riding Attire
Approved SEI/ATSM riding helmets with attached harnesses MUST be worn at all times while riding regardless of age, discipline or ability. It is encouraged to all participants to wear their helmets while working with the horses as well. Boots, either rubber or leather with a small heel is required. Gloves are optional. Dress comfortably and appropriate for the weather conditions. NO jeans please!
Show Riding Attire
Approved SEI/ATSM riding helmets with attached harnesses MUST be worn at all times while riding. Girls must have their hair pulled back neatly and placed into a hairnet. Please no jewelry (watch is fine) and very little make-up. Black boots, either rubber or leather with a small heel is required. Gloves are a must. If you do not have show attire, prior to purchasing ask us as there are many riders lending or selling various items on a regular basis! Traditional show attire is needed – please see variations for the different disciplines listed below:
Dressage – White/cream/beige breeches, black tall riding boots or black paddock boots and half chaps (depends on level competing), white or pastel shirt with sleeves, stock tie and pin, black/dark coloured jacket and black/white gloves.
Hunter and Equitation – Cream/beige/grey/tan breeches or jodphurs, black or brown riding boots, white/coloured shirt (solid or pin-striped) with ring collar and pin, black/grey/dark coloured jacket and black gloves.
Jumper – White/cream/beige breeches, black riding boots, white/light coloured shirt (solid or pin-striped) with ring collar and pin, black/grey/dark coloured jacket and black gloves.
As funny as it seems, please be aware of what under garments you do wear as colours/patterns are visible through your clothing!
