Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, we offer lessons and one time experiences for all skill levels.
At Rivendale Equestrian, we strive to provide a safe and enjoyable equestrian experience for riders of all levels. It is our goal to create a welcoming environment where riders can develop their skills, build confidence, and form lasting connections with horses. Our Equestrian Canada Certified coaches and incredible lesson horses are here to help you reach your equestrian dreams.
At Rivendale Equestrian we offer beginner to advanced english lessons & Dressage. Our program is designed in combination with the Equestrian Canada Rider Level Program, classic Dressage & natural horsemanship.
Not only will you learn how to ride, but you will discover the importance & enjoyment of unmounted skills such as grooming, tacking, safe handling & horse care.
Our dressage program is designed for the adult amateur who is either taking their first steps in dressage or those continuing to learn.
We want you to not only learn how to ride the movements in dressage but develop an understanding of the horses anatomical mechanics, develop your feel & learn to truly connect with your horse.
We offer lessons to riders age 6 & up.
We offer 12 week or 8 week sessions throughout the year at a discounted rate. For those who are new to the sport, or our program and wish to try riding before committing to a full session, we also offer a four lesson package.
For those looking to try riding once or visit the farm without riding.
Start Date: Sunday June 9th 2024
End Date: Saturday August 31st 2024
Registration Due Date: June 1st 2024
Session Length: 12 weeks
Session Price: $660 plus hst
*payment plans available
Start Date: Sunday September 8th
End Date: Saturday November 2nd
Registration Due Date: September 1st 2024
Session Length: 8 weeks
Session Price: $440 plus hst
*payment plans available
Introductory packages can be booked at anytime.
To book an introductory package please fill out the registration form.
Once filled, you will receive an email in response to help book lesson days/times.
Intro Package Price: $220 plus hst
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
All riders must wear / bring the following:
Unfortunately, we do not offer helmet rentals. We prioritize or riders safety and not everyone will fit the same size/brand of helmet. A well fitted certified helmet is proven to reduce or prevent injury should an impact occur. For a helmet to work correctly, it needs to fit your head properly. There are multiple factors in determining proper helmet fit such as shell shape, width, padding & chin straps. If all of these elements are not fitted correctly to each individual the helmet has potential to lose its effectiveness. For these reasons, we do not offer helmet rentals as it would be impossible for us to carry enough brands and models to ensure a safe fit for everyone.
For the health of our horses, the maximum weight is 220 lbs.
We offer riding lessons to participants age 6 & up. Our farm visits begin at age 4 & up.
At this time we accept e-transfers or cash. For those registering for a 12 or 8 week session we do offer payment plans.
To receive a make up lesson, riders must cancel a lesson with 48 hours notice sent via text or email. Each student is allowed only one make up lesson per session. Any other cancelled lessons will be forfeited. If the facility has to cancel a lesson for any reason, we will absolutely provide a make up lesson, credit or refund.
All lessons are non-refundable. A lesson credit will be provided if the cancellation policy is followed.
All of our riding lessons take place outdoors. Unmounted stable management lessons will take place both indoors and outdoors. If there is inclement weather an unmounted lesson will be provided in lieu of a riding lesson. These unmounted lessons are an essential part of equestrian sport.
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