ABOUT LESSONS

Lessons are for everyone. Whether your goal is to enjoy riding recreationally, or to launch your show jumping career, we have a horse and an instructor for you. Learn more than just riding with our quiet trained lesson horses.  Lessons include horsemanship skills both on and off the horse.

Instructors are insured, certified and qualified in the various riding disciplines taught. We follow Equine Canada and CHA guidelines for safety.

Wondering if lessons are for you - YES.

Adults will appreciate the friendly, safe, atmosphere with the ability to learn at your own pace. Youth appreciate the safe and friendly horses and instructors, with progressive, skills based instruction. Very young riders (4-6) like our lead line lessons with instruction mixed with fun games and exercises.

Lessons take place year round, either in our scenic outdoor ring, or large bright indoor arena. Lesson can be scheduled at your convenience by calling the ranch. Group sessions start regularly. Call to find out when the next session which suits your age and riding skill starts! (807) 577-8744. Drive service is available for some of the group sessions on Saturdays.

Riders also have the option of taking Rider Level exams and set themselves again recognized standards of skill.

Lessons are 1 hour in-the-saddle with 30 minutes of supervised time for getting your horse ready and putting them away. Lesson are fun, intense and educational. Lessons are rider focused and based on experience, ability and interest. We help you meet your goals.

GROUP LESSON  SCHEDULE

• 5 sessions: 2010 - May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 Makeup Date June 26 Trail Ride. Cost: $157.50 for 5 lessons. Drive Service $40.
• Next session start September. Custom group lessons are available, year round, if you have a group of 3 or more riders.

Pick/up drop off is at Thunder Bay Mall at 10AM/1:15 or 1:15/4:30.

LESSON PRICES

Ontario harmonized sales tax is included in these prices

Age              Program                           Approx time                 Cost

4-7             Pony Rides                       20 Minutes                   $25

                  Lead –Line Private             ½ hour riding,               $35

      Lessons for young riders     15 min unmounted instruction

7-adult       Private Lessons,                 1 hour riding, ½ hour     $50

                  1-to-1 with Instructor         unmounted

                  Semi-Private Lessons,        1 hour riding, ½ hour      $40

                  2-to-1 with Instructor         unmounted

8-adult       Group Lessons,                 1 hour riding, ½ hour        $35

                  4-to-1 with Instructor         unmounted

8-15           Day Camp                          2 hrs daily riding, $350 per week

                                                           Other horsemanship instruction

Youth         Birthday Parties                    1/2 hr riding                $25

10-adult     Trail Riding                           1hr                             $40

         Extra ½ hr                  + $15