FUN HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS FOR ALL AGES
From a Certified Licensed Equine Canada Instructor
Providing our students and clients with dedicated, flexible, and affordable equine services to meet your needs and improve yours and your horse's skills.
A BIT ABOUT ME
My love for horses started at a young age however, I didn't start riding seriously until my pre-teens.
I started out as a Western rider, giving me a great foundation of horsemanship skills and versatility. However, as I started to ride different horses, I was able to dabble in different disciplines. The discipline where I found my niche was in Dressage.
This discipline has been the foundation of how I coach my students, how I train my client's horses, and how I educate myself, ironically as it's so close to Western.
I feel that in my teaching and training, supplying a strong foundation for both horse and rider is much needed to benefit them in future training. I also pride myself on being able to encourage nervous riders or beginner youngsters to keep up their good work and by doing so, they progress in their skills at a quick pace.
I'm always trying to learn new skills and training techniques to keep my education up-to-date and of more variety so that I'm able to educate my present and future students on great horse care, horsemanship, and riding skills.
I also love to educate my students and trainees in a safe, kind, and understanding environment, as I feel this is what's needed to make the most of education.
I'm also able to communicate clearly through different teaching styles to be able to instruct students of all ages and abilities.
As a trainer, I want to always create a great relationship with horse and owner, solidify groundwork, and teach the horse proper basics at their pace in order to instill confidence in the horse that can translate confidence to the rider.
In training specifically, I specialize in rehabilitating horses who have had time off - no matter the length.
RIDING LESSONS
Train for Self-Improvement
Whether you’re interested in trying it out for the first time or are looking to improve your skills, Variety Equine Coaching offers various types of lessons for every level of experience.
Browse below for the lessons type that will be the best fit for you and your horse, then give us a call!
ASSESSMENT LESSON
$70
This will be the first lesson you take as a Variety Equine Coaching Student.
It allows for a time of 75 minutes for your coach to assess your skills of tacking up, groundwork, as well as riding and cool-down.
As your coach, we want to ensure that we know your skill set and see where we can start with our lesson plans to get you to your goals as efficiently and safely as possible for you and your horse.
We want to see you succeed!
PRIVATE LESSON
$60
This is a 60 minute lesson time where your coach will build your skills in a one-on-one environment.
These types of lessons can be for the more serious competitor wanting to get from Point A to Point B faster or for the beginner riders that need to build up their skills and confidence to get to the marker of being able to ride with other horses and students in the arena -
more horses = more steering and planning ahead!
SEMI - PRIVATE LESSON
$45 per person (2 people per lesson)
Semi-private lessons are geared towards students who want to learn in a more dynamic environment. These are for the advanced beginners that have their basic skills down-pat to the advanced riders who want to watch-and-learn, bounce ideas off each other, and have a friend to ride with. These types of lessons are also great for riders who are getting back into the sport after some time off as it is a more relaxed environment.
GROUP LESSONS
$35 per person (3-5 people per lesson)
A group lesson is a perfect place for those wanting to build on specific skills while making new friends or riding with old friends. These can be for advanced beginners as well as seasoned competitors!
“Centered riders understand the harmonious relationship between knowledge and achievement. They’re active participants in their own education, reading the writings of the masters, observing other riders, and seizing opportunities to train with someone good.”
Douglas Puterbaugh, Dressage Trainer and Clinician
“Horsemanship should be fun. By learning how to control your horse in any situation, your confidence will greatly increase. When you’re confident, you can relax and enjoy your partnership.”
Clinton Anderson, Internationally Recognized Horseman and Clinician
TRAINING & EXERCISING
Specialized Training Programs and Regular Exercise Programs Available
Specializing in re-starting horses is a part of the horse industry that I think is a great niche to be in. I have found it to be very rewarding to earn a horse's trust and become their source of confidence to further their skills, break old habits, and form a new outlook on life. I enjoy problem-solving and find that when an obstacle has been overcome, the opportunities for that horse could be endless.
In my training, I focus a lot on groundwork and trust-building exercises as well as desensitizing work to build a horse's confidence, trust, and morale. Once they are confident on the ground, their confidence under saddle is improved and more skills can be built.
As all horses are different and some learn at different paces, I do not determine timelines. However, if a client is willing to learn about the training methods their horse is learning and can continue on with their horse after their time-frame has ended, this is highly encouraged.
Please contact me for rates and availability, I look forward to meeting you and your horse!
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