THE HORSE RIDING LESSON!

HORSEMANSHIP

At Harmony Ranch, we teach horsemanship.

Our personalized approach produces SAFE, CORRECT and THINKING RIDERS. A truly remarkable type of horse riding lesson.

We are dedicated to providing a safe and friendly environment where horse lovers can explore and enjoy learning to ride. Our well cared for horses and high standards of safety enhance your enjoyment of learning. All of our students are mounted on calm lesson horses that are experienced and forgiving with beginner riders.

Your personal growth in horsemanship is the focus of our lesson program. You will develop more confidence, better stamina and rider fitness together with gaining a deeper insight and understanding of horses.

We offer professional and patient instruction following the guidelines of the Equine Canada Rider Program for ages 8 years old and up. Novice adults and nervous riders are our specialty!

Our rates and programs are posted here.

Our Silver and Bronze Rider Level Program focuses on a solid horsemanship foundation and recognizes rider achievement with the awarding of Certificates of Achievement. (See below for further information on this program).

To further complement our lesson program, we offer students the opportunity to take part in our Horse Shows where their skills can be put to the test in a fun no-pressure event.

Leasing is available for students who wish to enjoy the best of horse ownership without the hassles.

For riders interested in further developing their skills and training, we provide testing in the Equine Canada Rider Levels.

The Harmony Ranch

Bronze and Silver Rider Level Program

The purpose of this program is:

* to develop the rider's skill, safety and enjoyment with horses

* to nurture the harmony that exists between horse and rider

* to recognize improvement in rider development by awarding Certificates at each level of achievement

* to stimulate the rider's progress and enjoyment by providing specific, measurable goals

* to provide riders with the opportunity to enjoy further riding privileges at Harmony Ranch (ie Horse Shows, Leasing, Practice Rentals, Clinics)

* to prepare riders for Equine Canada Rider Level Tests by providing them with the opportunity to evaluate their progress at two specific "pre-test" levels

Equine Canada Rider Level Workshops and Testing Scheduled throughout the year.

The Equine Canada Rider Preparation Course is a nationally recognized program consisting of four Rider Levels. Each level requires the rider to successfully pass a written, practical and riding test.

The Harmony Ranch Bronze and Silver Rider Level Program can be part of a progressive process to develop the skills necessary to attain Equine Rider Levels or simply to enhance the rider's pleasure and knowledge during their time spent with horses.

Come See and Ride the Difference!

SHORT STIRRUP LESSONS

Private instruction for riders 6 - 11 years old. The children learn about grooming and tacking and safe handling of the horse on the ground as well as riding instruction. Each lesson is 45 minutes long.

Our rates and programs are posted here.

Like all of our lessons, this is a safe horse riding lesson for children. It's a non-competitive way for children to enjoy horses and get active. Exercises on the lunge include work on balance and focus. Please call for available times.

Please note:

Prices are subject to change.

There is a weight restriction of 190 lbs.

Riders must be familiar with our policies and conditions document. Our complete pricing schedule including monthly fees and any missed lesson policy are also contained in this document.

New to horseback riding?

Western riding was developed from the needs of the American cowboy. Although the equipment is very different, the basics of both disciplines are similar. At the more advanced levels, Western riding can lead to horse show competitions if that is where the rider's focus is.

A Western horse riding lesson is an enjoyable way to get fit, enjoy the outdoors and be with animals. Western riding lessons help develop the rider's balance, core strength, body awareness and concentration skills.

Both English and Western riding are equally challenging and fun to learn! In English riding at the more advanced levels, riders learn to jump their horses. Many riders (especially beginner adults) don't want to jump the horses and this makes learning to ride Western the ideal choice because in Western riding we don't jump.

Here's more information on riding styles.

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