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Trent River Stables is run by Andrea Veldhuyzen, who offers riding lessons, training, and mentoring. Andrea works with horses and riders across several disciplines, including dressage and Western riding. She has a background in dressage and Western speed events. Her services include starting young horses and working with nervous or older riders on confidence.
Miron Valley Stable is an equestrian centre near Trenton, Ontario, in the municipality of Quinte West. It offers English, Dressage, Hunter, basic Western and therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults. The stable also runs trail riding for the public on its farm trails and summer camps. The facility has indoor and outdoor arenas, pastures, and hosts its own schooling shows for its riders.
Ecurie Vincent Gabriel is a riding centre in the Drôme region, a few minutes from Valence. It offers riding lessons and courses for all ages and levels, as well as adapted riding for people with physical or mental disabilities. The stable also sells sport and leisure horses and offers half-board for clients' horses. The centre is located at the heart of the Drôme.
Pôle Hippique de l'Etoile is an equestrian centre in Chabeuil, near Valence in the Drôme. It runs riding lessons through its riding school and offers several boarding formulas for horses, including box or paddock and pasture options. The site describes an arena, floodlit riding ring, obstacle course and a track of more than 1.5 km on a property of over 6 hectares. The centre states it holds the French Equestrian Federation animal welfare label.
EQi Harmonie is an equestrian farm in the Coiron volcanic massif in Ardèche, France. It offers horse boarding, either as pasture and paddock keeping or with training work included. The farm also provides riding lessons for all levels, riding courses, and rides out on horseback. Its offer is aimed at riders who want to experience horses differently, with groups of people and horses in a family setting.
Domaine équestre des Pialoux is an equestrian centre near Valence in the Drôme. It offers riding lessons, private lessons and riding courses for riders. Riding outings on horseback and on ponies are available, with bookings by phone. The centre also provides horse boarding (pension) for owners, with visits by appointment.
Belleview Hill Farms is a family-run farm that offers private mini horse lessons for ages, offered seasonally. The farm also provides horse boarding and keeps a range of other animals, including donkeys, a highland cow and goats. The owners train horses, including retraining thoroughbreds who have come off the track. The farm also runs petting farm activities alongside its horse programmes.
The Stable Equestrian runs an equine assisted learning program for youth and their families, in which participants form bonds with horses and complete exercises that build skills and confidence. It also offers horseback riding lessons and pony parties. The business gives second careers to horses that may have been unwanted, including rescues and off track thoroughbreds. It is also qualified to provide short term respite care for youth and their families.
Hope Ranch Retreat is a family-owned ranch in Omemee, Ontario, offering western and English riding lessons. The ranch also provides boarding for horses, with pastures, hay, and daily water access. Trail rides are offered along trails connected to the Trans Canada Trail system. The ranch describes itself as a haven for rescued horses.
Frosted Hill Equestrian is a freelance equestrian business founded in 2013 by Kristin McCullough, offering services in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario. The business provides riding lessons and coaching focused on building rider confidence and education. It develops riders for the Hunter/Jumper and Dressage rings. It also trains and sells young horses for the Hunter and Dressage competition ring.
Langman Farms & Equestrian Centre offers horseback riding lessons for riders from age 6 and up, from beginner to advanced. The farm also provides boarding on 100 acres with paddocks, a stall barn, and a sand ring. Its competitive teams attend schooling and rated shows across Ontario. Lessons follow the Ontario Equestrian Learn to Ride Program.
Woodwind South offers horse riding lessons, camps and clinics. Its website presents riding instruction as the core of the business. The homepage does not list further details about the programs or facilities.
Grandview Farm is an eventing facility in Oro, Ontario, owned and operated by international event rider Sarah Irving and Canadian Team member Bob Holman. The farm offers instruction and training for event horses and riders from beginner to advanced, in dressage, show jumping and cross-country. Boarding is available, including a full care program and monthly full training of the horse. The farm also prepares and shows horses for sale and assists buyers and sellers.
Muskoka Horse Co. is an equestrian centre in Coldwater, Ontario. It offers English riding lessons for beginner to advanced riders, taught on its own lesson horses. The centre also provides indoor boarding for horses and support for showing. Its coaches are certified by Equestrian Canada.
Dream Valley Ranch offers full-service outdoor horse boarding, with horses living in a herd on pasture year-round. Boarders have access to an indoor riding arena, an outdoor sand ring, and trails. Riding lessons are offered on the property, including an evening riding school, and the ranch also runs horse camps. The farm is presented as a home where the horses' health and happiness are a priority.
Les Ecuries de la Croisée is a horse yard located in Alixan, about 15 minutes from Valence. It offers horse boarding in pasture, box-paddock and box-terrace options, with hay, grain and paddock turnout included depending on the package. The yard also provides private and group riding lessons and horse training work. Facilities listed on the site include a 1900 m² arena, a 30x20 riding arena, a 18 m lunge circle and riding trails.
Naturanimo is an equestrian centre in Peyrins, France. It offers riding lessons for ponies and horses, from baby pony classes from age 3 up to advanced riding. It also runs riding courses and outdoor rides, and offers wellbeing programmes for people and horses. The centre is set in a natural environment.
Belle Cheval Training is run by trainer Karen Bessel. The business offers horse training in Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, English Pleasure, Western and Classical Dressage. It also provides riding lessons for riders of all ages and abilities. Karen works mainly with Morgans and Arabians but can train any breed.
Artillery Equestrian is a full-service equestrian facility in Innisfil, Ontario, serving riders of every level. It offers hunter/jumper English riding lessons, from first-time riders through advanced competitive training. The facility also provides boarding for horses owned by riders in its lesson and show team programs, with indoor, hybrid and outdoor options. Lessons are offered in monthly blocks, and the head coach is an Equine Canada Registered Coach.
NeighSay Equestrian is a full-service boarding barn. It offers riding lessons for students of all ages and abilities, along with horse care for horses of all disciplines. Boarding is available with heated barn space, an outdoor arena and local trails for hacking. Exercise and rehabilitation programs are also offered.
Kaiser Stud is a horse riding and boarding facility in Cookstown, Ontario. It offers riding lessons for beginners through competitive riders, including dressage and hunter/jumper. Boarding options include indoor stall board and part-board or leasing of horses. Facilities include an indoor arena, sand and grass rings, and access to trails on the Trans Canada Trail.
Butler Show Horses breeds and raises warmblood and paint horses for all disciplines. The business offers horseback riding lessons on its own lesson horses or on the client's horse, including group and private lessons. It also provides indoor and outdoor boarding and horse training on request. The website states that its horses compete at regional and national shows in Canada and the USA.
Black Equestrian is an equestrian business focused on classical dressage, founded on the principles of classical dressage training. It offers training and re-training of horses of all levels, including rehabilitation from injury and preparation for competitions and sales. Riders can book lessons and coaching, which are about 45-60 minutes long and available in private or semi-private sessions at the client's facilities. The business also starts young horses and sells horses.
Ride Fit Equestrian offers riding lessons and training rides led by professional rider and certified coach Rebecca Munoz. Lessons can be taken on the school horses or on the student's own horse. The business also runs stable management courses and rider fitness programs. The site states that Ride Fit serves the GTA and can travel to clients, with travel fees charged away from the home stable.
