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Group Horse Riding Lessons

Whitemud has four types of recreational group riding lessons:

  • Junior Riders – for children ages 6 to 7 years
  • Learn To Ride – for children ages 8 to 13+ years
  • Horsemanship – a progressive program for everyone 8 years and up
  • City of Edmonton Summer Camps - a learn to ride program for children ages 8 to 14 years

Due to the popularity of the programs, there may be a wait list.  That is why registrations are only accepted through the office. Please call 780-435-3597.

Junior Rider ProgramA nine-week program designed to give young riders between the ages of 6 and 8 an introduction to riding. Each lesson is divided into two parts: ½ hour is spent learning about horse care, grooming and tack. ½ hour is spent on the horse learning the basics of riding. The program runs in the fall and spring, Saturdays from 4-5 pm. Use of a riding helmet is included. Contact the office at 780-435-3597 for information.
Learn to Ride ProgramA seven-week program designed to give new riders (ages 8+) an introduction to riding. Riders have one hour of riding or stable management per week. The Learn to Ride program runs on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from November to March while the Little Bits program is on hiatus. The use of a riding helmet is included.
Horsemanship ProgramThe Horsemanship Program taught at Whitemud is modeled on the Equine Canada Rider Program. Whitemud students progress through levels as they develop skills and experience. Each rider receives regular progress reports highlighting areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement. The Horsemanship program runs in two 20-week semesters: the fall semester runs from September to January and the spring semester runs from February to June. The majority of students choose to ride for the full term (September – June). Horsemanship classes are held on Monday, Thursday & Friday evenings or all day Saturday. There is a waiting list for this program. Riders coming from other stables are required to have an evaluation from a Whitemud instructor to determine the level.
 

New Sunday Lessons Added to Schedule

Starting November 21, after the end of the Little Bits Therapeutic Riding session, we will run two 8-week sessions with instructor, Sonja Christopher.  Each session will offer 4 different classes:

3:30-4:30: Junior Riders for ages 6-8

4:30-5:30: Learn to Ride for ages 8-14

5:30-6:30: Adult Beginner

6:30-7:30: Adult Advanced

The classes will follow the standard formats for Junior Riders and Learn to Ride.  The Adult classes will be tailored to participants.

The cost for the Sunday at the Stables Program is $400.00.  Full payment is due with registration.  Call 780-435-3597 for information and to register.

Fall Session: November 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2010 and January 9, 16, 23, 2011.

Winter Session: January 30, February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011.

 

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