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Feb 222013
The next full “Learn to Ride” 10 week riding program begins in September, with a full complement of stable management (usually Monday evenings). An Introduction to Horses will also be offered on Saturdays for Horse Enthusiasts 9 years of age and under. (6 week program) Advanced deposits of $100 are required to save a spot. Regular weekly lessons also take place for intermediate and advanced students who may take advantage of the 10 week reduced pricing.
The next 10 Week Program Week Starts September 9th to 15th as Week # 1
(No lesson week of Thanksgiving, October 7 – 14) and finishing November 18th with a make up week November 25th (week 11, which you may take as an additional riding lesson).
We will host a Fun Schooling Show Fall Wrap Up Saturday December 2nd .
Group lessons are $50 plus GST for 1 hour in duration when taken in the 10 week program. Stable management is $100 for all 10 sessions.
Monday: Katryna*
5:00 – 6:00 Stable Management
6:30 – 7:30 GROUP #1
7:30 – 8:30 GROUP #2
Tuesday: Katryna*
5:00
exact time TBA GROUP #1
exact time TBA GROUP #2
exact time TBA GROUP #3
8:00 pm
Wednesday: Katynra*
5:00
exact time TBA GROUP #1
exact time TBA GROUP #2
exact time TBA GROUP #3
8:00 pm
Thursday: Val
5:45 – 6:30 PRIVATE
6:30 – 7:30 GROUP Intermediate
7:30 – 8:30 GROUP or PRIVATE
Friday: Lease day
430 – 730 pm Supervised youth lease riding
Ask your Instructor if you are eligible to lease a horse and practice ride on Friday evenings
Saturday: Val and Julie* alternate
1:00 Val/Julie alternate GROUP – beginners
2:00 Val/Julie alternate GROUP – beginners
3:00 Julie GROUP OR SEMI PRIVATE
4:00 Val adult jump lesson GROUP
Sunday: Val
9:15 PRIVATE –
10:00 SEMI PRIVATE –
11:00 GROUP –
12:00 GROUP – Beginners
*Katryna and Julie also have some day time availability. Contact us directly.
If you would like to join us please let us know as soon as possible so that we may set aside a horse and a spot just for you! Let us know your time and day preference and we will do everything possible to make that arrangement.
We will need a $100 deposit to guarantee your place.
Weekly riding lessons may be booked by calling 306-242-5099, or emailing valsanford@hotmail.com All levels welcome. We have a variety of school horse types and levels, from small ponies to large warmblood show horses with experience in the hunter, jumper and dressage arenas. Instructors are Certified with Equine Canada.
Adult only classes also available at beginner to intermediate level.
Lesson Prices start at $40 + GST
Privates may be arranged prior our 10 week programming, and as riders progress, they may join groups of a similar level. Intermediate riders should contact us about exemption from the stable management and attend an assessment lesson to see which group they are most suited to join.
Click here for 2017-sign up sheet: Lesson Booking Sheet 2017 or call Val 306-242-5099. A deposit of $100 is required to save a spot.
The stable management sessions will teach and allow the Riders to practice the skills necessary to prepare and look after their horse for riding. Stable management is $20 per session plus GST and usually runs weekly on Monday evenings. Price reduction available in cases where riders are taking weekly lessons.
For those new to the sport, what to wear?
* layers so you can be warm during the cool evenings or in the barn after your lesson
*a boot or shoe with a one inch heel (called paddock boots)
*long pants which are snug but not too tight. Jeans are fine, so long as there is no back pocket “bling” decoration (this will scratch the saddle) with minimal inside seam is recommended.
*gloves are recommended but not necessary, we will provide you with a safety approved helmet.
*water on site is from a well, but potable, however feel free to bring your own if yu wish!
We teach in a large indoor riding arena, in weather no colder than minus 15 degrees, not including wind chill. Check the home page for local temperatures.
Email: valsanford@hotmail.com Phone: 306-242-5099
Feb 142013
This September 2017 we are excited to host Hendrik Gaebel from Gottingen Germany, Reit Master and Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association Stallion Inspector. As part of this year’s Inspection he will visit Saskatoon and provide riders with a dressage clinic and education. Contact Val Sanford to book a spot, space is limited. valsanford@hotmail.com or 306-230-5823
We regularly host Advanced Clinicians and in the past, Trailer loading 101 with Dr. Kate Robinson and Wayne Ward, Riding from the Ground up – with Wayne Ward, Carine Cudmore King Johns Hunter/Jumper, Sandy Alexander (BC) Hunter/Jumper, Henk Glijn Dressage, Chute Jumping Theory & Practice – Lisa Longtin, Val Sanford and Wayne Ward, Zuzanna Schrammova – Riding with your Mind, Wendy Walker Ground Handling, Skye Walker (Holland) Jumper, Hendrik Gaebel – (Germany) dressage and jumping and vaulting with Dr. Trisha Dowling.