Horseback Riding Lessons

Belle Wood offers a structured lesson program emphasizing safety, horse welfare and rider development.

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Our program runs Monday through Friday and Saturdays.

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Beginner to Advance

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Ages 7 and up
 

• Group Lessons

• Semi-Private Lessons

• Beginner Privates **

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With safety being our key focus at Belle Wood, all beginner riders are started in an 8- week program that consists of one-on-one instruction both in the barn and on one of our incredible school horses. 

OE "Learn to Ride Testing & Instructor Mentoring

Following Equestrian Canada's "Learn to Ride" programming, 

riders at Belle Wood can take their riding to new heights with their horsemanship knowledge, riding and overall skillset by partaking in additional development available to them

Continuing, students can grow into the EC Instructor program and work alongside one of Belle Wood's certified coach developers to complete the certification process.

Development Clinics & Camps

Throughout the year, Belle Wood hosts a variety of learning opportunities for #teambellewood to partake in and expand their "tool kit" from First Aid Seminars and Horsemanship Sessions to Clinics with High-Performance Coaches, including Olympian Ian Roberts, F.E.I Judges/Stewards, Veterinarians and Farriers. 

There is always lots to learn, and Belle Wood believes in creating a full-circle education for those looking to expand their skill set; we love it when parents are engaged in learning the sport, feel free to chat with coaches between lessons to learn more!

Competition 

For those with a competitive edge, Belle Wood has opportunities for students to attend local skill development competitions and provincial trillium competitions or head to the sunny south for a month at WEC, Ocala. 

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Each year Belle Wood hosts and "Horse Show Q&A" for parents and riders to ask questions, about rider development plans & training programs. 

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