Circle R Ranch Ontario

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Delaware, Ontario, Canada
Est. 1966
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Riding Lessons

SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Learn to Ride Western: Adult Riding Lessons*

Series of 4 x 1.5 hour progressive lessons.

Horses are our partners, our teachers, and our friends. These lessons will broaden your understanding of horses and help you develop your skills & knowledge in western pleasure trail riding. Designed to increase your confidence for handling and riding horses, each lesson includes a practical horsemanship session and instructional trail ride. 

*There is a maximum rider weight limit of 180lbs

Spring 2025 Adult Learn to Ride: $398 + HST for the series for 4 lessons
May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, 2025: Saturdays at 12:30pm to 2:00pm

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Learn to Ride Western: Youth Riding Lessons

Series of 4 x 1.5 hour progressive lessons – Saturdays.

Level 1

This program is for youth 8 years of age and older to learn about learn about horses and riding in a safe, relaxed, fun-filled atmosphere with our qualified staff.

Each 1.5 hour Riding Club lesson includes an instructional trail ride as well as a ground session covering various horsemanship topics and skills. Participants learn the basic skills of western pleasure trail riding, horse communication, and actions around horses that cultivate a positive partnership. Participants will be taught how to mount and dismount, proper riding position, how to walk, stop, control/steer their horse safety and correctly.  They will learn horsemanship terms, the parts of the horse, markings and equipment.

Series of 4 x 1.5 hour progressive lessons

Level 1

Saturdays 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, 2025

Spring 2025 Level 1: $398 + HST for the series for 4 lessons

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Level 2

This program is for youth 9 years old and who have completed Level 1 and/or have attended our summer camp.

Building on the rider’s experience and knowledge from Level 1, youth will continue to learn riding skills while consistently maintaining the proper riding position. After riding and directing their horses independently at a walk, and when the instructor feels they are ready, student will be introduced to a trot.  Horsemanship work continues with learning to groom and care for horses, as well as further horse terms and understanding equipment.

Series of 4 x 1.5 hour progressive lessons – Sundays

Level 2 – Sundays 10:00 am – 11:30 am
May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, 2025

Level 2 – Sundays 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, 2025

Spring 2025 Level 2: $398 + HST for the series for 4 lessons

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Level 3   

This program is for youth 9 years of age and older who have completed Level 2.

Building on the rider’s experience and knowledge from Level 2, youth will continue to learn riding skills. After demonstrating consistent skills on various mounts, students may have the opportunity to experience different gaits. Horsemanship will build on Level 2 work and have an increased focus on groundwork, horse handling, and herd dynamics.

Level 3 – Sundays 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, 2025

Spring 2025 Level 3: $398 + HST for the series for 4 lessons

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Learn to Ride Western: Parent & Tot Riding Lessons

Series of 2 x 45 minute progressive lessons.

For youth aged 5 to 7 yrs, this program is a fun, safe and interactive introduction to riding for our youngest riders. For your child’s enjoyment and safety, Parent & Tot lessons enable you to learn about horses alongside your child as you hand-lead the pony during your child’s session. No previous horse experience necessary.

Sunday, June 8 and June 15 – 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Sunday, June 8 and June 15 – 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Spring 2025 Parent & Tot: $112 + HST for the series for 2 lessons

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All prices above are subject to HST

Please give us a call or email for more information

519-471-3799

info@circlerranch.ca

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