SHADOW RIDGE
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Ride Shadow Ridge
........It'll change your life.
Horses change lives. They give our young people confidence and self-esteem. They give us hope! Riding forms the basis of your
physical fitness routine, the foundation of your social life and a mental escape from the pressures of the daily grind.
Through their beauty, grace and personalities, horses help us accomplish many of our aspirations - self-confidence, leadership, honesty, respect, responsibility and
compassion. Horses also evoke excitement, freedom, adventure and friendship. Everyone wants creativity, challenges, and
personal connections in their lives while at the same time having fun. Using horses as a wonderful vehicle and voice for education, our lesson programs offer an
engaging and effective arena for growth and learning in a safe environment.
Emphasis on Safety, Fun and Friendships while learning to ride.
Solid, quality instruction to encourage and nurture the desire to learn
and provide the means to
achieve fine horsemanship.
OUR LESSON PROGRAMS:
INTRODUCTORY/STARTER: Perfect for the total beginner who has not had lessons previously. Grooming, handling and tacking up
(saddling) skills are taught. Students will be expected to prepare their horses for each riding lesson. Riding lessons cover mounting,
basic positioning and control at the walk and trot.
BEGINNER: For the student who has had previous lessons, can tack up, and has good control over the horse at the walk and trot.
Riding lessons will continue to concentrate on the basics of good riding position, basic aids, and improved control at the walk and trot,
in preparation for canter.
INTERMEDIATE BEGINNER: Riders are confident and cantering. They have practiced a two point position and are doing work
over poles and cavaletti.
ADVANCED BEGINNER: Riders are proficient in basic gaits, working on two track movements, working without stirrups, cantering on
the correct leads and started to work over small jumps.
INTERMEDIATE: Riders are able to complete a Training Level dressage test, they are able to do simple changes, leg yields, lunge a
horse and do a complete course of small jumps (2'3").
Shadow Ridge Ribbon Achievement Levels - helping you to learn all
there is about horses and riding
INTRODUCTORY LESSONS
Introductory lessons are recommended for all new
riders to prepare
you for a group. Initial (up to 4) introductory lessons
$37 (includes HST) for 30 minutes.
GROUP LESSONS
We offer group lessons for children and
adults, couples,
parent and child and ladies groups
from beginners up.
We also have more advanced lessons and a show team
for those
who wish to participate in the local schooling shows.
Regular lessons $37 (includes HST) for 60 minutes.
Advanced lessons $42 (includes HST) for 60 minutes.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are sometimes available if you have specific needs or goals.
Videotaping is available. Call for details and cost.
The Government of Canada's Fitness Tax Credit (FTC) will allow parents to claim a max.
of $500/year for eligible fees paid for each child under 16 yrs of age.
Max. amount of eligible fitness tax credit program allowance is $500/ child.
The parent/taxpayer's tax bracket will determine the actual amount of the tax credit.
Shadow Ridge's 1 week March Break & Summer Camps, in addition to our weekly lesson program qualify for this fitness tax credit.
In accordance with the FTC stated requirements, we offer:
(1) Ongoing (2) Supervised program(s) (3) Suitable for children in which substantially all of the activities undertaken include a (4) significant amount of physical activity that contributes to cardio-respiratory endurance, plus (5) one or more prescribed physical activities; Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility, Balance.
An FTC eligible program should encourage children under 10 years to strive for at least 30 minutes of sustained moderate to vigorous physical activity per session, and 60 minutes for children 10 and older.
An FTC eligible program must:
Run at least 8 weeks, 1 session/week.
Run 5 consecutive days ( camps )
So please don't forget to ask me for those tax receipts!!!
LADIES LESSONS AND TEA SOCIAL
Join a fun group of ladies for tea on weekdays,
and establish new friendships with other horse lovers. After
spending time with your horse and enjoying your lesson, join us
for morning or afternoon tea served in our elegant dining room or cozy country kitchen.
SHOW TEAM
We have a small group of dedicated riders who
enjoy showing at the primary schooling show level. There is
always room for more of our students (adults as well as children)
to join the team. To be eligible for the show team you MUST be taking
at least two lessons per week and ALL LESSONS must be taken at Shadow Ridge.
ADVANTAGES OF RIDING
AT SHADOW RIDGE
Scenic 154+ Acres
Horses
Adventure
Dynamic
Friendships
Our
Own Trails
Wildlife
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Riding Lessons
Idyllic
Setting
Day
Camps
Good
Fun
Enjoyment
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PHOTOS OF SOME OF
OUR STUDENTS
PHOTOS OF STUDENTS AT
SHOWS
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