Maple Rock Stables
Gowanstown On
Lessons
We offer beginner safe western riding lessons, on experienced horses for ALL ages, from recreational to competitive.
With private or small group classes. All of our lessons include grooming, tacking & riding instruction.
*Please note that we do not offer "make ups" for missed classes.
What you need
* Helmet - a well fitting certified riding helmet (this is law for ages 18 & under)​
* Boots - leather riding boots that cover the ankle & has a small heel (cowboy boots)
* Jeans - bootcut only, leg length down to the heel when knees are bent (roughly 2" longer than every day wear)
* Shirt - well fitted, preferably long sleeve (no tank tops), dress for the weather
RIDER CONDUCT & DRESS ARE IMPORTANT FACTORS IN ENHANCING THE IMAGE OF WESTERN RIDING​​
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Kids Club & Beginner Lope Introduction​
Kids Club is a beginner learn to ride walk/jog program for ages 12 and under. This class teaches basic horse safety, grooming, and riding instruction. With 3 different lessons programs to choose from.
​$140 +TAX for 4 lessons once a week, 45min on horse
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NEW! Beginner Lope is the next step introduction to lope, classes are walk/jog/lope. Focusing on balance, following the motion of the horse & building your riders position/posture.
​$140 +TAX for 4 lessons once a week, 45min on horse
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Western Riding Lessons​
Using a combination of our provincial standardized western riders levels & testing along with the Meredith Manor riding tree methods of specialized training for higher levels of riding.
If what your looking for isn't listed please ask.
- Barrel Racing, Pole Bending & showing
- Western performance & showing
- Ultimate Trail Class (obstacle course)
- Reining, Ranch Riding & Ranch Pleasure
- Recreational
$180+TAX for 4 lessons once a week, 1hr
-Private lessons, based on riders interest
$240+TAX for 4 lessons once a week, 1hr
(only while spaces last)
Traditional Trick Riding ​
Trick riding requires previous riding experience, and a fair amount of physical fitness. Must be able to complete 25 push ups, a 1 min plank and 25 crunches consecutively as a good starting point.
-Beginner Class *on the barrels, in our training gym only
$180+TAX for 4 lessons once a week 1hr
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-Private with your own horse - warm up, stretch and tack before lesson
$240+TAX for 4 lessons
*proper trick riding equipment is required, can be rented
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Equestrian Vaulting​
Vaulting is the combination of gymnastics, dance and horse back riding. No experience required, open to all ages.
-Level 1 Beginner Intro to Compulsories
$200+TAX for 8 lessons once a week, 1hr
This class is a prerequisite to joining the vaulting team
​-Level 2 Beginner Intro to Freestyle
$200+TAX for 8 lessons once a week, 1hr
This class is a prerequisite to joining the vaulting team
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-Competitive Vaulting Team Lessons Program, March - September
$600+TAX (24 lessons) Mondays @5pm
(ask for our full list of dates)
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-Pairs Vaulting Class
$100+TAX per person for 4 lessons
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-Private Vaulting Lesson include certified coach, horse and lunger
$80+TAX
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