LESSONS
At North Shore Equestrian Centre, we pride ourselves on our professional teaching staff. We offer a wide range of lessons and coaching. Creating riders who succeed at all levels is what we're all about.
Our Equine Canada and National Coaching certified coaches can instruct you on your own horse, or you can take a lesson on our school horse string - see our school horse picture gallery!
Whether you enjoy the precision of dressage, or the exhilaration of flying over fences, our instructors can meet your needs - find out more about them in our Instructors page.
Lessons take place in our indoor arena, large outdoor ring, or our covered lower arena.
Lessons are available starting at age 8 in group lessons or summer riding camps.
Our riding school is designed to educate students in both riding technique and stable management skills.
Hunter/Jumper or Dressage training programs are taught by our specialized coaches and focus on rider's goals and needs. Our summer show schedule is based on mostly local show at Thunderbird, Milner Downs and Maple Ridge and in the winter we may attend schooling shows as well as host clinics from a variety of high end coaches such as Bill Ulmer, Andrea Strain and Julia Bostock.
Our coaches and staff can also work with you and your horse to create a customized training program to meet your needs.
All of our instructors are Equine Canada and National Coaching Certified horse people who are interested in sharing their knowledge and experience.
Each level, from novice to advanced, has clearly defined yearly goals:
• Our Novice program is geared toward those students who have never ridden or have limited experience. It is an effective introduction to horse care and basic position.
• Intermediate students aim toward developing their riding skills and learning more about horse care and stable management.
• The Advanced program caters to students who are interesting in building skills to lease or own their own horse. Students will learn what is involved in horse ownership, from economics to health care.
Our school horse string consists of approximately 25 horses.
All are competent and safe mounts. Tack is provided for each horse.
Our schooling shows throughout the year give students a chance to
test their abilities in a fun and low stress environment.
At NSEC, we create riders who know how to have fun in a safe and
caring environment. Our school horses are competent and safe
mounts who undergo regular assessment. We require students
to wear ASTM approved helmets and heeled boots when riding.
An important aspect to all of our programs is safety on and around horses.
From September to June, group lessons run hourly from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. We also offer weekday daytime group, private or semi-private lessons. In July and August, we offer week-long 9:00 a.m. to noon or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Summer Day Camps running Monday through Friday (15 hours of instruction).
Our Group Lesson Program runs September through June. We require a minimum enrolment of 4 months, and thereafter 2 weeks' notice to quit.
KIDS AND TOTS PROGRAMS
Mom ‘n’ Tots Program
Moms (Dads too!) can learn to ride and bring the little one (age 4 and up) to ride as well! The child will be mounted on a pony which the coach will lead or ‘longe’ during the time it takes the parent to do a mounted warm up on her/his horse. Then the coach focuses on teaching the parent, all the while leading the child on the pony. No more guilty feelings leaving your child at home while you have fun! Availability weekdays until 3:00 pm.
Pony Play Date
A unique opportunity for your child ( 4 years and up) to get close and personal’ with a pony. This is bonding time - when your child can groom, handle, pick out hooves, braid the mane, ‘dress the pony’ and even help lead itaround the stables. Weather permitting the child may be get up on the pony for a little lead around. This class is group class of up to 4 children. Available weekdays until 3:00.
RIDING SCHOOL LESSON RATES
Lessons payments must be kept current. Payments may be made through on-line banking, by cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard or Interac. For convenience, you can use our automatic monthly credit card debiting system.
Our current rates including HST are:
• Group lesson $58.00/45 minutes*+
• Semi-Private Lesson $63.00/45 minutes**
• Private Lesson $73.00 45 minutes**
• Practice ride only (no instruction) $45.00/45 minutes
• Summer Day Camp $385.00/week
• Moms 'n' Tots $86.00
• Pony Play Date $32.00
*Students need to allow for a minimum of 20 minutes
before and after the lesson for grooming, tacking and untack, etc.
+ Requires weekly enrollment
LESSON RATES ON YOUR OWN HORSE (EC Instructor or Level 1 Coach)
• Group Lesson $42.50/hr+
• Semi-Private Lesson $45.50/45 min
• Private Lesson $55.50/45 min
• Horse Training Session $40.00
+Requires weekly enrollment
SPECIALTY COACH LESSON RATES ( EC Level 2 Coach or higher)
Rates (including HST) are:
Gary Brewster:
• Group/Semi-private $95.50 $110.00*
• Private $118.00 $130.00*
*Riders who do not train weekly with another NSEC coach.
Gina Allan-Belasik:
• Group/Semi-private $75.00
• Private $95.00
Please click below to download your registration form and waiver
All students need to complete the enclosed waiver and contract.
Please return completed forms to the office.
We also encourage you download our Horse Sense 101 Safety Guide and Riders Guide to educate yourself before coming to your lessons.
Rates and Registration
Hunter Jumper and Dressage Program
N.S.E.C. is located near the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and Inter River Park with easy access to many well maintained trails. Boarders and students (with instructor) can enjoy riding year round through a vast network of trails. We do not, however, offer public trail rides or rentals.
Trails
Riding School Lessons
