Riding Lessons & Horse Programs
Swell Equestrian offers horseback riding lessons to those within the Halifax Regional Municipality and beyond. We are located in beautiful Lawrencetown, a 10 minute drive from Cole Harbour, 20 minutes from Dartmouth and 30 minutes from Halifax. Our programs are catered to both beginner riders and intermediate. Our experienced riding instructors will help determine what level or program you would be best suited for.
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Learn to Ride
Beginner Riding Lesson Program
We teach people of all ages and abilities how to begin riding horses. This group is for students who have never ridden a horse in a lesson program before, and who are new to horses. They can expect to learn how to handle a horse on the ground, general care for a horse, groom, tack up, and begin walking and trotting on horseback.
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Parents, friends, or guardians are required to stay for the duration of the lesson and help lead the horse the rider is on while the instructor gives direction. The Learn to Ride program is a three-month commitment offered four times per year.
Enrolment occurs the first week of:
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November
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Registration is now open for our next Learn to Ride Program! The first lesson is Saturday, November 2, 11:00am-1:00pm. Please enroll using the button below, and send a copy of the signed waiver to swellequestrian@gmail.com.
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Offered for ages 7+
Cost: $305 (incl. HST) monthly, for 1 lesson per week for group lessons (3+ participants per lesson)
Time commitment: 2 hours once weekly
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Please complete the enrolment form online, and print, sign and date the waiver form and send a picture/scan via e-mail to swellequestrian@gmail.com
Beyond Beginner
Intermediate Program
This program is designed for students who have some experience with horses, know basic horsemanship and are able to walk, trot and canter on horseback. This program is designed for riders who wish to continue their training and learn how to jump.
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Offered for ages 7+
Cost: $305 (incl. HST) monthly, for 1 lesson per week for group lessons (3+ participants per lesson)
Semi-Private lessons are $91 (incl. HST) per lesson (2 participants)
Private lessons are $102 (incl. HST) per lesson (single participant)
Time commitment: 2 hours once weekly
Please complete the enrolment form online, and print, sign and date the waiver form and send a picture/scan via e-mail to swellequestrian@gmail.com
Equestrian Canada Rider Levels Program
We encourage students to formalize their riding education and skills by completing the Equestrian Canada Rider Levels. This provides a structured and tiered foundation for handling and riding horses at all levels. Lesson horses are available for riders who wish to be tested for their Rider Levels.
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