Become the horseman / horsewoman you have always dreamed of! Whether its your first time or have been riding for years our experienced coaches can take you to the next level. Teaching the Doug Mills method, Training Thru Trust, we focus on liberty work, halter work, and foundation steps that will allow you to create a strong bond with every horse! Our lessons are sold in 6-week packages. All lessons are one hour. Open to all ages and levels!
Registration open below! Next session starts May 16 at the ranch in Barnhartvale!
A little more about our lesson program..
We have been teaching people and training horses for over 30 years and have set up a lesson plan to bring you the most success in the shortest amount of time. Our passion is to share the magic of horses with every person we meet and hopefully create as many horse crazy people as we can along the way! Our training program allows us to offer safe horses and a step-by-step program to help you learn not only how to ride, but how to correctly understand and communicate with horses. We consider the Erin Valley team part of our family and do our best to supply you only with the highest quality of coaching. As our program is progressive, all students will start with the basic horsemanship skills our program is based on and move up from there. Coaches will contact you to switch classes as soon as you can confidently control and communicate with your horse at your current level.
Classes
Have a look at the descriptions below and select the class that works best for you.Don’t see what your looking for? Contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you! Gain confidence, have fun and make life long friends !
If you are don’t see the class that fits you please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you!
Ages 5-7
Beginner Horsemanship
Beginner Rodeo
- Teach them how to ride at a young age! In these classes we teach the kids to properly communicate with horses and how to become confident leaders. We play games and practice events to teach basic riding skills and gain confidence.
- Students can stay in this class until they are can confidently control their horse on their own.
Beginner Rodeo
- This class teaches the basics of horsemanship based around the events of rodeo
- We will cover Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race & Dummy Roping
- This class is a greats step up class from our Beginner Horsemanship
Ages 8-12
Beginner Barrel Racing
Beginner Horsemanship
- Learn the basics of the sport we love here at the ranch. Equipped with well trained barrel horses and barrel coaches we set each kid up for success. We teach the kids the basics of horsemanship, proper leadership, equine communicate skills and of course barrel racing !
Beginner Horsemanship
- Here we will teach you the basics of riding and how to properly communicate with the horses. This class is done in the arena, round pen, obstacle course and one trail ride! We will teach you to become a leader and give you riding skills you can take with you forever.
- In this class we will dive deeper into horsemanship and body control. Beginning with groundwork and confidence building for you and your horse and advancing into more difficult exercises on their back.
- This class is for beginner-novice riders and is all about having fun! From trail rides to riding bareback our main goal of this class is what the kids want to do! Of course we will teaching horsemanship and confidence at the same time.
May 16 Classes Full
Ages 13-17
Beginner Barrel Racing
- Learn the basics of the sport we love here at the ranch. Equipped with well trained barrel horses and barrel coaches we set each kid up for success. We teach the kids the basics of horsemanship, proper leadership, equine communicate skills and of course barrel racing !
- This class is open to all levels of rider and covers the basics of the most popular rodeo events. Barrel racing, pole bending and roping ! Become the cowgirl or cowboy you have always dreamed of.
- Here we will do team building exercises with the group, focusing on building confidence in both horse and rider. We will also go over Horsemanship skills. This class class will dive deeper into horse psychology and ground work/body control.
May 16 Classes Full
Adult Classes
Our adult classes are 18 and up and open to all levels of rider!
Beginner Horsemanship
Beginner Horsemanship
- Here we will teach you the basics of riding and how to properly communicate with the horses. A great place to start for first time riders! This class is done in the arena, round pen, obstacle course and one trail ride! We will teach you to become a leader and give you riding skills you can take with you forever.
- This class is open to all levels of rider and covers the basics of the most popular rodeo events. Barrel racing, pole bending and roping ! Become the cowgirl or cowboy you have always dreamed of.
- In this class we will dive deeper into horsemanship and body control. Beginning with groundwork and confidence building for you and your horse and advancing into more difficult manoeuvres on their back.
May 16 Classes Full
More Information
Pricelist
6-Week Session
* max of 4 students *
6 week program - $450 plus GST
Price includes a once a week, one hour, riding lesson on the same day and time each week.
6-Week Session
* max of 4 students *
6 week program - $450 plus GST
Price includes a once a week, one hour, riding lesson on the same day and time each week.
What to Bring
* Dress for the weather
* Boots or Slim snow boots
* Gloves
* Riding Helmet if available ( We have helmets you can use as well! ) no bike helmets permitted
* Dress for the weather
* Boots or Slim snow boots
* Gloves
* Riding Helmet if available ( We have helmets you can use as well! ) no bike helmets permitted
Click below to submit your Registration package!
Please have a look at our policies!
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COVID-19 Restrictions
* Please bring your signed registration forms with you or email to us prior to your appointment * Please pre-pay for your ride via credit card or e-transfer * Please stay home if you feel under the weather in ANY way! We cannot serve you if you are showing any sickness symptoms. Thank you for supporting us during these times! |
Our COVID-19 Precautions
* Sanitizing brushes, tack and helmets after every use * Doing our best in all situations to remain social distancing * Making sure our staff is feeling their best with ZERO sickness. * Frequently disinfecting washrooms and all surfaces. |
Our Coaches
Sydney Deley is no stranger to Erin Valley and the Training Thru Trust Method. From years of riding lessons to years of coaching, we are so blessed to have her on our team. Sydney specializes in horsemanship and rodeo events. From competing in High School rodeo in multiple events to training her own horse and winning the "Spring Horsemanship Challenge" she knows the steps it takes to take a horse and rider from start to finish!
Kelcie Mills has grown up on the ranch and has loved every minute of it. She has been competing in rodeo since she was three years old using horses she has trained herself using her dads program. Spending her time teaching lessons, training horses and hosting camps she feels she is truly living her dream. Kelcie is only available for select lessons during the winter months and specializes in her Barrel Racing Program.