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!
Next session begins January 3rd at the indoor arena at KRC. Registration opens November 22nd!
See KRC: Kamloops Race Central Facebook for more information on the venue. Address is 485 Mount Paul Centre Way!
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 !
Ages 5-7
Beginner Horsemanship
Intro to Horses
- 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.
- Open to beginners as well, this class is going to use the rodeo events in particular to teach the kids how to properly communicate with the horses and gain confidence. This class will cover events like barrel racing, pole bending, stake race and roping!
Intro to Horses
- Have a little cowboy or cowgirl that isn't quite sure about horses yet? In this class we start with building confidence off the horses and progress from there. We will go over horse safety, parts of the horse, ground work and of course riding!
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.
Ages 13-17
If you are don’t see the class that fits you please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you!
Beginner Barrel Racing
Beginner Rodeo
Trail/Obstacle Class
- 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 Rodeo
- 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.
Trail/Obstacle Class
- We have found that one of the easiest ways to build the confidence of a horse or rider is with obstacles! Teaching a rider to build their horses confidence helps them understand it on a deeper level. Students will teach their horses to cross, side pass and even jump over obstacles on the ground and on their back. This class will teach students a deeper level of body control and halter work with their horses on the ground. The tools they learn on the ground will transfer over to their horsemanship skills when riding. This class is open to all levels.
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. 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.
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 Running Shoes
* Riding Helmet if available ( We have helmets you can use as well! ) no bike helmets permitted
* Dress for the weather
* Boots or Running Shoes
* Riding Helmet if available ( We have helmets you can use as well! ) no bike helmets permitted
Please have a look at our policies below!
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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.
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Fallon Bailey is no stranger to horses but new to our Lesson program in 2021. We could not be more thrilled to have her as part of the team. Growing up on a ranch in Vanderhoof, Fallon has been in love with horses for as long as she can remember. She went from beginner riding lesson to working for large ranches and horse trainers! It has always been her passion to share her knowledge of horses with others. Fallon's goal as a coach is to help students achieve their riding goals and help them properly communicate with horses.
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