Learn to Ride Programming
Summer Learn to Ride Registration is open now!
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About the WELCA Learn to Ride
The WELCA Learn to Ride program provides participants with foundational skills for horseback riding.
People who complete out Learn to Ride programs get priority choice in other programs such as our Horsemanship or Volunteer Program. The WELCA Learn to Ride program is for those aged 8 and older. As a general rule earlier classes are made up of younger ages and later classes are usually made up of adults.
We have 3 options for our Learn to Ride programs:
1. The Rookie Program runs 4 weeks and offers a taste of the basics.
2. The Introductory Program is the perfect starting place for new or summer camp riders.
3. The Beginner Program is excellent for those who have taken our Learn to Ride programming before.
Rookie Learn to Ride
4-Week Rookie Learn to Ride
This 4-week option is perfect for those looking to dip their toes into horse riding and see if it what you are looking for! Participants will skim over the basics and get to know and ride one of our WELCA horses. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for ages 8 and up. The first class is unmounted and the remaining 3 will be on horse.
Class time options: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm or 7pm
Rookie Session 1 (2023)
Mondays starting July 3, 2023 to July 24, 2023 (4 weeks) - $300
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Rookie Session 2 (2023)
Mondays* starting July 31, 2023 to August 21, 2023 (4 weeks) - $300
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*Riders will have class on Monday, August 7th
Introductory Learn to Ride
8 Week Introductory Learn to Ride
The Introductory Learn to ride provides a more in-depth experience than the Rookie program and is a basic requirement to enter the WELCA Beginner Learn to Ride session and our 10 month Horsemanship Program. Participants will have the opportunity to ride at least 2 of our WELCA horses. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for ages 8 and up. The first class is unmounted for orientation and there is a second unmounted lesson at the halfway point to further learn about horse handling and theory on the ground.
Class time options: 4pm-6pm or 7pm-9pm
Introductory Session - Summer 2023
Tuesdays (July 4 - August 22) or Wednesdays (July 5 - August 23) (8 Weeks) - $590
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Beginner Learn to Ride
8 Week Beginner Learn to Ride
The Beginner Learn to Ride is for those who have already completed our Introductory Learn to Ride from 2020-2022 and are looking to continue developing their horsemanship without committing to the 10 month Horsemanship Program or are waiting for spots to open up. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for all ages. The first class is unmounted and there is a second unmounted lesson at the halfway point to further learn about horse handling and theory on the ground. Riders that have completed a summer camp exclusively are not eligible for this class and must complete the Introductory Learn to Ride.
Class time options: 5pm-7pm or 6pm-8pm
Beginner Session - Summer 2023
Tuesdays (July 4 - August 22) or Wednesdays (July 5 - August 23) (8 Weeks) - $590
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