Learn to Ride Lesson Program
​About the WELCA Learn to Ride
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The Learn to Ride program is designed to introduce you to the fun, fitness, and challenge of horse riding!​ Over the course of the 2 hour lessons, the Teaching Assistants will teach you about horse behaviour, handling, grooming, and tacking up your horse. During your time in our indoor, temperature-controlled arena, the Riding Instructor will teach you how to work with your horse as a team to go through obstacles, over poles, and complete basic arena figures, as well as how to trot!
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Whether you are brand new to horses, rode in lessons many years ago, or have ridden but never with an instructor, this is a great kicking off point to learn about how the lesson program works and if WELCA is a good fit for you!
The pricing includes the use of a lesson horse, all tack and equipment, boots and helmet rental, and instruction by the TA'S and Instructor. The first class is always unmounted so that you can meet the team and go over all of the information needed to get you in the saddle!​​​​​​​​
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Horse Riding Program Progression
Step 1: Introductory LTR: Build the foundation of terminology, handling, and riding
Step 2: Beginner LTR: Increase independence and proficiency of basics, expand repertoire of skills
Step 3: Horsemanship Program: Long-form progression of horse riding lessons following the Equestrian Canada Rider Level guide to reach more advanced skills including cantering and jumping.
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Please note: A minimum of 3 students is required to run our Learn to Ride programs. If requirements are not met, you may be contacted about alternative timing/combining classes.As a general rule earlier classes are made up of younger ages and later classes are usually made up of adults.​​​​​
Accelerated LTR Lessons
In the summer we offer options to complete the Introductory and Beginner together and stay with the same classmates, instructor, day, and time. Riders will be ready to join horsemanship in September after completing these programs!
Accelerated Saturdays
Schedule: This combined Intro/Beginner LTR runs all summer long (12 weeks, 12 lessons) starting June 28th and finishing August 30th.
Class Times: 3-5pm
Price: $1,200.15
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Session 1 (July/August)
Unmounted Lessons: Wednesday, June 18 and Sunday, July 27
Riding Lessons: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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Accelerated Monday + Wednesday
Class Times: 4-6pm or 6-8pm
Schedule: This combined Intro/Beginner LTR runs for 6 weeks total, with participants riding two days per week (12 lessons).
Price: $1,200.15
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Session 1 (July)
Unmounted Lessons: Wednesday, June 18 and Sunday, July 13
Riding Lessons (M+W): June 23, 25, July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
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Session 2 (August)
Unmounted Lessons: Sunday, July 27 and Sunday, August 24
Riding Lessons (M+W): August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 24, 25, September 1, 3
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Introductory LTR Lessons
If you are looking at just doing one step at a time and see if horse riding is for you, then you can take the introductory program on its own. The next step after this program would be the Beginner Learn to Ride.
Schedule: The Introductory Summer LTR runs for 6 weeks in either July or August with students riding once per week.
Class Times: 5-7pm or 7-9pm
Price: $624.23
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Session 1 (July)
Mondays: Tuesday, June 17 Unmounted, June 23, July 7, 14, 21, 28,
Tuesdays: Tuesday, June 17 Unmounted, June 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays: Wednesday, June 18 Unmounted, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23
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Session 2 (August)
Mondays: Sunday, July 27 Unmounted, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1
Tuesdays: Sunday, July 27 Unmounted, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2
Wednesdays: Sunday, July 27 Unmounted, August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3
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Beginner LTR Lessons
If you have already taken the Introductory Learn to Ride program at WELCA, then you can sign up for the next step which is the Beginner LTR! The focus is to increase independence and prepare students to join the 10-month horsemanship program that runs from September-June.
Schedule: The Beginner Summer LTR runs for 6 weeks with students riding once per week.
Class Times: 4-6pm or 6-8pm
Price: $624.23
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Session 1 (July)
Tuesdays: Tuesday, June 17 Unmounted, June 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29
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Session 2 (August)
Tuesdays: Sunday, July 27 Unmounted, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2
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