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 Session 1 (Nov to Feb)
Schedule: This combined Intro/Beginner LTR runs for 12 weeks (1 lesson per week) with options on Tuesday and Sunday
Class Times: 7-9pm
Price: $1,200.15
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Session 1 (November to February) - Tuesday
Unmounted Lessons: November 25 and January 6
Riding Lessons: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
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Session 1 (November to February) - Sunday
Unmounted Lessons: November 23 and January 4
Riding Lessons: November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8
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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 LTR runs for 6 weeks with students riding once per week.
Class Times: Tuesdays 5-7pm or 6-8pm / Wednesdays 4-6pm or 6-8pm / Sundays 5-7pm or 6-8pm
Price: $624.23
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Session 1 (November-December)
Tuesdays: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesdays: November 13 (Thurs), November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17
Sundays: November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28​
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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.
Schedule: The Beginner LTR runs for 6 weeks with students riding once per week.
Class Times: Tuesdays 4-6pm / Wednesdays 5-7pm or 7-9pm / Sunday 3-5pm or 4-6pm
Price: $624.23
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Session 1 (November-December)
Tuesdays: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesdays: November 13 (Thurs), November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17
Sundays: November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28​
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