Question 1

What clothing should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Students need to dress for the weather. Our lessons run full year rain or shine, you may be outside in light rain or bright sun. Similarly, in the winter our indoor arena is not heated, so it can be very cold.

Summer: 
Long snug pants and shirts that are able to be tucked in are required to prevent injury and closed toe shoes with a small heel are required.

Winter: 
Layering is best in the cold weather as the kids will warm up as they work. Warm socks and toe warmers help on the really cold days. We recommend thinner gloves with fleece so the students can feel the reins, with leather or some type of grip on the palm. We want those reins to stay where they are.

Question 2

Where can I buy gear and clothing?

Accepted Answer

We have a few tack stores in the area, that can help you get set up with everything you need to start riding.

Sprucewood
1982 Perth Line 29, Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0

Greenhawk
15 Sheldon Dr. Cambridge, ON N1R 6R8

Brubacher's Harrness Supply
6377 Yatton Side Rd, Wallenstein, ON N0B 2S0

Pleasent Ridge Tack Store
754 Colborne St. W, Brantford, ON N3T 5L5

Also Facebook Marketplace has lots of used and like new equipment and clothing to help set your student up for success.

Question 3

What gear do I need for my first lesson?

Accepted Answer

Long Pants reaching past the knee
Boots with a small heel
Helmet

Question 4

What time to arrive for my Lesson?

Accepted Answer

You should always arrive 30 minutes before your ride time. You will be expected to fetch, brush and tack up your pony, with help from the staff. There will be the odd time that your horse is used ahead of you and you will not have to tack up, but you never want to bank on this, as students miss lessons for a variety of reasons.

Question 5

What does my lesson entail?

Accepted Answer

You will have a tack up and brush period before your lesson. Your lesson will start at the time given to you, your student will learn the basics of riding from walk, trot and canter through to jumping courses and technical riding application. You will then have a 30 minute untack and brush down period where you learn horsemanship and care for your pony.

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