Getting Started with Horseback Riding
No matter your age, taking lessons at an equestrian facility that offers riding lessons on school horses is one of the best ways to begin your equestrian journey. With the right instruction, you will learn the basics safely, build confidence, and develop good riding habits from day one.
Choosing a riding facility can feel overwhelming—but a little research (and a few helpful questions) can make it much easier to find the right fit.
Find a Coach
Finding a qualified, certified coach is central to your equestrian journey. A coach provides expert guidance, personalized training plans, and support as you work toward your goals.
Equestrian Canada's national coaching database lists all certified, active coaches across Canada:
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What to Look for in a Coach
When choosing a coach, consider their certification, experience, and teaching style. A certified coach has completed specific training and has met nationally recognized standards to coach ...
English riding is a form of horse riding seen throughout the world. There are many variations, but all feature a flat English saddle without the deep seat, high back or saddle horn seen on a Western saddle nor the knee pads seen on an Australian Stock Saddle. Saddles within the various English disciplines are all designed to allow the horse the freedom to move in the optimal manner for a given task, ranging from classical dressage to horse racing. English bridles also vary in style based on discipline, but most feature some type of noseband as well as closed reins, buckled together at the ends, that prevents them from dropping on the ground if a rider becomes unseated. Clothing for riders in competition is usually based on traditional needs from which a specific style of riding developed, but most standards require, as a minimum, boots; breeches or jodhpurs; a shirt with some form of tie or stock; a hat, cap, or equestrian helmet; and a jacket.
English riding is an equestrian discipline with many ...
This is our current Privacy Policy, last updated 22 June 2022:
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"Organization" refers to: MANITOBA HORSE COUNCIL INC.
For not-for-profit organizations in Manitoba, the privacy of personal information is governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This Policy is based on the standards required by PIPEDA as interpreted by the Organization
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"Commercial Activity" – any particular transaction, act or conduct that is of a commercial character.
"Participants" – Refers to all categories of individual members and/or registrants defined in the By-laws of the Organization who are subject to the policies of the Organization, as well as all people employed by, contracted by, or engaged in activities with the Organization including, but not limited to, employees, contractors, Athletes, coaches, instructors, officials, volunteers, managers, administrators, committee members, parents or ...