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Discover a new way to enjoy nature, refresh riding skills or learn a new discipline.

What We Teach

We teach all levels up to intermediate…  and specialize in teaching first-time riders, beginners and improvers.

  • The basics of horse care, proper handling and grooming.

  • The understanding of horse equipment and tacking up.

  • The fundamentals of Icelandic horsemanship

  • The fundamentals of riding, correct mounting and dismounting techniques, proper position and accurate aids for the utmost control.

  • The essential patterns and exercises for both horse and rider.

  • The principles of jumping, progressing from a basic position over a single jump to mastering the art of riding a course.

  • Safety and self-confidence.

  • Lessons are appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Here at Thunder Mountain Adventures we follow the Equine Canada Rider Level instruction guidelines. See below for further information.

Riding Lessons

Private

The individual nature of private lessons means that instruction is catered directly to your ability and interest level. Students enrolled in private lessons are able to move at their own pace instead of being tethered to the pace of the class as a whole. Instruction can easily be tailored to a specific area of interest or goal.

Pay as you go $75 + GST

Pack of 6 classes $380 + GST

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Semi Private

Great for a couple of family members or two friends who want to take lessons together. Semi Private allows for a bit more individual instruction than a group lesson and allows for two different levels of riding experience or age group.

Pay as you go $65 + GST

Pack of 6 classes $330 + GST

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Group

Group lessons are our most popular lessons and are available in child and adult groupings from beginner to advanced. Group lessons are 3-5 students at a time.

Pay as you go $55 + GST

Pack of 6 classes $280 + GST

Little wranglers

For very young children who are interested in horses ages 3-7 we offer a half hour lead line lesson and a half hour of grooming/learning to care for and about horses.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child in the lesson. Both during grooming/tacking up and during the lesson, Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the lesson as well.

Pay as you go $35 + GST

Part Board

For students currently enrolled in riding lessons, that have demonstrated that they can ride safely and independently we offer a part boarding program that includes 1-2 additional rides per week on the horse they ride in lessons subject to horses availability. Rides are scheduled in advance.

4 rides per month $130 + GST

8 rides per month $245 + GST

Group Events

Coming soon!