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!
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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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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.
***Registration for Summer Learn to Rides now Open! ***
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We have different options for our Learn to Ride programs:
1. The Rookie Program runs 4 weeks and offers a taste of the basics. Not offered Summer 2025.
2. The Introductory Program is the perfect starting place for new or summer camp riders.
3. The Beginner Program is excellent for those who have taken our Learn to Ride programming before.
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4.) The Condensed Program is a 12 class course where participants ride twice per week and get ready to join the Horsemanship Program!
Rookie Learn to Ride
4-Week Rookie Learn to Ride
This 4-week option is perfect for those looking to dip their toes into horse riding and see if it what you are looking for! Participants will skim over the basics and get to know and ride one of our WELCA horses. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for ages 8 and up.
The first class is unmounted for orientation, safety, horse handling, and theory on the ground.​
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Rookie Sessions
No upcoming Sessions - Check back Fall 2025!
Introductory Learn to Ride
6 Week Introductory Learn to Ride
The Introductory Learn to ride provides a more in-depth experience than the Rookie program and is a basic requirement to enter the WELCA Beginner Learn to Ride session and our 10 month Horsemanship Program. Participants will have the opportunity to ride at least 2 of our WELCA horses. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for ages 8 and up.
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The first class is unmounted for orientation, safety, horse handling, and theory on the ground.
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6-Week Introductory Learn to Ride
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Session 1 - Mondays 5-7pm or 7-9pm: (Tues) June 17, July 7, 14, 21, 28 (Off: June 30)
Session 1 - Tuesdays 5-7pm or 7-9 pm: June 17, July 8, 15, 22, 29 (Off: July 1)
Session 1 - Wednesdays 5-7pm or 7-9pm: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23
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Session 2 - Mondays 5-7pm or 7-9pm: (Sun) July 27, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept 1
Session 2 - Tuesdays 5-7pm or 7-9pm: (Sun) July 27, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept 2
Session 2 - Wednesdays 5-7pm or 7-9pm: (Sun) July 27, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, Sept 3
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Italics denote a class modification from the original scheduled day
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Beginner Learn to Ride
6 Week Beginner Learn to Ride
The Beginner Learn to Ride is for those who have already completed our Introductory Learn to Ride from 2023-2025 and are looking to continue developing their horsemanship without committing to the 10 month Horsemanship Program or are waiting for spots to open up. Participants ride once a week on their selected day and it is open for all ages.
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The first class is unmounted for orientation, safety, horse handling, and theory on the ground.
Riders that have completed a summer camp exclusively are not eligible for this class and must complete the Introductory Learn to Ride.
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6-Week Beginner Learn to Ride
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​Session 1 - Tuesdays 4-6 or 6-8: June 17, July 8, 15, 22, 29 (Off: July 1)
Session 2 - Tuesdays 4-6 or 6-8: (Sun) July 27, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept 2
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Italics denote a class modification from the original scheduled day
Condensed Learn to Ride
Know that you want to get into the Horsemanship Program as soon as possible? You'll zip through the Introductory and Beginner Learn to Ride programs and be ready to start the Horsemanship Program come September.
The are two unmounted classes throughout this course - one on the first day and one in the middle. These classes are for orientation, safety, horse handling, and theory on the ground.
Condensed Learn to Ride - Riding Twice a Week
Session 1 - Monday and Wednesday 4-6pm or 6-8pm:
(Wednesday Start) June 18, 23, 25, July 2, 7, 9, (Sun) 13, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
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Session 2 - Monday and Wednesday4-6pm or 6-8pm:
(Sunday start) July 27, Aug 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, (Sun) 24, 25, 27, Sept 1, 3
Condensed Learn to Ride - Riding Once a Week​
Saturdays 1-3pm, 2-4pm, 5-7pm:
(Wednesday start) June 18, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, (Sun) 27, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Italics denote a class modification from the original scheduled day