1 2 3 Ride!
An Introduction to Horseback Riding
Our 1,2,3 Ride program is all about having fun, developing good posture and having an excellent understanding of horses and horsemanship. Earthbound instructors provide an enjoyable and positive learning experience incorporating games and fun activities into the lesson plans. All of the horses and ponies at Earthbound are gentle natured and are experienced with all levels of riders.
Lesson One
In Barn Horesmanship
- Basic barn and arena safety and rules
- Horse behaviour (body language)
- How to Lead a Horse
In Arena Mounted
- Review of Safety Rules while riding
- Mounting and dismounting
- Focus on riders correct position
- Introduction to walking and halting (1,2,3 exercise)
Lesson Two
In Barn Horesmanship
- Basic grooming & tacking
- Identifying parts of a horse
- Learning about markings and colours
In Arena Mounted
- Riders will learn to use their legs, hands and eyes while steering
- Drawing Exercise – Riders will practice drawing shapes and figures around the arena
Lesson Three
In Barn Horesmanship
- Learning and care of tack
- How and what to feed horses
In Arena Mounted
- Navigation Exercise – Riders will learn how to change directions
- Introduction to trotting with assistance
Lesson Three
In Barn Horesmanship
- Bathing and cleaning a horse
In Arena Mounted
- Obstacle Exercise – Riders will learn how to steer through an obstacle course of pylons and poles.
- Riders will do more trotting with assistance
Spring Schedule
Dates: March 27, April 10, 17 and 24, 2026
Times: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm each day
Lesson consists of 60 min Horsemanship and 60 minute Riding Lesson
Fall Schedule
Dates: Sept. 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2026
Times: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm each day
Lesson consists of 60 min Horsemanship and 60 minute Riding Lesson
Fees
5 riders per class
$420+HST / 4 week session
Helmet rental included
All new and returning riders must read the Earthbound Stables Riders Handbook before their first lesson.
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