COURSE SCHEDULE
Abbotsford Park is committed to providing courses that not only fit every skill level and background, but also infuse our supportive and innovative teaching approach. Check out our current course offerings below.
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HORSEMANSHIP COURSE
As one of our most popular offerings, we recommend signing your child up for this course as early as possible as it tends to fill up quickly!
This course has been highly regarded by countless students throughout the years, and has provided the perfect foundation to enter the world of horses, to expand on your previous knowledge.
2-hr fortnightly sessions run throughout the school term. This program is a learning levels curriculum that includes theory, discussions, groundwork skills, and horse riding. It is designed to take the students from very basic horsemanship/riding skills right through to competent, advanced horsemen and women.
Ages: 7 years to 18 years.
Enrollment is for an entire school term and students are encouraged to continue throughout the year to progress their riding through the levels.
WAITLIST OPEN
HORSESENSE
COURSE
Unmounted/Groundwork lessons focusing on teaching horsemanship skills, equine anatomy, feeding and nutrition, horse behavior and how horses learn, tack and equipment, natural horsemanship, R+/R- reinforcement, stable management, horse ownership and much much more. This program follows the same learning levels progression as our Horsemanship Riding Program, starting from our most basic level all the way up to some advanced horsemanship and horse management skills.
This program is suitable for students or horse owners looking to expand their education and understanding of horses, those looking to try new things with horses, students wanting to increase their confidence on the ground and/or anyone looking at just getting their regular horse fix.
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Ages: 7 years to adults
CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
ADULTS CONFIDENCE AND CONNECTION CLUB
The Adults Confidence and Connection Club is a relaxed, two-hour social gathering for like-minded, horse-loving adults who want to connect with others in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, this program is designed to suit all levels and the lessons are catered to the abilities and goals of the members.
Sessions will be held a few times a month and will feature a variety of activities, including but not limited to: balance and confidence in and out of the saddle, obstacle courses, dressage foundations, intro to jumping, pole work, in-hand training, topline development, groundwork, trick training, possibly trail rides, and plenty of fun along the way!
You're encouraged to ask questions, learn a wide range of ground handling skills, and enjoy the experience at your own pace—no riding required if that’s not your thing. Learning is encouraged, with a strong focus on the horses' well-being. You’re welcome to bring your own horse or use one of our reliable school horses.