RIDING SCHOOL
The Allardyce Farm offers English riding lessons to all levels of riders in the Hunter/Jumper discipline.
We offer different programs for all ages and levels of riders.
We have a show team who we go on the road with every summer on the Estrie regional circuit.
Lessons run all year around.
We have a beautiful big sand ring and a grass ring for the summer and a big heated indoor arena for the winter/rainy days.
Whether you're looking to just take riding lessons, or to compete, we have a program for you.
PONY CLUB
The pony club is for children ages 3-7 years old.
This is a unique and perfect experience for your child!
What we do (Program/Plan)
- Learn how to brush a pony
- Learn how to pick up the ponies feet
- Learn how to tack up the pony
- Play games and exercises to work on the child's balance, coordination, concentration and self confidence.
Equipment required
- A certified equestrian riding helmet (the first lesson we can provide a helmet)
- A brush kit (the first lesson we can provide some brushes)
- Riding boots/chaps/closed toe shoe/rain boot
- Long pants (leggins/jeans)/Riding pants
- Riding gloves (optional)
Price
30-40 minutes $45.00
or $25.00 for a 15 minute pony ride does not include brushing.
PONY CLUB TRANSITION
This program is for children ages 8-10 years old. Another very unique experience whether it be a one time thing or a weekly activity.
What we do (Program/Plan)
- Learn how to brush the pony
- Learn how to pick up a horses feet
- Learn how to tack up a horse for lesson
- Work on different exercises to practice balance, coordination, concentration, etc.
- Learn how to maneuver the pony using different techniques and games.
Required equipment
- A certified equestrian riding helmet (we can provide one for the first lesson)
-A brush kit (we can provide one for the first lesson)
- Riding boots/rain boots (open toe shoe is not permitted in the barn or on horseback)
- Riding pants/Long pants (jeans/leggins)
Price (free cancellation 24 hours in advance)
All lessons run between 40 minutes - 1 hr
1 Lesson - $50.00
Package of 10 lessons (expires after 3 months and is non refundable) - $450.00
LESSONS
Our lesson program is for ages 10 years old and up. We focus on the hunter/jumper discipline and flat work.
First time riders and beginners (plan/program)
1 hour
- Learn how to groom the horse
-Learn how to tack up the horse for lesson
- Mounted lesson
Every rider takes a different amount of time to learn how to prepare the horse
Novice-Advanced riders (plan/program)
1 hour (can come 30 minutes before lesson to prepare horse)
- Mounted lesson
Price (free cancellation 24 hours in advance)
Group lessons 1 hour- $50.00
Private (private lessons are only accommodated during weekdays Tuesday-Friday) 40 minutes - $60.00
Package of 10 group lessons (expires after 3 months and non refundable) - $450.00
Package of 10 private lessons (expires after 3 months and non refundable) - $550.00