Beginner Riding & Horsemanship
Just starting out, or been out the saddle for a long time? This course is for you. In these four two-hour classes you will learn to catch, lead, groom, tack up and un-tack a horse before and after your group riding lesson. Our school horses are gentle teachers who will carry you safely while you learn to walk and trot through circles and turns, over poles, and around obstacles. Included free with the series is access to our online materials, plus two bonus live chat horsemanship discussions over Discord with our knowledgeable teachers.
Beginner Riding & Horsemanship
Sundays 11am – 1pm, 1-22 November
Sundays 11am – 1pm, 29 November – 20 December
Online lessons: Mondays 7:00pm – 8:00pm, 2 & 16 November
cost: $250+gst
Instructor: Isabel Landels
Riding Level 1-2
This hour-long class is for riders who have passed Horsemanship Level 1 and are able to groom, tack up, and untack independently. Riders should arrive 30 minutes before class starts to groom and tack up their horses.
Riding Level 1
Sundays 12:30 – 1:30pm, 1 – 22 November
cost: $190+gst
Instructor: Eleanor Landels
Riding & Horsemanship Level 2
If you have taken Beginner Riding & Horsemanship, or if you are comfortable at the walk and trot and are able to groom, tack up, and untack a horse on your own, you may be eligible to take Level 2. Call us at 604 304 0201 or email info@academiecavallo.ca if you’re unsure if this is the right class for you. Riding work includes walk, trot, and canter on the flat and over poles. Horsemanship material is similar to Level 1 but more in-depth. Includes access to our online materials, plus two bonus live chat horsemanship discussions over Discord.
Riding & Horsemanship Level 2
Sundays 10am – noon, 11 October – 1 November
Sundays 10am – noon, 8 – 29 November
Sundays 10am – noon, 6 – 27 December
cost: $250+gst
Instructor: Jennifer Landels
Riding Level 3+
This class is for riders who are comfortable at walk, trot, and canter, and wanting to move on to jumping and/or more advanced dressage. Riding level three is required for the Blue Spur.
Riding Level 3
Sundays 10am – 11am, 1 – 22 November
Sundays 10am – 11am, 29 November – 20 December
cost: $190+gst
Prerequisite: Riding Level 2
Instructor: Isabel Landels
Prix Fiore Course
Prix Fiore is a dressage quadrille with swords and jumps. In four classes over eight weeks we will develop and refine a Prix Fiore pattern incorporating drill team patterns, dressage movements, cavaletti, and small jumps. Class is limited to four riders, with two free audit spaces available. Auditors will have the opportunity to be ‘fifth riders’ if regular class members are unable to attend. Riders should be comfortable at walk, trot, and ground poles as a minimum. Riders who are able to canter and jump will have the opportunity to add those elements to their pattern.
Prix Fiore Course
Mondays, 7pm – 8pm, 26 October, 9 & 23 November, 7 December
cost: $190+gst
Prerequisite: Riding Level 1
Instructor: Jennifer Landels
Horsemanship Level 3
This course is taught in four online sessions and two in-person sessions over the course of two months. Topics include stable & pasture, feeding, trailering, foot & shoeing, cooling out, signs of good health, first aid, and when to call the vet. Horsemanship Level 4 is a requirement for the Red Spur, or third level of the Mounted Combat program.
Horsemanship Level 3
Online Sessions
Saturdays 10am – 11am
3 & 17 October, 7 & 21 November
In-Person Sessions
Sundays 3pm – 4pm
25 October, 22 November
cost: $100+gst
or add to Riding Level 3+ for $60
Instructor: Jennifer Landels / Eleanor Landels
Online Only Horsemanship
Take any of the level 1, 2, or 3 Horsemanship sessions for $10 per class, buy a punch card of 10 for $80, or get an online membership for $39/month.
Mounted Combat Green Spur Class
Designed for sword practitioners at the apprentice (Green Cord or Green Spur) level, this class covers the swordplay skills you’ll need to assess for your Blue Spur, and gives insight into how swordplay alters from the ground to the horse.
Mounted Combat Green Spur Class
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month
cost: $50 per class, or two tuition credits
Instructor: Dave Wayne
Mounted Combat Mastery
If you have your Green Spur or higher, come and join us on horseback to work on swordplay, riding, games, and sparring skills. Those without Level 1 Riding are welcome to join us on the ground for on-foot versions of the plays and drills. Limit of 6 participants per class till future notice.
Mounted Combat Mastery
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month
cost: $75 per class, or three tuition credits
Instructor: Jennifer Landels
All classes take place at Cornwall Ridge Farm, 21955 16 Ave in Langley. See you soon!
Mounted Combat Playday
Put your skills to the test with some socially distant holiday fun! Compete in individual games, as well as mounted and ground sparring.
Sunday 29 November, 1pm – 4pm
cost: $30; free for members on monthly tuition
