Equestrian Development Program
The Equestrian Development Program (EDP) is our regular weekly riding lesson program for for students ages 8 to 70+ who have completed the Introductory Riding Program OR who have experience taking lessons at another stable (if coming from another stable, an assessment lesson required - see below).
Our diverse team of coaches with expertise in primarily English & some western disciplines are committed to teaching our students to ride and work safely with horses. All of our lesson programs are designed to teach the foundations of safety and animal welfare so that students have the necessary knowledge to continue with any horse-related endeavors including leasing or owning a horse someday! Sagehill students are encouraged to pursue their riding dreams whether it be getting on the trails, over fences or over fears. From winning in the show ring or completing Equine Canada Riding levels, let us know what your goals are and we will help to get you there!
Skill levels in the Equestrian Development program include post-intro, novice, intermediate and advanced. Post-intro and novice students will be booked in time-slots where they will have help with catching and tack-up until they can become independent. We do have some lesson groups that are all adults, as well as mixed adult and youth that are at the same skill level and working towards the same goals.
Other details:
Note: if you are new to Sagehill or haven't been in lessons for over 6 months, please email us before you register lessons@sagehillstables.com
Session Packages:
*Note that Etransfer, cash or cheque are the preferred payment methods. Credit card payments via Equine Office have a 2.75% additional fee.
**note that students interested in leasing a horse will see monthly payment fee increase by approximately $136/month (+GST) for a 1/4 lease (6 horse uses per month typically 4 lessons and 2 practice rides), depending on the lease arrangements. See our leasing page for more info!
***$10/lesson horse lease fee available to ride the same horse in each lesson without committing to a lease
The Equestrian Development Program (EDP) is our regular weekly riding lesson program for for students ages 8 to 70+ who have completed the Introductory Riding Program OR who have experience taking lessons at another stable (if coming from another stable, an assessment lesson required - see below).
Our diverse team of coaches with expertise in primarily English & some western disciplines are committed to teaching our students to ride and work safely with horses. All of our lesson programs are designed to teach the foundations of safety and animal welfare so that students have the necessary knowledge to continue with any horse-related endeavors including leasing or owning a horse someday! Sagehill students are encouraged to pursue their riding dreams whether it be getting on the trails, over fences or over fears. From winning in the show ring or completing Equine Canada Riding levels, let us know what your goals are and we will help to get you there!
Skill levels in the Equestrian Development program include post-intro, novice, intermediate and advanced. Post-intro and novice students will be booked in time-slots where they will have help with catching and tack-up until they can become independent. We do have some lesson groups that are all adults, as well as mixed adult and youth that are at the same skill level and working towards the same goals.
Other details:
- Ages 8 to 70+
- 1 hour weekly lessons guided by a coach (students need to arrive 30 minutes prior to the lesson start time to catch and tack-up their horse, and stay 15 to 20 minutes after the lesson ends to care for their horse and put it away)
- Group (3 to 5 students), semi-private (2 to 3 students) or private options
- Offered in Session packages (see below)
- Lessons run 7 days a week
- Group lesson price, including horse and tack rental, is $80/lesson + GST (additional fees for private ($25/lesson) and semi-private ($10/lesson))
- EDP students have the opportunity to attend various complementary theory/stable management clinics & classes throughout each session to ensure they are well-rounded horse people
- EDP students can lease a horse through our leasing program
- EDP students can join Show Team, Drill Team or Polo Club
- EDP students can attend our in-house schooling shows and our Learn to Show Event at Bird's Hill Park
Note: if you are new to Sagehill or haven't been in lessons for over 6 months, please email us before you register lessons@sagehillstables.com
Session Packages:
- Spring Session 2024: starts the week of April 7th and runs for 11 weeks through to June 22nd. Click here for instructions on Equine Office Registration for the EDP Program
- Non-refundable deposit of $286 due upon registration to cover school horse fees (etransfer to lessons@sagehillstables.com and indicate group, semi-private or private lessons, OR pay via credit card* in Equine Office)
- Group lessons: three payments of $212.67 due first lesson, May 1 and June 1
- Semi-private lessons: four payments of $251.17 due first lesson, May 1 and June 1
- Private lessons: four payments of $308.92 due first lesson, May 1 and June 1
- Summer session: 7 weeks July 7th to August 24th 2024
- Fall Session: 14 weeks Sept 8th to Dec 21st 2024
*Note that Etransfer, cash or cheque are the preferred payment methods. Credit card payments via Equine Office have a 2.75% additional fee.
**note that students interested in leasing a horse will see monthly payment fee increase by approximately $136/month (+GST) for a 1/4 lease (6 horse uses per month typically 4 lessons and 2 practice rides), depending on the lease arrangements. See our leasing page for more info!
***$10/lesson horse lease fee available to ride the same horse in each lesson without committing to a lease
Assessments
Questions? Check out the FAQ page! If you can't find your answer there, send us an email to lessons@sagehillstables.com
- Used to determine the skill level of a rider new to Sagehill that is interested in starting lessons or leasing a horse
- 1 hr private session guided by a coach
- Includes: assisted tack-up and a lesson designed to show the rider's abilities in their specific discipline
- Price: $105 + GST
Questions? Check out the FAQ page! If you can't find your answer there, send us an email to lessons@sagehillstables.com