Equestrian Development students are welcome to do unlimited theory sessions with us! Theory sessions are run by Sagehill coaches and guest speakers that are professionals in the equestrian industry.  Below is a list of upcoming dates that will be updated as more sessions and speakers are confirmed.

Theory Events
Please email us at [email protected] to register.

• Sunday Nov 13th 1:00 to 2:00pm - Equine Canada Study Session with Gwen Levels 1 to 3
  • You don't have write the tests, come if you are just interested in learning more horse theory!
• Coach Jaime - Thursday Nov 17th 6 to 7 pm - Dealing with Arthritis in Horses
  • ​Learn how to identify arthritis and the different treatment options​.
• Saturday Nov 19th 5:30 to 8:30pm Volunteer Appreciation Night: Pizza and a Movie! For any volunteers and junior coaches from Summer and Fall 2022 Bring pillows and a blanket!
• Coach Caleigh - Sunday Nov 20th 2:30 to 3:30pm - Winter Care for Horses
  • ​Winter brings about some challenges for the equestrian sport - learn how to keep horses healthy and safe
• Coach Isabelle Hykaway - Sunday Nov 20th 4 to 5pm - Bits and Martingales
  • Learn about some common bits, why we have different types of bits, and what we use martingales for
• Coach Sam - Tuesday Nov 22th 5:30 to 6:30pm - Jump and Gymnastics Course Design (arena 1)
  • ​How to space and plan poles, cavaletti and jumps
• Coach Isabelle Hykaway - Sunday Nov 27th 3 to 4pm - Planning Your Practice Ride
  • ​how to plan a good practice ride - for those leasing or planning to lease soon!
• Coach Sam - Tuesday Nov 29th 6 to 7pm - Arena and Warm-Up Ring Safety
  • ​Safety and etiquette in the arena and working around others
• ​Coach Adi - Saturday Dec 3rd 11:30 to 12:30 - Trailer Safety and Loading Demo
  • ​Important things to know about trailering your horse
• Coach Isabel Henault -  Sunday Dec 4th 3:30 to 4:30pm - Equine First Aid
  • ​What to do if you see a cut, scratch or other injury on your horse
• Coach Roberta - Saturday Dec 10th 11:30 to 12:30pm - Intro to Reining - Demonstration and Q&A
  • Curious about Reining?  Reining is an international equestrian sport.  Learn about Roberta's experience in the USA and Brazil!
• Sunday Dec 11th 1:30 to 2:30pm - Equine Canada Study Session with Gwen Levels 1 to 3
  • ​You don't have write the tests, come if you are just interested in learning more horse theory!
• Deck the Stalls: Sunday Dec 18th 1 to 3pm Help us decorate the barn, crafts and hot-chocolate: Free for all current students
• Friday December 23rd 5 to 8pm Holiday Barn Potluck!  All barn friends and family welcome.

Extra Fun Events
These events have Eventbrite registration links to sign up. We are looking for volunteers for any of these events - email to learn more details!
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• Polo Clinic with Winnipeg Polo Club Friday November 11th 1 to 4 pm - for intermediate and advanced students only

  

• Friend/Family Event Sunday November 27th 10:30am to 12pm - Show a friend/family member how to ride! $25/person (1 guest per student - rider must be accompanied by the student!)  1.5 hr group lesson with assisted tack-up.

 

• Christmas Photos with Coach Shannon - Sunday Dec. 4th 8 to 11am 

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• Horses 101: will be running on Sundays in December, times TBA Looking for Volunteers!

 

• Toddler Drop-In with Zip: new drop-in class on Sundays in December for kids 1.5 to 3 years old Looking for Volunteers!

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• December 28, 29 and 30 1 to 4pm: Winter Family Horse Experience (pony rides, grooming, fire shack experience) - Looking for Volunteers!

Interested in a specific topic? Let us know what you are curious learning by sending us an email at [email protected] or send a note on social media!