Beginner Lesson Times and Dates

Birch Bay Ranch offers horseback riding lessons for Basic Beginner, Beginner, and Advanced Beginner riders from September - April. If you or your child loves riding horses and if you are interested in taking beginner riding lessons, check out the options below or contact the office for more information.

Beginner Lessons will be taught by Amy Frederick.

Wear your own approved riding helmet (bicycle helmets are not suitable) or helmets are provided. Participants must come with appropriate riding footwear (boots with a heel of 1/2 inch). Classes must have a minimum of 4 participants to run with a maximum of 6 riders per class. If classes are not filled, Birch Bay Ranch may combine class offerings. Fees are non-refundable unless cancelled 30 days or more before first lesson.

There is a 230lb weight restriction and riders must be able to mount and dismount on their own.

Rider Categories, CHOICE OF ENGLISH OR WESTERN SEAT

  • Basic Beginner - Never ridden before/taken formal classes before. (Parent may be needed in arena) For Ages 8+
  • Beginner - Has ridden but never taken lessons or very new rider. Ages 8+
  • Advanced Beginner - Confident at walk, beginning to trot. Ages 8+

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS OFFERED

Private and semi-private lessons are booked individually. with each lesson 30 minutes long.
Private lessons cost $65.00+GST per person per lesson
Semi-private lessons cost $45.00+GST per person per lesson (max 4 riders per lesson)

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

fall session: $240+GST - 6 lessons
September 12 - October 21, 2023

Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Basic Beginner/Beginner
Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Tuesday 8:30-9:30pm 14+/ Adult Class

 

Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Basic Beginner/Beginner
Thursday 7:00-8:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Thursday 8:30-9:30pm 14+/Adult Class

 

Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Saturday 12:00-1:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Saturday 2:00-3:00pm Basic Beginner
Saturday 3:00-4:00pm Basic Beginner

 

fall session: $160+GST - 4 lessons - MIDDAY
OCTOBER 4 - October 25, 2023

Wednesday 10:00-11:00am Basic Beginner/Beginner
Wednesday 11:30am-12:30pm Beginner

 

late fall session: $240+GST - 6 Lessons
**Tuesdays are 5 lessons this session due to coach availaiblity**
November 2 - december 9

Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm Basic Beginner/Beginner
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm 14+/Adult Class

 

Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm Basic Beginner/Beginner
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm 14+/Adult Class

 

Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Saturdays 12:00-1:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Saturdays 2:00-3:00pm Basic Beginner
Saturdays 3:00-4:00pm Basic Beginner

 

fall session: $160+GST - 4 lessons - MIDDAY
OCTOBER 4 - October 25, 2023

Wednesday 10:00-11:00am Basic Beginner/Beginner
Wednesday 11:30am-12:30pm Beginner

 

 

winter session: $240+GST - 6 lessons
january 16 - february 24

 

Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm Basic Beginner/Beginner
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm 14+/Adult Class

 

Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm Basic Beginner/Beginner
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm 14+/Adult Class

 

Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Saturdays 12:00-1:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Saturdays 2:00-3:00pm Basic Beginner
Saturdays 3:00-4:00pm Basic Beginner

 

spring session: $240+GST - 6 lessons
march 12 - april 27 **no classes week of march 26**

 

Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm Basic Beginner/Beginner
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm 14+/Adult Class

 

Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm Basic Beginner/Beginner
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm 14+/Adult Class

 

Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Saturdays 12:00-1:00pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Saturdays 2:00-3:00pm Basic Beginner
3:00-4:00pm 3:00-4:00pm Basic Beginner

 

Have a question that isn't answered here? Contact the office:
780-922-2883
office@birchbayranch.com

cancellation policy:

If you Cancel:

  • 30+ Days from the start of your lessons - payments are fully refundable.
  • Less than 30 days from the start of your lessons - payments are transferable to another session - non-refundable.
  • after one lesson has been completed we will decide what is to be done on a case-by-case basis.