Our relationship with horses and ourselves is explored through direct experience of living with, caring for and riding horses.
*all prices include GST
Riding Lessons
Beginner, Basic Riding & Jumping, Dressage and Western riding from a Centered Riding® perspective. Riding lessons take place all year long, rain or snow, with our indoor and outdoor riding arenas and natural spaces. A viewing room is attached the riding arena from which family can watch the lessons comfortably.
| Type | Timeframe | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Private | 1 hour | $50.00 |
| Group Lessons | 8 x 90min | $275.00 |
| Vaulting Teams | 4 x 90min | $120.00 |
| Employment training for adults with special needs | per hour or week | 5.00 /h. Usually 2 h/day, 3 days/week ($240 for 8 weeks) |
Please fill out the participation registration forms and bring them with you on the first day of lessons.
Summer Camps
Summer camps divide time between activities with horses and fun in nature. We welcome children and youth from 5 to 14 years of age, all levels and abilities. Bring your own lunch.
Parents are invited (free) to weekend day-camps or rent lodging in the granary (see lodging) or pitch a tent for a full weekend of relaxation and nature.
| Type | Timeframe | Cost per rider |
|---|---|---|
| 5 day summer camps | mon-fri- 9:30 am to 3:30 pm |
$282.00 |
| 3 day weekend camps | Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon 9:30 am to 3:30 pm |
$275.00 |
| 2 day weekend camps | Sat-Sun 9:30 am to 3:30 pm |
$125.00 |
For child care before or after scheduled program hours: $5/hour
Things to bring to camp
Don't forget a thing! Print out our Bring to Camp List.
Please verify the forms page and bring the required forms with you on your first day of riding.
Family Holidays
Family holidays include daily riding and on-going activities during the day. Bring your own food as you are responsible for your own meals. Accommodations at Willowbank include a fully equipped kitchenette.
Family holidays must include responsible adults to supervise children throughout. (Children under 4 are free)
Riding: $30 per ride
Book your riding time on a per/person basis. For example, two people can ride twice for 120$. If you would like to ride, you will have to fill out the participants registration forms for riding.
Accommodations
Consult our lodging page for a full list of prices and details of the types of accommodations available.
Workshops
Professional workshops include riding, meals and recreation. Workshop instruction takes place from Monday to Friday, 9:30a m to 4:30pm.
Introduction to Theories and Practices*
Practical Introduction to the theories & practices underlying our programs. This full day workshop (6 hours) is suitable for Therapeutic Riding Instructors, Social Workers, Clergy etc. (and students in such fields) interested in body/mind/spirit experience as a Health Promotion tool.
| Type | Timeframe | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 4-6 participants | one session | $90.00 (each) |
| 7-12 participants | one session | $68.00 (each) |
*Two follow-up Workshops also available.
Oasis
STRESS RELEASE & CHOOSING TO CHANGE
Stress release, relaxation, attitude adjustment with the horses, professional massage (for you and/or your horse), in the pool or on the water in canoe.
Discussion Topics: ‘Having Healthy Emotions’, and ‘Choosing Your Path’.
Residential with meals - meals are provided on site at Willowbank.
Participation in meal preparation is part of the program!
| Type | Timeframe | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room 2 people | 4 Days/4 Nights | $678.00 |
| Private Room 1 person | 4 Days/4 Nights | $452.00 |
| Shared room 2 people | 2 Days/2 Nights | $339.00 |
| Private Room 1 person | 2 Days/2 Nights | $226.00 |
Generation Bridge
COMMUNICATION and THE ART OF THE DEAL (“Get out of my life Ma, but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall?”)
Retreat for Pairs: Caregiver and Dependent — Includes exercises with horses, massage, pool and canoe.
Professional Facilitation: 'Listening & Linking to Yourself and to Each Other'
Residential with meals - meals are provided on site at Willowbank.
Participation in meal preparation is part of the program!
| Type | Timeframe | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Parent & Child | 4 days | $678.00 |
| Parent & Child | 2 days | $339.00 |
All programs that you wish to take that include riding or that you would like to add riding to, require the completion of the Participants Registration forms.