Manitoba Riding Lessons, Coaches and Judges

Judges

Banfield, Elaine

EC "M" Dressage judge. Qualified to Teach, Assess, Judge, Clinics, Workshops, Lessons.
Call 771-9130

Catton, Brandy

Equine Canada recognized dressage judge available to judge your show. Eligible to judge recognized and non-recognized dressage shows as well as dressage tests for pony club, eventing and fun shows. Will travel almost anywhere in Canada. Contact Brandy by email.

Helstrom, Garth

Garth Helstrom is an AQHA Professional Horseman, EC Western Coach and General Performance Judge, with over 20 years of experience.  Winnipeg Beach, MB. Located just 35 minutes from the north Perimeter of Winnipeg. Phone:(204) 389-3401

Lyon, Harvey

Licensed Judge for Light Horse (Western). Lorette, MB 204-878-3442

McPhedran, Betty-Ann

Certified Manitoba Provincial Judge for Western and English since 1997. Call 204-444-3669.

Reimer, Tara

Equine Canada and CHA approved. AQHA Professional Horseman. Cloud 9 Ranch is operated by Tara and Derek Reimer of Steinbach, MB. Tara is certified with Equine Canada as a recorded General Performance Judge and Level 1 Western Coach. She is also a CHA Clinic Instructor. Tara has experience with training competitive horses and showing light horses at a World Show level. She has also shown Draft Horses. Tara is available to judge your event or conduct a clinic, or do both on one weekend! Visit our website to see more about us. Phone us at 204-346-9809 or 204-326-3555.

Robertson, Lynne

Equine Canada Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack Judge available to judge EC recognized shows across Canada. Professional, consistent and fair. Reasonable rates. Phone - 204-724-3025

Coaches & Riding Lessons

Note: Manitoba Horse Council recommends that you research qualifications of potential coaches before you select one. Equine Canada, the national governing body of Equine sport in Canada recognizes only coaches and instructors who have completed the Equine Canada NCCP Coaching Certification program and who make the effort to stay current. EC coaches need to update their education on a regular basis including criminal record checks and first aid certification. When choosing a coach, ensure that you are selecting one who carries the required current qualifications &  insurance. For more info see http://www.equinecanada.ca/Sport/COACHES/index.html or contact Manitoba Horse Council.

Banfield, Elaine

EC "M" Dressage judge, certified coach, and trainer. Dressage, Equitation, Horsemanship Lessons & Clinics, Will Travel to Your Stable. Call 771-9130

CK Performance Horses

CK Performance Horses offers instruction in both Western and English (including jumping). Our primary instructor, Chantelle Slater Kryschuk, is a CHA Certified Level 3 instructor, with over 27 years of experience. We offer tailored lesson programs to satisfy private and group requirements. Clinic instruction is also available. Serving Eastman and surrounding areas. Based in Beausejour area, will travel, if required. Please feel free to call anytime 204-268-8205.

Clint Kinkead - Road's End Farm

Clint and Tracey Kinkead are newly established at Road's End Farm in Manitoba's Interlake. Both Clint and Tracey offer horse training and lessons specializing in the discipline of dressage, but they work with riders and horses in many different disciplines. They also offer starting horses under saddle using resistance-free methods. On-site boarding is offered only to horses in a full training program. Our barn and outdoor arena have been finished and our indoor arena is soon to come! Road's End Farm is located in Eriksdale which is 115 km north of Winnipeg on Hwy 6. Phone (204) 739-2837 or cell (204) 280-0267.

Cloud 9 Ranch

Equine Canada and CHA approved. AQHA Professional Horseman. Cloud 9 Ranch is operated by Tara and Derek Reimer of Steinbach, MB. Tara is certified with Equine Canada as a recorded General Performance Judge and Level 1 Western Coach. She is also a CHA Clinic Instructor. Tara has experience with training competitive horses and showing light horses at a World Show level. Her students are able to ride safely and balanced as a team with their horse whether on the trail or in the show ring. It is not about the horse “listening to you” but rather “you learning to communicate with the horse.” We want to help you with that. Using the outdoor pen, lessons are offered May to September for all level of riders, western or English. Lesson horses are provided. Tara is also available to judge your event or conduct a clinic, or do both on one weekend! Private, Semi-Private and Group lessons available. Cloud 9 Ranch is located on Ekron Oswald Road just south of Steinbach. Follow the signs. Visit our website to see more about us. Phone us at 204-346-9809 or 204-326-3555.

Dacotah Performance Horses

Dacotah Performance Horses is a small stable with an intimate setting in the hamlet of Dacotah, Manitoba. We provide custom boarding, part boarding, private and semi-private lessons. Boarders have access to an indoor 60x160 insulated arena, round corral and 1/2 mile track. Horses are kept in 10x12' Box stalls with shavings cleaned daily. They are turned out onto pasture or semi-private pens during the day (weather permitting). Western and English lessons are available with a CHA certified coach. Only 15 minutes west of the Perimeter. Call for prices and more details. Contact Sarah Southwell at (204)-480-0931 or by email.

Elliot, Kimberly

Kimberly has been an active member of the Manitoba horse community for over two decades.  She is a committed professional and her passion is to provide a thorough, fun, safe equine education to her students.  She has attended equine college at the University of Guelph and maintains a passionate commitment to the Equine Canada Coaching Program in both English and Western disciplines. She has shown jumpers, dressage horses and even in the western circuits of Manitoba and Ontario.  Kimberly and her partner, the Dutch Stallion Unison are active and successful competitors in Dressage and jumpers.  Kimberly believes that equestrian training is a lifelong commitment and that you can never finish learning about this.  She strives to continually improve her own riding by taking lessons and clinics herself, often travelling out of province for new experience.  By keeping herself fresh, she always has new and exciting things to pass to her students. Kimberly tries to inspire a greater love of the horse through teaching positive, challenging and energetic (sometimes comical) riding lessons & theory classes. She loves classical riding and gives all of her students a strong dressage foundation so that they may excel in their chosen discipline.  The lessons taught  often translate in life beyond the stable door. By using riding as a fun way to learn responsibility and hard work her riding students build self-esteem and find community with others that share the same passion. Lessons are taught out of PineRidge Equine Park on Oakwood Rd, off Hwy #207, minutes from the Perimeter. Phone 297-6079.

Falcon Beach Ranch

The beautiful Whiteshell Provincial Park is home to Falcon Beach Ranch - the perfect setting for you to discover the freedom and wonder of horses. Open year round, guests will enjoy the natural beauty of the Canadian Shield on horseback. Hang up your hat and stay in one of our cozy log chalets, soak in the hot tub and realize you have just had the best ranch experience ever! We offer Trail Rides, Pony Rides and Wagon Rides, Children's Parties, Group Rides and Adventures. Stay at the Falcon Beach Ranch in our Cabin Rentals; camp with your horse and ride the trails or enjoy local attractions. We also now offer SUMMER PROGRAMS, CAMPS and RIDING LESSONS and OTHER SERVICES including HORSE BOARDING & TRAINING. Falcon Beach Ranch, Murrray & Marg Imrie, Box 179, Falcon Beach, Manitoba, R0E 0N0 Phone - 1-877-949-2410 Fax - 204-349-3345

Helstrom Performance Horses

Our Facilitiy includes a 60x160 Indoor riding arena with new ground/sand and "Dust Off", with attached barn and a 100x200 Outdoor arena. Plenty of individual turn out pens. On-site Farrier service. We offer Clinics, Lessons, Colt Starting, Advanced Training, specializing in Western Pleasure and Reining. Garth Helstrom is an AQHA Professional Horseman, EC Western Coach and General Performance Judge, with over 20 years of experience. #960 Komarno Road (on Hwy #229), Winnipeg Beach, MB, R0C 3G0. Located 1/2 mile west of Hwy #8 on Hwy #229 (35 min. north of Winnipeg). (204) 641-4455 or see our website. "We make horses a family affair"

Pine Rock Stables

We provide a safe and pleasent learning environment. Students aquire a strong foundation of knowledge, allowing them to ride safely and confidently and have fun at the same time. Riding programs are targeted towards developing the recreational rider. Coaches use the Irwin Method of Horsemanship and are CHA certified Instructors.  Pine Rock Stables is located on the East side of the Winnipeg River, 5 kms from the town of Lac du Bonnet. 45 Anderson Way, Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0.  Ph: 204 345-6092 Cell: 204 345-4730

Roycan’s Country Haven

Roycan’s Country Haven offers Equine-Assisted Personal Development Programs. Some of these programs do not including riding but exercises on the ground with the horse. We offer retreats for kids who have family members with Cancer; adult Cancer workshops, both Adult and Youth Grief Workshops, Business workshops on various HR topics and private EAPD sessions. Please check out our website. Roy & Candice Kontzie, Portage la Prairie, MB. Phone: 204-239-4854 Cell: 204-871-0991

St. Andrews Stables

St. Andrews Stables offers a complete line of lessons. From the beginner to those who want to upgrade their skills on their own horse, offering Western or English lessons with qualified CHA( Certified Horsemanship Association) instructors. Our classes are fun and informative for all age levels from our "mom and tot" day lessons to our "ladies night only" sessions. Students taking lessons can also come out for our Friday evening practice. Located 10 mins. north of Winnipeg, off Hwy 8 on Bay Rd. Contact Cecelia Liebrecht Phone - 757 4122 Fax - 589 6759

Tumbleweeds Ranch

Located in the heart of Manitoba's Interlake, we are an educational riding stable that offers lessons by C.H.A instructors in both Western and English disciplines for the beginner and the advanced rider. Offering over 350 acres of trails through beautiful forests, meadows and streams, we specialize in trail riding, boarding and training. In the summer months we host both day camps for children aged 5-11 and girls' weeklong overnight summer camps for all levels of riders. Tumbleweeds Ranch, Box 6, Fraserwood, Manitoba R0C 1A0. 204-643-5523

Versatility Ventures

Versatility Ventures is a full-service equestrian facility dedicated to the versatile all-around horse. Our services include: a Complete Training Program for Horse and Rider, Showing, Coaching and Clinics, Judging, Breeding, and Horses for Sale. While specializing in the Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa breeds, we are not exclusive. We welcome and have had success with a diversity of breeds and riders. Our horses and students have excelled in everything from halter and rail classes, to dressage and over fences, to barrel racing and cattle events earning more than 200 National Championships, All-Around wins and High Point Awards. Versatility Ventures, Box 709, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0. Phone/Fax: 204-385-2745

AliDale Farms

Horse Training & Breeding - specializing in performance horses. Boarding available, box & tie stalls. Individual turnout. Indoor & Outdoor arenas. Foaling stalls available. Host to Team Penning Clinics regularly. Lessons available on your own horse. (Just east of Steinbach). Contact AliDale Farms - Dale & Alice Barkman, 204-326-2955 or email.

BandF Quarter Horses

We provide lessons and clinics, to all ages and levels of competition. Our specialty: lessons and coaching for the competetive individual. Western Pleasure, showmanship, Hunter under saddle and equitation. We are level two provincial judges. We offer We have had many students participate at the Canadian Nationals in Red Deer Alberta, as well as local and international events. Brandon area. 
Phone - 204 725 4770

Bar W Stables

Located on Hwy#212 in Cook's Creek, 5 minutes from Birds Hill Park. We pride ourselves on individual care! We offer Box stalls (2 oversized), Blanketing, individual feed program, safe turnout, 72x160 indoor arena, 2nd level viewing room and much more. Lessons and Training with Wendy Barnett, Level 1 EC Coach, specializing in Classical dressage, but welcoming all disciplines. Phone: 444-4311 or email.

Donald Quarter Horses

Training, boarding, coaching & lessons. We are 5 miles from Brandon, just off the Trans Canada. We have horses for sale for youth & amateurs most of the time. We have some awsome 2 year olds that will be for sale. Coaching for your youth in the area. Donald Quarter Horses 204-725-3936

Eastridge Farms

Danae and Eric Martin, both level 2 NCCP coaches with international competitive experience, train hunters, jumpers and eventers at their farm just between Winnipeg and Bird's Hill Park. We offer a full service facility in which to train from local to FEI levels. Set with a family atmosphere, train all year round in our heated arena and large outdoor all weather rings. Phone 204 222 8593

Friesen, Connie

Certified Instructor for English and Western riding lessons for all ages. Using CHA and Equine Canada. Safety always first. Contact Connie at 332-1333.  Winkler, MB area.

Fudge, Ashley

Equine Canada certified Coach 1 (English & Western), Centered Riding level 2 instructor, TTeam Practitioner in training. Phone - 204-444-7860

Gauthier, Brenda

Trainer and coach/lessons. Brenda has over 38 years experience working with horses. A true Life Coach for you and your horse. Getting you safely down the trail or into the show pen, and anything in between. Contact Brenda at (204) 791-4827. Indoor heated arena facility available at Richland Ranch.

High Crest Equestrian Centre

Boarding, coaching and lessons. Four-season indoor arena. Located on Sapton Road, just 5 minutes to Bird's Hill Park. Contact Hans & Arlene Kerr, Dugald, MB Phone 444-3801, Cell 294-4023/771-1581

Keystone Appaloosas

Boarding, Training, Lessons. Indoor arena, heated barn with washrack. Located in south/central area. Very reasonable rates. 204-825-2277.

Knolhaven Farm

Affordably-priced lessons for all ages from beginner to advanced. Group or private lessons, on our horses or with your horse. New horse owner lessons available. Please phone or email for more information & lesson times. Forrest/Brandon area. Contact Dorothy (204) 761-7750 We love to ride & it shows!

Lea Bank Equestrian Centre

We are located 30 mins. south of Winnipeg, lesson horses and equipment available. Will travel to coach. We compete at hunter/jumper shows and 3-day events, we also have a lot of students who just enjoy riding. Please feel free to call for more information (H)204-746-6011 or e-mail us. Rosenort, MB

Lyon, Harvey

Training or retraining of Western horses. Younger horses for training occasionally. Western lessons available at Murdock Stables (indoor arena available). Licensed Judge for Light Horse (Western). Lorette, MB 204-878-3442

McPhedran, Betty-Ann

Operates private facility South of Birds Hill Park, specializing in Equine Canada Rider Levels and Coaching Program. Equine Canada English & Western Coach 1 Mentor, EC English & Western Instructor of Beginners Evaluator, EC NCCP Equestrian Theory Learning Facilitator, EC General Performance Judge & EC Hunter/Jumper Judge. Hidden Meadows Equestrian Facility 204-444-3669

McCann Stables

Natural Horsemanship Lessons. Student of Parelli Natural Horsemanship.  Contact Brenda 204-834-3998.  Carberry, MB.

Meadowgreen Stables

Lessons pre-school onwards to seniors. Spring, summer and Winter camps, Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall schooling shows. Coaching programs, taking students through the basics to more advanced riding. Also specializing in Equine Birthday Parties. Pre-school field trips. Physical Education credits. 1727 Loudoun Rd (Between Wilkes & McGillivray) Winnipeg, Manitoba R3S 1A3 Phone: 204-895-1911

Miracle Ranch

Western & English, Individual and Group Lessons for All Ages. Guided trail rides, pony rides, hay rides, outings & day camps. Large heated indoor arena. Only 5 minutes north of the Floodway. From Winnipeg go north on Hwy 59 (Lagimodiere Blvd.), turn right (east) onto Garven Rd., go 1 km, turn right (south) onto Lorne Hill Rd. and go 1/2 km to the Miracle Ranch Entrance. Phone: (204) 224-1180 Fax: (204) 222-7371

Misty River Ranch

Big changes are underway at Misty River which is now under the ownership of John and Sarah Biron, an English couple, who coach and train hunters, jumpers and dressage horses to high standards. Pupils are taken from beginners to advanced and we have excellent lesson horses available. Full and part board is offered along with fantastic facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, round pens, spacious boxes and plenty of grazing. All types of horses taken for starting, further training and preparation for sale. 2287 Lavallee Road Grande Pointe MB Telephone- (204) 255-1537 Fax- (204) 255 - 7071

Norris, Lindy

Experienced, Equine Canada Certified Level One English coach, with several years of coaching, competing, and equine executive association involvement on the resume. Competition is mainly focused in 3-day eventing, done successfully at the Preliminary level. Also have my H/A level in the Canadian Pony Club, so comprehensive, in-depth theory can be taught as well.  Dugald, MB. Ph: 955-2223

Northfield Farms - Herman Schwiezer

Competitive Hunters/Jumpers trained, imported and for sale. Lessons, training, boarding, indoor arena. Just west of Winnipeg. Contact Herman Schweizer at 204-735-2598

Oakridge Stables

English or Western lessons by CEF Certified Coach. 30 years experience, all ages and levels welcome, both competitive and pleasure riders. Safe school horses available to learn on, or you can bring your own. Indoor arena, year round program, start anytime. Reasonable rates. Also available for freelance coaching /clinics. Call Diane Fitzgerald for details. Steinbach, MB Phone (204) 326-7656 cell (204) 346-3361 Fax (204) 326-7658

Percy, Sarah

Certified Equine Canada Level One English coach. I teach both English and Western disciplines, competitve and recreatrational riders. Safety, fun and learning! Willing to travel to your facility to teach and/or ride. Please call Sarah 204-226-4821 or email.

Rea, Carol

Son-Rea Ranch; Coach available for lessons in Western or English. My horse or yours. Reasonable rates and lots of fun. Contact Carol (Lowery) Rea in Brandon 725-1016 or 761-6193 or email for more info.

Silva, Judy

Judy has about 40 years of horsemanship experience and offers a horsemanship program from the Ground Up. She competed for about 15 years in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and NW Ontario. Judy's approach is based on whole horsemanship such as learning about horse care, body function, tack function, horse psychology and riding. Judy is also available to judge your event or conduct a clinic. Phone: 1-204-669-7572. Winnipeg.

The Catton Dressage Company

Use dressage to improve your horse and your riding, no matter what your discipline! Offering lessons and training out of Pine Ridge Equine Park for any horse or rider. Work on harmony, obedience, flexibility, strength and balance in an exciting and positive manner. Contact Brandy Catton by email.

The Dusty Trail Horse Ranch

Dusty Trails is a small Lesson Facilities Located in the Winnipeg Beach/Gimli area. We offer outdoor arena lessons and trail lessons to the interested rider, the new horse owner, and the one time rider who wishes to learn, rather than just sit there. We keep our groups small at 7 riders maximum for your safety and supervision. Specializing in lessons for children(7 and up), we have a group of professional lesson horses who we have kept and raised for many years. CHA standard lessons are available year round. Phone - 204-389-3525. Reservations Required

West Wind Stables

“Familiar Faces in New Places”. Offering Dressage/Jumping Lessons; Equine Canada Certified Coaches; School Horses Available; Training and Sales Temporary Home located at Teske Farms 1237 Mc Creary Road. Contact: Chris Dolinski (204) 793-4567, Shawn Charriere (204) 771-6975 or email.

Windover Riding School

English riding instruction for new or returning riders from pre-school on up. We stress solid basics along with safety and security in and out of the tack. Packages or one-off lessons, group(max 3) or private, our horses or yours. Located in southern Manitoba, 15 minutes west of Morden, one and a quarter hours south of Winnipeg. Phone 204-246-2360.