Riding Lessons & Horse Programs
Swell Equestrian offers horseback riding lessons to those within the Halifax Regional Municipality and beyond. We are located in beautiful Lawrencetown, a 10 minute drive from Cole Harbour, 20 minutes from Dartmouth and 30 minutes from Halifax. Our riding school programs are offered form beginner to advanced. Our experienced riding instructors and coaches will help determine what level or program you would be best suited for.
Learn to Ride
Beginner Riding Lesson Group Program
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We teach people of all ages and abilities how to begin riding horses. This group is for students who have never ridden a horse in a lesson program before, and who are new to horses. They can expect to learn how to handle a horse on the ground, general care for a horse, groom, tack up, and begin walking and trotting on horseback.
Parents, friends, or guardians are required to stay for the duration of the lesson and help lead the horse the rider is on while the instructor gives direction. This program is open to both children and adults. This is a six month program, paid by the month.
Registration will open for our next Learn to Ride Program! The first lesson is Saturday May 2 from 1pm-3pm. Registration will open for this session Monday April 13. To complete your registration please enrol using the button below, send a copy of the signed waiver to swellequestrian@gmail.com & e-transfer $470 ($315 + $155 notice deposit) to swellequestrian@gmail.com for the first month of this program. You will receive a receipt confirming your registration and payment into this program.
The subsequent five months cost $315 per month including hst, the monthly invoices are issued mid month and due on the 25th of the month of issue. This monthly fee includes weekly lessons at the scheduled day and time.
Offered for adults and children ages 7+
Up to five riders per lesson, one weekly lesson per month
Time commitment: 2 hours once weekly
Please complete the enrolment form online, and print, sign and date the waiver form and send a picture/scan via e-mail to swellequestrian@gmail.com
Beyond Beginner
Intermediate Program
This program is designed for students who have some experience with horses, know basic horsemanship and are able to walk, trot and canter on horseback. This program is designed for riders who wish to continue their training and learn how to jump. If you're interested in joining this program, we need to schedule you for an assessment lesson to determine which group lesson you would be best suited for, or find you a regular private lesson slot.
Registration is open for our next Beyond Beginner Program Monday April 13. We have availability for this program on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturdays 3:00pm-5:00pm. To complete your registration please enrol using the button below, send a copy of the signed waiver to swellequestrian@gmail.com & e-transfer $470 ($315 + $155 notice deposit) to swellequestrian@gmail.com for the first month of this program. You will receive a receipt confirming your registration and payment into this program.
The subsequent five months cost $315 per month including hst, the monthly invoices are issued mid month and due on the 25th of the month of issue. This monthly fee includes weekly lessons at the scheduled day and time.
Offered for adults and children ages 7+
1 lesson per week for group lessons (up to five riders per lesson).
If you can't make this program time please contact us. We want to hear from you and can most likely place you into another group lesson that has availability. Prior to being placed into another group lesson we recommend you come here for a private assessment lesson. This way we can inform you which groups you are most suited too.
Lesson Prices Including HST
60 Minute Private $105
45 Minute Private $85
30 Minute Private $60
60 Minute Semi-Private $93
45 Minute Semi Private $75
60 Minute Group Lesson $77
Time commitment: 2 hours once weekly
Makeup Lesson are available for $10 per rider per lesson including hst. In the event we have to cancel your lesson there is no charge for a makeup.
Please complete the enrolment form online, and print, sign and date the waiver form and send a picture/scan via e-mail to swellequestrian@gmail.com
Independent Rides/Quarter Lease
Independent Program
This program is available to students of our lesson program. The Independent Ride program is designed for students who have experience with horses, understand and apply basic horse care, and are able to walk, trot and canter on horseback. This program is designed for riders who are requesting one weekly independent/lease ride.
Riders under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
This program offers one weekly independent ride per month.
Time commitment, 2 hours once week. Cost for the program is $175 per month including hst, and sold on a monthly basis!
Lessons with Nathalie Green
Looking for an extra lesson or you can't commit to weekly group lessons? Or are you seeking private lessons? Are you open to learning new skills? Nathalie offers pay as you go lessons in jumping, flatwork and dressage. Private lessons are available upon your request. Please register using the form below.
Part Time Working Student
Part Time Program
Are you seeking more structure, technique, knowledge, and and horse time on a part time basis? If so our Part Time Working Student position could check these boxes off for you. In this program you have a blend of lessons, independent rides or hacks (weather and events impact this). You also have the option to attend some pre selected off property competitions with one of our horses and Nathalie. In this program you required to work some stable and horse chores. Stable and Horse Chores have flexibility as we know everyone has commitments outside of the barn.
To compensate you for your work you get to choose between being put on Payroll or working off stable and horse chores towards your Monthly Working Student Fee!
Equestrian Canada Rider Levels Program
We encourage students to formalize their riding education and skills by completing the Equestrian Canada Rider Levels. This provides a structured and tiered foundation for handling and riding horses at all levels. Lesson horses are available for riders who wish to be tested for their Rider Levels.
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Mounted Horse Hacks
For Nature & Horse Enthusiasts
For Fr
We offer the opportunity for riders who are part of our facility to hack with us. Hacks are a great way to improve the balance in your riding, & trust with a horse.
Are you part of our riding school and would like to schedule a hack? Please email Nathalie to schedule one: swellequestrian@gmail.com