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Find the right lesson for meHorseback Riding Lessons in Markham
- Highly rated by families
- No experience necessary
- No long-term commitment
- Build confidence
- Patient, supportive instruction
- Enjoy time with horses
- Lessons matched to your level
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Let’s talk about ridingWhat you’ll learn
From the first hello at the stable to a new skill in the saddle, every lesson is a chance to understand your horse and grow as a rider.
More than riding
Confidence, one small step at a time
Getting to know a horse, practising a new skill and noticing your progress can help build confidence. There’s room to ask questions, try again and celebrate the little wins.
Along the way, you’ll practise patience, clear communication and caring for a horse—skills that make time at the farm rewarding, on the ground and in the saddle.
On the ground
- Horse behaviour and communication
- Safe handling, horse care and barn safety
- Grooming, tacking and groundwork
In the saddle
- Balance, alignment and coordination
- Body awareness and effective aids
- Riding skills matched to your level
Lesson formats
A little individual focus or the encouragement of riding together—find a way to learn that fits your current skills and what you’d like to work towards.
Private
One-to-one attention for the rider’s learning goals, with time to ask questions and focus on the next skill.
A personal starting point for new riders, or space to work on something specific.
Semi-private
Shared instruction for two riders with compatible abilities and goals. Practise alongside a partner while developing your own riding.
Learn from each other’s progress and enjoy the encouragement of riding together.
Group
Learn and practise alongside riders of a similar level, building on your skills in a shared arena.
Keep developing your independence, awareness and communication with your horse.
Semi-private and group lessons suit riders who can walk and trot independently and maintain safe control and spacing around others. Our team confirms placement based on ability, safety, compatibility and availability.
Your first stride
Want to learn, but not sure where to start?
You don’t need to choose a format on your own. A few simple questions will help you explore the options that fit.
- Tell us about the riderShare their current ability, comfort riding around others and goals.
- Explore your lesson optionsSee the suitable formats and why they fit your answers.
- Take your next stepCarry your answers into registration, or discuss your lesson options with our team.
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See what others say about Chava Farms
Confidence, progress and a lesson to look forward to. Hear from families who ride with us.
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5.0 / 5
Looking forward to every lesson
“It is the highlight of her week. Sara and her staff are incredible with the kids.”
5.0 / 5
Patient, caring instruction
“All of the instructors are amazing and so caring. We especially love Sara! She is the most patient and loving person!”
5.0 / 5
Developing skills with care
“…helped my daughter develop her riding skills, while always being mindful to maintain safety and awareness.”
5.0 / 5
Excited for the next lesson
“We are going back for more lessons and we are both so excited.”
5.0 / 5
Fun across generations
“Riding lessons from young to older was so much fun. Sara was a pleasure to deal with.”
5.0 / 5
A lesson-day highlight
“Every time we have the opportunity to go to Chava farms for horseback riding lessons we leave on such a high!”
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We’re a registered Canadian charity offering equestrian, therapeutic, educational and community farm programs.
How your lesson fees help
All income from riding lessons helps fund Chava Farms’ operations and charitable programs. This includes summer camps, therapeutic classes for students with disabilities, and keeping classes and programs affordable and accessible to the community.
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