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Equestrian Schools

Equestrianism, the art of riding and handling a horse is a feature of many private schools with excellent equestrian facilities for students. Equestrian is a fun and thrilling sport that needs practice. In private schools, equestrian classes take place in the Physical Education time allocation or after regular school hours. Equestrian schools of this type offer lessons for in-barn work and practical riding. Equestrian schools can be coed, day, or boarding schools and experienced trainers are available for equestrian classes. Students can compete in various equestrian disciplines and have access to horse-related knowledge and competencies. Some schools have private camps that provide professional instruction for beginner through advanced riders, both kids and adults. Read more

List of Equestrian Schools


Trinity College School Port Hope, Ontario — The TCS Signature Journey gives students a strong start on a long and exciting adventure that stretches from our campus to further education and career and carries through the full arc of a life of purpose and service. View School Profile. AP Capstone school with extensive AP course offerings Rural campus setting with 100 acres of fields and facilities Academic and service learning travel education programs Personalized guidance and support for academics and health and wellness State-of-the-art athletic centre Grades: 5 to 12 (Coed) Type: Traditional Tuition: $26,750 to $72,500 Living: Day/Boarding Enrollment: 570 Avg. Class: 12 to 16 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (6) School Videos (2)	Trinity College School	26750	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Lakefield College School Lakefield, Ontario — Focussed on Community First, Outdoors Every Day, and Authentic Learning, LCS offers a world-class, individualized, day/boarding program (Grades 9 -12) designed for students to be leaders who care, connect and contribute. View School Profile. Worldwide university acceptances 315 acres on Lake Katchewanooka Small family-like residences Advanced Placement courses International travel, study, service Grades: 9 to 12 (Coed) Type: Liberal Arts Tuition: $34,700 to $71,800 Living: Boarding/Day Enrollment: 400 Avg. Class: 15 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (4) School Videos (4)	Lakefield College School	34700	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Bishop's College School View Profile Sherbrooke, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $28,100 to $72,450 Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB DP and course certificates. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	Bishop's College School	28100	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
King's-Edgehill School View Profile Windsor, Nova Scotia College Rd/King St 6 to 12 Coed $19,950 to $63,550 Benefitting from it's safe and beautiful Nova Scotia location, King's-Edgehill facilitates the opportunity for every student to Be More - in the classroom, on the sports fields, on stage, in the community and beyond. Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King's-Edgehill School	19950	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Fulford Academy View Profile Brockville, Ontario 6 to 12 Coed $489 to $59,800 Our intercultural environment offers an individualized approach to learning and highly differentiated instruction, with emphasis on STEM+A & AP courses. Our students enjoy a dynamic academic & residential life program. Boarding/Day/eSchool Progressive	Fulford Academy	489	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day eSchool Coed
Queen Margaret's School View Profile Duncan, British Columbia Brownsey Avenue/Government Street PS to 12 Coed $5,450 to $52,330 Queen Margaret's School is a gender inclusive independent day/boarding university preparatory school in Duncan, BC that focuses on preparing young trailblazers...no two journeys are the same. Day/Boarding Progressive User Reviews (1)	Queen Margaret's School	5450	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Montverde Academy View Profile Montverde, Florida(USA) PS to 12 Coed US $15,315 to US $52,925 Founded in 1912, Montverde Academy is an elite college preparatory school for students in grades Pre-K3 through post-graduate studies with a distinct student population from over 80 countries worldwide. Boarding/Day Traditional User Reviews (1)	Montverde Academy	15315	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Pickering College View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Mulock Drive/Bayview Avenue JK to 12 Coed $27,860 to $69,955 Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future. Day/Boarding Progressive Our Kids Review User Reviews (3)	Pickering College	27860	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children View Profile Caledon, Ontario The Gore Road/Old Church 3 to 12 Coed $17,900 to $33,000 The King's College experience develops in students responsibility, accountability, and ownership of their own learning and a passion for making a difference. Students can attend in person or synchronously online. Day/Homestay/eSchool Traditional	King's College School for Bright and Gifted Children	17900	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay eSchool Coed

Some of the equestrian programs in schools include:

Riding equitation, including dressage and jumping for advanced riders
Horsemanship, including grooming, saddling, bridling, and stable management
Care and safety for horse and rider

Career emphasis areas include training, teaching, massage therapy, horse health, barn management, farrier and forging. Equestrian schools feature scenic woods trails, barns and an arena. Advanced riders may have a cross country course. Senior campers may also work on dressage and jumping. Dressage is a test of overall training and obedience of a horse. Girls who are passionate about riding can also join equestrian classes. Studies show that working with horses enables students to develop poise, assertiveness and confidence. Riding has become increasingly popular as recreation in many parts of the world, particularly in metropolitan and suburban areas. Eventing, show jumping, endurance, polo, western, horse ball and vaulting are some other exciting sports associated with horses.

Students at Equestrian schools work to improve their own skill base and theoretical understanding of horses. A good understanding of horses helps to develop this hobby and activity in a better way. Students who love the outdoors and horses can develop equestrianism into a fine leisure pursuit that can give several benefits and rewards.

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