ECKWOOD EQUINE SERVICES

Dressage based training farm. 6 box stalls, individual turnout, group outdoor board and training options.

I am a classically trained dressage rider that works with each horse as an individual.  I tailor each training program using classical methods that will meet the needs of you and your equine partner. 

Eckwood Equine offers a variety of training services from coaching, clinics and training.

I am a certified competition coach through the National Coaching Association and Equine Canada.

ALLEGRA HOHM DRESSAGE

I am available for lessons all the way from walk/trot to FEI level dressage. I also teach riders involved in all disciplines including (but not limited to) western dressage, eventing and hunter/jumper, with a focus on correct basics and fundamentals.

I am comfortable riding and handling a range of horses and have experience educating young horses and bringing them up the levels to FEI and International level dressage. Young horses, horses in need of minor reschooling and sales horses are all welcome in my training program. Results in competition generally include championships and high scores - please contact me if you are looking for a comprehensive advancement or sales program for you and/or your horse!

I currently travel to teach mainly around South Edmonton. Please contact me regarding availability for lessons. Full time coaching and training is available with me! Please contact me for details on setting up a personalized program for you and your horse.

Rates are as follows:

*Full time training and coaching - $1350/month

   Includes indoor board & 5 rides/lessons per week

   ($1050/month with outdoor board),

*Lessons - 45 minute Private $50

               - 1 hour Semi-Private (Max 3 riders) $35

  Haul In and Travel rates may apply,

  

*Clinics - $500 per day,

*Judging (EC 'r' in 2015) - If your show meets my    upgrading requirements (EC sanctioned) I can judge  for the low low cost of travel and lunch!

 Otherwise $250 per day.

CAROUSEL STABLES

Carousel Stables is a top international dressage training facility, the home of many past and current champions from training level through to Grand Prix.

It is located 1 km west of the Calgary city limits in the NW quadrant. It is situated on 26 pristine acres with manicured lawns, rolling hills, trees and ponds. Carousel Stables is a mere 10 minute drive up the 1A hwy to the beautiful western town of Cochrane, 20 minutes to Airdrie and you can be across Calgary in 40 minutes and a mere 20 minutes to the Calgary International Airport.

Carousel is a newly renovated facility boasting an international outdoor and indoor arena. Both the indoor arena and barn of 17 stalls is fully heated. There are his and hers washrooms, coffee room, wash rack, tack lockers, and 3 matted infer red heated tack stalls for grooming, vet, or farrier. Carousel also offers 12 outdoor box stalls. There is a choice of individual turnout or group turnout. The property is fenced with horse friendly post and rail. There is an additional 4 stall barn for clinic attendees or clients coming in for lessons or training. The feeding program is customized to each individual horses needs, we only feed high quality feed, we offer a grass or alfalfa blend.

Our staff is very knowledgeable, competent and of course very friendly!   We are proud to have 3 certified dressage coaches as well as one western trainer on site. We have head trainer/coach/owner Crystal Kroetch who is a certified level 3 dressage coach, Janet Hambly Adams a certified level 2 dressage coach, and Sandra Oxtoby a certified level 1 dressage coach. Our ground work /western trainer is Cory McAllister. Carousel looks forward to the future as we work to bring along our four legged and two legged clients and work as a team to reach their goals.

Remember that no dream is to big, we welcome new clients to join our Carousel Team!

TRAKEHNER GLEN

As longtime members of the Calgary Dressage Community, Trakehner Glen owners, Fritz and Gisela Baehre, are credited with the introduction of the Trakehner breed to Alberta. Though the days of breeding these fine horses are now gone at TG, their current focus is on operating a high-end dressage training facility in picturesque Priddis, Alberta.

The head trainer, Gillian Wright, is one of only three Level III dressage coaches in Alberta and continues to prove her value to the dressage community through her dedication to classical training.

Trakehner Glen offers all levels of dressage enthusiasts access to some of the best facilities and coaching available in Western Canada.

Home of the chestnut, Trakhener stallion
In Flagranti

SPRUCE VIEW HANOVERIANS

We are a semi- private breeding and training facility near Beaumont, Alberta that specializes in the breeding and development of Hanoverian horses for the highest levels of dressage sport. We also offer training, lessons, inspection/sales prep and always have a good selection of dressage horses and prospects for sale for both the amateur and professional rider.

Stephen Forbes is the resident trainer at SpruceView Hanoverians and very fittingly has a special
interest in the development of young dressage horses. Like many horse crazy kids, Stephen began his
riding career in eventing and after attending Olds College he began to specialize in the starting of
young horses and in dressage as well.

SILVER STRIDE

Is accepting new clients for boarding and lessons.
 
We are a family owned and operated facility with fresh and new ways of training for Dressage and jumping from our Level 3 Trainer/Coach from Australia.

We strongly believe that horses and there owners should relax and enjoying their time here at Silver Stride as we are a knowledgeable , experienced, yet non-political barn.

So come join the team at Silver Stride where we all talk and enjoy our time together with our horses.

All Horses have hay and salt block available all year round.

Semi Private are fed hay 3 times daily.

Private Board includes Hay 3 times daily and 1 bucket feed daily you provide the feed.

Indoor includes fresh bedding daily , morning feed / evening feed , hay 3 times daily , private turn out and blanket change.  We are currently offering:

Indoor Board :  $425 + G.S.T

Private Board : $300  + G.S.T

Semi Private Board :  $225 + G.S.T (3 Horses per pen.)

Pasture Board :  $175  + G.S.T

Lessons :  $35/Hr for boarders and $50/Hr for haul-ins 


Thanks For Reading and Hope To See You At Silver Stride!

FLYING COLOURS STABLES

Ivars and Vickie Argals own Flying Colours Stables... a private dressage training facility located 30 minutes south of Edmonton, Alberta. Flying Colours Stables offers the best in riding, training, and boarding services. The Argals family resides at the facility. They take pride in managing a professional, personal, secure, hands-on operation. 


Vickie is a CEF certified level 2 (dressage) coach, NCCP Level 3. She and her horses have National level placings from Training to FEI levels. Her students also regularly have placed nationally from Training to Grand Prix levels.

DEERFIELD FARM

We are a small, private dressage facility located in Springbank, Alberta.

Our training programs center on the pursuit of building confident, capable athletes through classical dressage principles.

At Deerfield, we strive to develop the natural potential in all our horses in a safe and happy enviroment.

BRIDLERIDGE EQUINE CENTER

 

Located 15 minutes Northeast of Calgary City Limits or 15 minutes East of Airdrie, we're a short drive from the Calgary International Airport on the open prairie. Our 160 acres boast a natural stream and pond in a beautiful ravine frequented by deer and other wildlife. Eighty of our acres are fenced horse pasture seeded to top quality grass mix. Our customers are often seen walking their dogs in the fresh prairie winds or winding through the gully mounted on their equine friends.

Our facility boasts a large 80' x 200' indoor, heated, insulated arena with mirrors, sound system and the most excellent footing a discerning rider can find in Alberta. Bridleridge also has an outdoor 200' x 200' sand arena.

The heated barn attached to the arena features 26 stalls, 1 washroom , 2 hot and cold wash-racks and a feed room where your horses dietary requirements specific to his or her needs is prepared. A coin operated washer and dryer are provided for boarder convenience.

BEC has staff living on site for security and emergency responses. Our equine guests are checked nightly to ensure their well-being and safety.

We pride ourselves on cleanliness and attention to detail. Our capable staff enjoys working with horses in a safe and caring environment. Our facility continues to grow and evolve and our goal is to provide the best care and attention possible for our equine clients and their owners.

BECKWITH DRESSAGE CENTRE

"For the dedicated dressage rider at any level. Plenty of opportunity to improve and excellent group spirit in the barn."

Located 5 minutes from Sherwood Park and 15 minutes from Edmonton, Beckwith Dressage Centre is a stable dedicated to dressage and often hosts clinics. It offers 13 box stalls in a heated barn with tack lockers. Horses are turned out individually. Facilities include a heated indoor arena with lounge and an outdoor dressage arena. There is also an equine veterinary clinic on the premises.