SANDY ALEXANDER

We are hosting the talented Sandy Alexander for a clinic on May 23rd. 
Open to all levels & breeds of horses.

$125 for the day or $20 to watch/audit. 

Payment required by May 1 to hold your spot.

Sandy is an EC High Performance coach and mentor. He has ridden and trained Olympic level horses and athletes. Sandy specializes in Dressage, Hunter/Jumper & Equitation and has done Nationals/Worlds with various breeds of horses including Arabs, Paints and Quarter horses. We are honoured to have him out and this is a great opportunity for our local riders!

Located at Cointreau Stables, near Daysland, AB.

RIDGE VIEW EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Welcome to Ridge View Equestrian Center located in the beautiful foothills of Alberta, 20 minutes south of Calgary. Ridge View Equestrian is a private facility offering a wide range of services that include boarding, lessons, training, showing, sales and consignment.

We specialize in the training and development of both horse and rider in the hunter/jumper and equitation rings.Our riders successfully compete year round in Canada and the United States.We emphasize the importance of building the relationship between horse and rider, then focus on training programs that will allow for both to perform confidently. We also specialize in starting and breaking young horses. Our young development program promotes building a strong foundation in control and flat-work before tackling the technical aspects of show jumping. 

Whatever your riding goals, let us design a customized training and development program to suit you and your horses needs.

EMERALD EQUESTRIAN FARM

Emerald Equestrian is a competitive private show barn situated on 80 beautiful acres,  owned and operated by Tami & Matt Crane. Located  west of Leduc in Calmar, Alberta. 

We strive for excellence through quality care and training,  while always maintaining our goal of quality not quantity.

Breeders of the highest possible caliber Warmbloods, at a competitive-affordable price and to this aim we use only the best available bloodlines from around the world. We believe that if foals are given the best possible start in life, using only the highest Graded Warmblood Stallions and Broodmares, with a winning pedigree, excellent conformation and a trainable temperament from BOTH parents, then they are in the best possible position to go on and achieve great things throughout their competition careers.  If the ability, conformation and temperament are there at the outset, then work and training should come easily to them.

We cater to a small group of very dedicated and competitive riders by offering extremely individualized care and attention.  Blending excellence, fun, and family. Riders not focused on showing also have specific goals in mind. Improving their riding skills by learning and mastering advanced exercises and continuing to master more difficult courses, with higher jumps, and building strength and confidence.

At Emerald Equestrian we pride our self on having respect, camaraderie, support, personal growth and safety. Lessons typically consist of 2- 4 riders and are arranged by the skill level of the riders and horses. Private lessons are also arranged for individualized attention. We offer training in the following programs:

Hunters -  Jumpers -  Equitation  - Dressage

Boarding & Lesson rates are available upon request.

We invite you to tour our website. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments, or would like more information.

CARLYN GOULD

Carlyn’s experience and background with troubled horses (and riders) has enabled her to develop confident and effective riders, and safe, reliable horses. She combines techniques based on natural horsemanship, dressage, hunter/jumper, and equitation. Carlyn teaches on the basis of riding through feel and effective communication with your horse by instilling effective riding habits and developing rider skill that can then help to improve the horses understanding of the aids. Ultimately a horse that understands communication will gain confidence and therefore both horse and rider will be able to be happy, safe, and effective as partners together. "My goal is always to create a safe and positive learning environment for both horse and rider." Carlyn Gould is currently offering private lessons for beginner thru advanced riders. Lessons can be tailored to a show program, problem-solving or simply to gain further knowledge. She travels to YOUR facility and is available to Calgary and area. 

 A little bit more about the coach: Carlyn has been operating her mobile lesson program throughout Central and Southern Alberta since 2003 (Red Deer, Ponoka, Heisler, Rimbey, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Rumsey, Calgary, Strathmore, Bragg Creek, Okotoks, Millarville, Dewinton, Blackie, Brooks, Bassano, Cochrane, Crossfield, to name but a few....).

Carlyn has traditionally specialized in the hunter/jumper/equitation discipline, but has clientele from many other disciplines, including dressage, western, trail and 3-day event. She has a strong background in natural horsemanship (working from the ground up), fundamental training and understanding of the dressage development and training, and both knowledge and experience with hunter/jumper and equitation. She incorporates all of these techniques into the development of well rounded horses and riders for show or leisure. Whether your problem is ground manners or lead changes, she can help.

Her background has involved dealing with many distressed, problem and difficult horses. Her experience with difficult and problem horses gives her the skills to help riders overcome their fears and regain a positive relationship with their horses without using unnecessary equipment or physical restraints. She is also a lead change specialist with horses having problems with their changes or just learning to do their changes! 

Carlyn has been teaching privately for individuals as well as organizations including Alberta Pony Club (also is an examiner for Pony Club), Adult Riding Cooperative, Alberta 4-H. She also maintains work by performing judge services for local shows throughout the region, including 4-H, Pony Cub, Local Hunter/Jumper shows, and the Welsh Pony & Cob Society. Whether you are looking to show or ride recreationally, to learn more or work through a problem with your horse, Carlyn can help you get there. Please contact for details.

Carlyn is currently accepting client intake for the Fall/Winter 2010-2011, limited space remaining. She is fully insured with current first aid certification.