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Monday 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 9pm Thursday 9am - 10pm Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday 7am - 4pm Sunday 7am - 10pm

Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association

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Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association

There is a range of programming available for beginners all the way up to jumping lessons.

Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association (WELCA) provides lesson horses for children, teens, and adults to the Edmonton community and surrounding areas to ride! For more than a decade, the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association (WELCA) has been quietly helping to develop people of strength and contributors to the Edmonton community. Through our equine-related activities, we will increase o

ur role in creating a better quality of life for all Edmontonians. WELCA provides easy access for anyone wishing to discover the joys of equine activities, and those who wish to rekindle their love for horses. Our centrally located services help young urban people develop self-confidence and self-esteem, and our horses are instrumental in providing therapeutic services for people living with mental health issues or diseases such as multiple sclerosis. We provide learning opportunities for students of all ages, whether it is veterinarian studies or learning an equine sport. And we help urbanites gain a better understanding of life on a horse farm, right in the heart of the city. We make all this possible using our own herd of horses and some which are loaned to us. WELCA’s learning centre provides programs to approximately 1,000 visitors each week. Our different horse riding programs and instructions are available at various levels to the general public, school groups, and people with disabilities. The completion of our new equine learning centre affords opportunities for more Edmontonians and people from all over the world can come to study horses and learn about their special relationship with people. The new facility has been developed on our existing site on Fox Drive, and is integrated into the beautiful heritage setting of the Keillor Farm. Our new facility allows us to help even more Edmontonians, and allows us to continue our mission of contributing to a stronger community, locally and globally.

12/07/2024

Enjoy this display of world class driving.
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11/27/2024

We are extremely saddened to share the passing of the most gentlemanly lesson horse, Steel.

Steel was a distinguished grey gelding born in October 1994. In his youth he was extremely competitive and even up until he came to WELCA was competing in the 3’6” jumpers.

In 2014 he joined the WELCA lesson herd. He was always such a sweet and kind horse to interact with on the ground, though it was a struggle to help him stay sound for the first few years. The wonderful vets at West Wind Veterinary were pivotal in helping to get him comfortable and able to work- which he loved!

Steel was always eager to rise to the challenge and put his best foot forward every lesson. His love for work was infectious and as a rider, you couldn’t help but feel his joy- even his movement had an upbeat energy. In fact, it sometimes became difficult to stop him once he got going!

Steel did it all: from therapeutic riding with Little Bits, introducing beginners to the fun of horses in camps or Learn to Ride lessons, teaching students to canter, or doing a dressage pattern with the more advanced riders.

He always seemed to have a ‘prim and proper’ type of attitude and was a steadfast rule-follower. He was known as a gentleman before he came to WELCA and remained that way for the rest of his life. He was a gentle soul and was always at the bottom of whichever group of horses he was with- he always did much better with similarly-minded horses!

Of course no horse is without their quirks- Steel had a habit of becoming impatient when the level of service was not up to his standards and would bang relentlessly on the door when hay was not immediately in front of him or if he had been left alone longer than he deemed appropriate. That familiar sound echoing through the stables will be now missed.

Thank you Steel for all that you have done. We are so lucky for the time that we had with you and know that you will be missed by all that knew you. May you forever roam greener pastures.

WELCA is hiring Part-Time Barn Staff for Sundays 6am-2pm! Please send your resume to info@welca.ca if you are interested...

11/14/2024

WELCA is hiring Part-Time Barn Staff for Sundays 6am-2pm! Please send your resume to [email protected] if you are interested in the position.

10/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Just as a heads up for all Horsemanship Lessons Students: Lessons are running all weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Monday).

09/17/2024

Learn to Ride a horse in the heart of the Edmonton River Valley! Discover the fun, fitness, and challenge of horse riding conveniently located off of Fox Drive. Our heated indoor arena means we are able to offer lessons year round.

Click here to register for a Learn to Ride program starting in November: https://www.welca.ca/learn-to-ride-registration-1

If you have ever wanted to give horse riding a try, we have a variety of program options to choose from. Visit www.welca.ca to view all of the upcoming programs and events including birthday parties, Outdoor Rides, school group tours, lessons for ages 4-8, and MORE.

09/12/2024

Registration for the Mini/JR program (ages 4-8) is now open: https://www.welca.ca/mini-jr-riders

Over the course of 6 weeks, children will spend the hour lesson learning the basics of horsemanship, like mounting/dismounting, halt, walk, trot, steering, and basic patterns of the ring, as well as playing lots of games!

The next sessions begins October 19- email [email protected] if you have any questions!

09/11/2024

We are looking to add an instructor to the lesson program! If you or someone you know is looking to join a positive, beginner-friendly team, please read the post below and reach out! Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

08/23/2024

Can't wait to see you all at our Neigh-bourhood Tack Sale this Sunday, 1-5pm! Come visit Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association, Strideview Equestrian, Kickass Products, The Queen of Polos, Next Level Equestrian, On the Hunt EQ, and more!

08/21/2024

If you're looking for your next saddle at a CRAZY deal, you have got to get to Little Bits' Tack Sale table this Sunday! They have great quality saddles going for as low as $150. All proceeds will be supporting the horses and riders of Little Bits Therapeutic Riding.

Address

12504 Fox Drive
Edmonton, AB
T6G2L6

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 10pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	7am - 4pm
Sunday	7am - 10pm

Website

http://www.welca.ca/

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