Harding's Horse Haven

04/13/2024

01/06/2024

Now open for registration, please text or PM for more information!

12/05/2023

Wanted to thank everyone who made the time to stop in at our open house this past Sunday! It was so much fun, very nice meeting new families and spreading some Christmas joy!

11/29/2023

So grateful to have had an amazing group of young ladies out to our farm for a Girl Guide trip this past Sunday! So many smiles and lots of learning, I can't wait to have them back! They all enjoyed a half hour riding lesson & leading lesson. As well as a chance to learn about grooming, tack and how to care for the horses. Lastly, they even got to visit some ponies in their paddock and learn how to feed treats and stay safe! They girls even brought the sunshine with them!

11/19/2023

Holiday party and OPEN HOUSE December 3rd from 12-4pm at the farm, 8284 Indian Trail Rockwood!

FREE pony rides, helmets provided🐴
FREE hot chocolate and light snacks☕️
FREE kids activities and games⭐️

Ho ho ho, Santa will be visiting, more than welcome to take photos throughout! 🎅

If you're interested in classes, ask about a discount coupon for your first scheduled lesson. Gift certificates also available as great gifts!🎁

Donations encouraged at the door to help support our school horses 🙏🏻❤️

06/06/2023

I had a great time at the Wellington-Waterloo Hunt with some of my students and Amy Cuthbertson ! Everyone rode well and had a great time!

03/22/2023

Summer Camp is open for Registration!

*Safe amount of certified and insured instructors
*Ponies and horses of all sizes to accommodate riders of all levels.
*Rider will get to ride two different horses/ponies throughout the day. Also, they will get the opportunity to try English, western and a choice of ba****ck riding during the week.
*BYO lunch, drinking water and cold treats will be provided

$450 weekly, from 9-4pm, with early drop off and late pick up options. Family discount, for two or more riders per household, recieve %10 off per rider. Also, a %5 discount for referring a new student/camper.

JULY 10 - 14th
Ages 5-12

JULY 24 - 28th
Ages 5-12

AUGUST 7 - 11th
Ages 10-16

AUGUST 21 - 25th
Ages 5-12

02/03/2023

March break camp is officially open for registration. Please send me a PM or text message, 9056918980.

March 13th to 17th 9-4pm, early drop off and late pick up available.

Cost is $450 for the week, or $100 daily, ages 5-13.
Save %10 for two or more per household.

An hour of horse riding, as well as an hour of direct learning in the riding arena on the ground with the horses daily. Additional activities and horse care will also be taught and practiced throughout the week. BYO lunch and drinks. A full kitchen and heated lounge is available for break periods.

Insured and experienced staff. We are all looking forward to some un forgettable memories with familiar and new smiling faces!

01/01/2023

Happy New Year, everyone!

I have had a lot of interest in running additional CAMP DAYS, next week.

January 3rd and 5th, from 9-5pm.

The day will include atleast an hour of riding inside the arena, as well as some ground work activities. Various barns skills and horse care will be practiced throughout the day, and guests are guaranteed to improve skills or learn something new! BYO lunch.

The cost will be $85 per rider for the day! Family discount for two or more riders per household, $75 per student.

12/13/2022

Barn Holiday gathering,

Sunday December 18th from 12-4pm. Feel free to bring a baked good or easy snack to share. There will be games and horsing around for the kids!

Also if you chose to participate, a maximum $20 gift exchange game is taking place as well at 3pm.

07/14/2022

What a great start to our first week of camp, such amazing memories and so much fun! Everyone is learning a lot of new riding skills and equine care, with so many different activities each day! The parents are having a hard time getting them to leave at the end of the day! There are still spaces available for the second and third week of camp!

Please PM for any questions, or to register you can also email [email protected]

06/09/2022

Still have openings for summer camp, a few spaces for each week! Please reach out to book before it's too late! Going to be such a great experience for new and seasoned riders!

05/06/2022

Looking to hire a part time English coach

*Must have past experience and be at least 21 years of age.

*Must maintain First Aid training.

*Must be good with children and adult beginners.

*Hours can be very flexible.

A dressage background is valuable and preferred as I focus on helping my horses and riders develop strong communication, responsiveness to aids, flexibility and balance. I want my horses to become stronger and only more pleasurable to ride. Although, I will accept applicants with hunter/jumper backgrounds as well.

Qualities I'm looking for in a coach are patience, positivity and professionalism. Strong customer service skills and focus on safety while in the ring.

05/06/2022

Summer Camps

Dates: July 11-15, July 25-29, August 8-12
$350/weekly per camper
Family discount, $300 per camper if two or more per household.

$50 non refundable deposit is required when booking, remaining payment to be made in full on or before the first day your child attends camp.
E-transfer to [email protected]

There is an application for to be completed no later then June 15th, please request through email.

Camp hours 9am-4pm (6 hours)
Early drop off 8am ($10) daily
Late pick up 5pm ($10) daily

Please PM for any questions or to book a date for your family. Phone calls and texting are also encouraged for a fast reply.

Weekly Log:
Day 1 - Welcome, Safety and horsemanship
Day 2 - The various riding disciplines/styles
Day 3 - Equine care, stable management
Day 4 - Equipment knowledge and tack care
Day 5 - Skills Assessment and Review

Week log is not limited to this criteria.

All weeks will be based on the same structure, but if a camper is interested in joining more than one week, I can guarantee new lessons will still be taught, different experiences will be had, and new friends will be made! There is no limit on learning and some repetition is needed for new skills to become strong.

Campers will be split into groups A, B, C, D for some activities based on turnout and ages.

Each day will include:
*Up to one hour of riding time for each camper, and additional time spent doing groundwork activities, leading, lunging etc..
*At least 2 hours direct interaction with a horse or pony during learning activities, preparation for riding and after care.
*Farm activities and games in the ring.
*Two 30 minute snack breaks at 11am and at 2pm.
*At least one camp leader with first aid and CPR training and many additional assistant leaders.

What to wear:
If weather permits, tight fitting pants, but long shorts are acceptable. No jean material. Closed toe shoes, ideally something with a ¼ inch heel. Sun screen and hats are highly recommended. Helmets will be provided, but welcome to being your own. Must be a ASTM certified helmet.

Lunch and drinks not included. A fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle available for use. Staff will gladly assist campers. Freezies will be included as a reward daily.