Rugged Cross Stables

08/17/2025

Hi everyone!!
So the time has come. Rugged Cross Stables on highway 3 has closed and the barn is now operating at the new location.
Boarding, lessons, part boarding etc will all be being offered at this new location

Any questions please reach out
Thank you!!!!

05/26/2024

With our show season started i want to express how proud I am of all the riders.

As a rider we have to remember that we cannot value our riding based on the colour of the ribbons we walk home with at the end of the day.

Perseverance, hard work, dealing with nerves and working towards our personal goals should be the main focus.

Also, it's wonderful that even though this is an individual sport, watching the riders come together as a team and cheer each other on is such a special moment.

Continue setting goals, work hard but remember this is supposed to be fun!!

05/20/2024

So many life lessons horses can teach us.

04/11/2024

RIP Sarafina (April 24 2000- April 10th 2024)
A beautiful mare who produced so many lovely horses. She had an amazing retirement lifestyle living with her 2 buddies (Savannah and Hannah Mae)

03/06/2024

03/01/2024

Meet the coach's

My name is Kennedy Fess. I have 7 years coaching experience with clients various levels in riding. I have experience teaching hunters and starting horses. I have been in the horse industry for 13 years. I have shown Trillium level at 3’3” and schooled at 3’6”. I do not currently own my own horse, but am part boarding and keeping myself involved in the horse industry. My day time employment is I am a educational assistant who works primarily with teenagers. (Pictures 1-3)

Kirstie Houston is a Certified Instructor and Licensed Coach with Equestrian Canada. She has over 30 years of experience in the horse industry, and 10 years of coaching experience. She has coached many students to success at both the schooling and Silver level, and has competed up to the 'A' circuit level. Kirstie owns three of her own horses named O'Malley, Hunter, and Onyx. (Pictures 4-5)