Now that we've had a week off after Carosella 2019, it's time to get back in the saddle again! If you were inspired by the demonstration of riding, horsemanship, and mounted combat skills on display, now's your chance to get back in the saddle. All classes take place in the indoor arena at Cornwall Ridge Farm, 21955 15 Ave, Langley.
These are the last series before we break for winter holidays. Riding classes are limited to four participants, so be sure to sign up soon to avoid disappointment.
Riding Level 3+, Flat
This six-class series is for intermediate and advanced riders who have graduated from Level 2 and are looking to improve their dressage work. The classes will focus on the correct position and aids of the rider to increase the horse's suppleness both laterally and through the top-line, as well as on prompt and balanced transitions. Some cavaletti and ground poles may be incorporated.
Riding Level 3+, Flat
Sundays 13 Oct - 17 Nov
10am - 11am
Instructor: Isabel Landels
Wednesdays 23 Oct - 27 Nov
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Eleanor Landels
cost: $275 + gst for 6 classes
drop-in, if space available: $55 + gst
Riding & Horsemanship Level 2
This six class course is for Riders who have achieved Horsemanship level 1 and are working towards Horsemanship level 2, Riding level 1, or Riding level 2. The Horsemanship portion includes identification, routines of the horse, care & cleaning of saddlery, riding etiquette, and safe handling. Riding curriculum covers basic seat position, single-hand reining, games skills, canter work, introduction to drill work, introduction to jumping, and longeline work.
Riding & Horsemanship Level 2
Sundays 13 Oct - 17 Nov
10 am - noon
Instructor: Isabel Landels
Wednesdays 23 Oct - 27 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Eleanor Landels
cost: $375 + gst for 6 classes
drop-in, if space available: $75 + gst
Beginner Riding & Horsemanship
This six-class course is designed to help the beginning rider achieve Horsemanship and Riding Level 1. The Horsemanship portion includes haltering, leading & securing your horse; points of the horse; parts of the saddle & bridle; grooming & tacking up; untacking and care of tack; basic feeding and needs of the horse. The Riding curriculum covers turn out and checking tack, mounting & dismounting, warm up exercises, - basic seat position, aids for walk, trot and halt, circles & turns, rising trot, ground rails, introduction to canter if ready, single hand reining, stirrupless work, and introduction to games skills. The cost of the course includes one free riding or horsemanship assessment. Students can expect to be ready to assess Horsemanship Level 1 at the end of the six classes. Readiness for Riding Level 1 typically takes two iterations of the course.
Beginner Riding & Horsemanship
Sundays 13 Oct - 17 Nov
11am - 1pm
cost: $375 + gst for 6 classes
drop-in, if space available: $75 + gst
Instructor: Eleanor Landels
Mounted Combat Fundamentals
Before you get on a horse with a sword in your hand it is essential to have good fundamental swordplay skills from the ground. This six-week course covers the basic Mounted Combat skills needed for your Green Spur. Students who have achieved these skills along with Riding and Horsemanship Level 1 will be eligible to participate in Mounted Combat classes on horseback. This course is designed for novice practitioners with the longsword.
Mounted Combat Fundamentals
Sundays 13 Oct - 17 Nov
1:30 pm - 3:30pm
cost: $165 + gst for 6 classes
Instructor: Dave Wayne
Mounted Combat Mastery
Put your riding and swordplay skills together! This three hour class consists of an sword, spear, and grappling work on the ground, after which we tack up and practise these skills plus movement and games from horseback. Anyone with a Green Spur or the equivalent (Riding & Horsemanship Level 1 and Mounted Combat Fundamentals or a Green Cord) may join in the twice monthly full Mounted Combat class. Anyone with a Longsword Green Cord or Rapier Blue Cord may join in the ground-only portion of the class.
Mounted Combat Mastery
Sundays 13 & 27 October, 10 & 24 November
noon - 3pm
full class: 3 tuition credits
ground class: 2 tuition credits
Instructor: Jennifer Landels
Youth Riding & Horsemanship
This course for kids aged 6-13 will introduce your child to ponies and horses in safe, fun, and friendly series of six classes taught by Pony Club qualified instructors. Each class contains a riding lesson as well as a horsemanship lesson where students will learn to handle, groom, and care for ponies and horses. Curriculum follows the Canadian Pony Club D level lessons and will prepare students for testing Academie Duello Mounted Combat Riding 1 or Pony Club D Level.
Youth Riding & Horsemanship
Wednesdays 23 Oct - 27 Nov
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
cost: $375 + gst for 6 classes
Instructor: Isabel Landels
Jennifer Landels heads up Academie Duello's Cavaliere Program. She has been swordfighting since 2008, and riding since before she could walk. She started the program as an excuse to combine those passions. Read more from Jennifer Landels.