Learn to Ride Beg 2026/27

WELCA has 4 different Learn to Ride programs:

1. Complete Learn to Ride
Price: $1200/rider for twelve lessons over twelve weeks
The full LTR program (Intro and Beg) - A seemless integration into the Horsemanship program!

2. Introductory Learn to Ride - Next classes Nov 2026
Price: $625/rider for six lessons over six weeks
Can't do the Complete LTR? We have split it into two for an easy first step!

3. Beginner Learn to Ride - (requires Introductory LTR)
Price:$625/rider for six lessons over six weeks
Gain further independence in the second step of our Learn to Ride program.

4. Accelerated Learn to Ride - 2 classes a week
Price:$1200/rider for twelve lessons over six weeks
Ride twice a week and be done in half the time!

This registration form is for the Beginner Learn to Ride! Please click on the program above if you wish to be redirected to a different program.

Date and Time options for the Beginner LTR

Session 1 (end of November start)

Day	Time PM	Dates
Tuesday	4-6	Unmounted Date: Nov 24 Riding Dates: Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesday	5-7	Unmounted Date: Nov 25 Riding Dates: Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Sunday	3:30-5:30	Unmounted Date: Nov 29 Riding Dates: Dec 6, 13, 20, 27, Jan 3

Session 2 (January Start)

Day	Time PM	Dates
Tuesday	4-6 or 7-9	Unmounted Date: Jan 5 Riding Dates: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9
Sunday	5:30-7:30	Unmounted Date: Jan 10 Riding Dates: Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14

Session 3 (February Start)

Day	Time PM	Dates
Tuesday	5-7	Unmounted Date: Feb 16 Riding Dates: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23
Sunday	3:30-5:30	Unmounted Date: Feb 21 Riding Dates: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

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Learn to Ride Information

Age: 8 and older (while we don't limit ages for our classes, we generally find the younger riders are in the 4 and 5pm classes, with adults gravitating to the 6 and 7pm classes)
Class Length: 2 hours - the first half hour is dedicated to learning how to tack up a horse, followed by an hour ride in our indoor arena, and then half an hour afterward to untack and groom.
Total Price: $625, including rental of helmets and boots for lessons

Buddy up and SAVE on the Learn to Ride program!
Register more than one rider in the Beginner Learn to Ride program and save $60 per rider! Cannot be cobined with other offers. Adjusted price will be reflected on your invoice.

Which program are you registering for?

Session 1 - Beg LTR starting the week of June 15-18

Session 2 - Beg LTR starting the week of Aug 2-5

September Session - Beg LTR starting Sept 6th

Oct/Nov Session - Beg LTR starting Oct 25th

Please select how many riders you are registering for the Learn to Ride program?

Rider #1 Name

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Rider #4 Name

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Rider #5 Name

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Medical Information

Additional Information:

If registering more than one rider, please indicate name and medical information in the text box

Program Requirements - Participants must be able to have two-way communication with the staff and be physically able to mount their horse from a mounting block. Leaders are not provided for our Learn to Ride program.

Photo Release - I hereby consent to the use and reproduction by the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association of any and all photographs and any other audio/visual material taken of me/my son/my daughter/my ward for promotional printed material or for any other use for the benefit of the WELCA program.

Cancellation Policy/Non-Refundable Deposit - Cancellation of a WELCA Program can be obtained by emailing info@welca.ca account at least 14 days before the program start date, with refunds of the full amount minus the non-refundable deposit ($50) being refunded to the original card of purchase. Cancellations within the 14 days before the start of the program are not guaranteed refunds, may be dependent on our ability to fill the cancelled spot, and may result in a credit or admission for a future program (this credit/admission may not equal the total value of the original price).

Make-Up Ride Policy - Due to the nature of the Learn to Ride program, make-up rides are limited. Make-up lessons are offered on a first come, first serve basis, and not guaranteed. If you would like to be considered for one (1) make-up ride, please list the date you will be absent from the program on this registration form. Absences notified after your registration is completed will not be eligible for a make-up ride.

Date of absence from the Learn to Ride program

We will attempt to offer a make-up ride for the above date, but it it not guaranteed. Note: your make-up lesson may take place at a different time, day of the week, or skill level than your regular lesson.

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Learn to Ride Registration - Beginner

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