Monday, February 17, 2025

**UPDATE** - Monday February 17th - Lessons CANCELLED

Hello Raynham Riders,

***UPDATE***

Conditions at the barn have gotten worse fast with the blowing snow continuing to undo the hard work being done by everyone working today clearing the snow. We will therefore be CANCELLING LESSONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

We will let you know about alternate dates as soon as we have the chance.

Stay safe everyone,

Gabby

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Happy Family Day! Despite the crazy amount of snow, the plows have miraculously cleared the roads and the sun is shining, so we will be running Make-up Monday this evening!

If conditions worsen in your area, please let us know! 

Gabby

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Sunday February 16th - Lessons CANCELLED

Hello Raynham Riders,

It looks like we will be getting another round of significant snowfall beginning this morning, therefore we will be canceling lessons today. 

You are welcome to book any suitable spot in the online scheduler to book your make-ups from inclement weather cancellations. We will also continue to open up some extra days in the online scheduler to ensure there are enough spots available, so please check the scheduler periodically. Please use the correct code, below, when booking your make-up: 

  • If you missed a group lesson: SNOWGR25
  • If you missed a private lesson:  SNOWPR25

If you are having trouble finding a suitable spot, please email the office and we will give you a hand! Here is the link to the online scheduler: https://www.raynhamstables.com/make-up-lesson-scheduling.html

You are also welcome to put your make-up lessons towards our EC Rider Level Testing Prep Sessions this March Break! The Equestrian Canada Rider Level program helps riders improve their riding skills and learn about horse care and stable management. The program also prepares riders to become certified instructors or coaches if they are interested in pursuing those goals in the future.

Here is the TENTATIVE schedule:

Tuesday, March 11th - Rider Level Prep Day

  • Semi-private or small group lessons to practice the mounted skills required for testing 
  • On each day, we will conduct a stable management lesson to go over the written and practical stable management skills required for your level
  • Please review the rubrics for the levels and review the stable management topics in advance. We will go over everything in detail for your level.
  • Ideally 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm, but we can be flexible with timing based on the participants' availability.
  • Cost: $150.00
Thursday March 13th - Testing Day

  • Testing will likely be 10 am - 4 pm, but it will depend on the final # of participants, full schedule will be sent out once everyone confirms.  
  • Levels 1 & 2 will start in the AM and should be done around lunchtime.
  • Levels 3 - 6 will start late morning and will run into the afternoon
  • Anyone wishing to start higher than level 1 must complete the written stable management tests for all previous levels
  • Cost: $175.00 
  • The cost includes the $40 fee to submit the exam to Ontario Equestrian (OE), the fee for the use of the horse, and the fee for the examiner.
  • If you are not already a member of OE, you will have to join - https://ontarioequestrian.ca/membership/
Please let us know if you would like to participate by March 1st, 2025, so we can finalize schedules!

Stay safe today everyone!

Gabby

Friday, February 14, 2025

Saturday February 15th - Lessons ARE Running

Hello Raynham Riders,

It looks like the worst of the next round of snow will hold off for another day, therefore we will be running lessons on Saturday!

If weather conditions are unsafe in your area, please let us know. 

See you Saturday! 

Gabby

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 - Lessons ARE running!

Hi Raynham Riders! 

Despite all the snow last night, the plows have been out working hard to clear the roads. Therefore, we WILL be running lessons today!

If weather conditions are too unsafe in your area, please let us know. 

Drive safe! 
Thanks, 
Amy 

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Wednesday February 12 - Some Lessons Cancelled, Please Read

 Hello Raynham Riders,

We have been paying close attention to the radar and the weather forecast and have decided to cancel lessons tonight from 6PM ONWARDS. If your lesson time is prior to 6pm, it looks like the snow will hold off until you have finished taking care of your horse.

Please see the previous post from Saturday February 1st below for information about scheduling Inclement Weather Make-up Lessons. Please check the online scheduler and our Facebook page regularly for openings as some do come up last minute!

If weather conditions are too unsafe in your area, please let us know.

Stay safe!

Gabby

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Sunday February 9 - Lessons ARE Running!

Hello Raynham Riders,

Despite the snow last night, the plows have been out working hard to clear the roads. Therefore, we WILL be running lessons today!

If weather conditions are too unsafe in your area, please let us know. 

Drive safe!

Gabby

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Sunday, February 2nd - Lessons ARE Running

 Hey All!


I just realized that the post from Friday letting riders know classes would be cancelled on Saturday could be confusing. Lessons ARE running today - we are already above the cancellation temperature and it will continue to warm up throughout the day!


See you in the barn!


Nikki