Lessons & Programs
About Our Lesson programs
We are excited you are here looking for information on Riding lessons. For close to 2 decades we have offered top notch instruction from our Experienced Coaches for beginner to advanced riders. We create a tailored lesson program to help you reach your individual goals. We accommodate both recreational and competitive riders. At Windover we share a passion for horsemanship and developing excellence, and happiness within our riders and horses. Coaching is offered on your own horse or one of our school horses.
For our School Horse Program, We have a large group of amazing school horses. These school horses are safe and reliable and make excellent teachers. Our School horse program is a great opportunity for anyone who does not own a horse but wants to learn to ride or improve your current skills. Our lesson structure includes both ground and mounted lessons in the arena and on the trails. We believe in Riders developing skill sets in both the arena and trails. We welcome both English and Western riders.
Our lesson program runs 12 months of the year. Please click your choice below for more information.
Adult Lessons
We have wonderful lesson options for our adult riders, with our facility offering over 200 acres of trails, a heated barn, a bright Indoor arena and Outdoor arenas we are able to operate 12 months of the year.
The flexible, personalized nature of our program caters to all levels of riders. You could be new to horses, returning to riding, or looking to build on your current skills. We tailor our coaching methods and lessons to best suit our riders’ goals, future plans and current riding abilities.
We have safe and reliable school horses available for private or group lessons or feel free to board your horse or haul in your own horse. Regardless of your level, our priority is to build confidence in both our riders and horses while ensuring a safe and fun learning environment and promoting excellent horsemanship.
We offer private lessons, allowing one-one learning experience with the time and space to reach your goals.
Our group lessons encourage learning in a fun and social manner where you can meet other fellow riders.
Windover does offer Ladies Nights, Theory Sessions, Horsemanship Lessons, and group trail rides and obstacle classes and more. Please click (here) to see our programs page.
Please note; Our facility caters to both English and Western riders and we enjoy having a mix of recreational and competitive riders. For riders who are actively competing or keen to work towards competition, we are happy to cater our program to your best assist you reaching your goals.. Please click (here) to view our Competitive Program Page
School Horse Program Lesson Prices
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Rider Assessment lesson – During this time we answer questions you may have, chat about our program, show you our facility and during your lesson, we are able to assess on which group and or school horse would be best suited to you. |
$90.00 |
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Group Lessons 4xs monthly |
$300.00 |
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Group Lessons 8xs monthly |
$600.00 |
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Semi-Private 4xs Monthly |
$340.00 |
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Private Lessons 4xs Monthly |
$380.00 |
Your Own Horse Lesson Prices
(Boarded Horses or Riders who train with us 12 months of the year)
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Group Lessons 4xs Monthly |
$200.00 |
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Semi Private 4xs Monthly |
$220.00 |
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Private lessons 4x Monthly |
$240.00 |
For Haul-In Lessons – Please add $10.00 a lesson
Lease and Sale horse options please click here
Junior Lessons 2026
We’re excited to share details about our junior lesson program! Please Click here to fill our our Program Application form: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F260507067236051&data=05%7C02%7C%7C49e5d952c24744eee0e208deb5094860%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639147248654889728%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iFVkjwK70q3JKA6vDhOtVHIGcG40CNICLFUAW2RNlhk%3D&reserved=0
Our Weekly Junior Lesson program is open to a limited number of riders starting at the age of 8. Juniors have the opportunity to learn and train on one of our amazing school horses or you are welcome to haul in your own horse, or join our board/train lesson program. For over 20 years, we’ve provided a safe, fun environment that fosters growth for both riders and horses, starting from the basics to building strong horse-rider partnerships. Our Program runs year-round and is tailored to each student’s goals and skill level.
Riders enjoy learning and riding in both the arena and exploring trails and many schooling options outside of the arena, allowing riders and horses to gain experience on different terrains.
We welcome all skill levels and offer English and Western instruction for recreational and competitive riders. Additional opportunities include horsemanship ground lessons, theory classes, Rider Development Camps, summer camps, team events, and more. Our Riding School also offers the Equestrian Canada Rider Level Program, covering riding, stable management, horsemanship, and theory, with accreditation and high school credits for juniors who test.
For more information, pricing, and how to get started, please email us.
Competitive Program
Looking to take your riding to the next level or moving here and want to join a barn with riders’ keen to compete and a facility that provides the means to keep your horse in tip top shape!
Windover Equestrian has led in the East Kootenays with the largest team of Hunter/Jumper riders for the past 10 years. Competing with our team of riders locally and provincially for over 14 years. With many of our riders and horses winning championships and in the top placings.
Our team consists of both junior and adult competitors of all levels. We also attend and have competitive riders in local and provincial dressage shows with excellent success.
Our Head Coach Lori Johansen ( EC NCCP Licenced Competiton Coach) and assistant coaches are happy to assist you in bringing along your young or new to competing horse or a seasoned competitor. We support riders to move through the levels while practicing solid horsemanship and developing confidence and skill in both horses and riders.
We provide an individual personal training plan for each horse/rider to best suit their goals and horses’ capabilities. We believe in putting our horses first and taking the time to develop the basics that will provide you with a solid foundation as you progress through the levels. We also support riders who want to compete and enjoy remaining within a certain level.
If you have a horse, you want to develop and show/train. We have trainer program options we would be happy to discuss.
Please see our training page.
We encourage you to contact us with any questions. We ,look forward to connecting with you.
News & Info – Equestrian Canada
Horse Council BC – Horse Council BC is a membership-driven association representing the interests of the equine industry in all sectors throughout British Columbia, such as agriculture, industry, sport, and recreation through education, grant funding, club support, government advocating, liability insurance, and participant programs.
Equestrian Canada Rider Levels
Our head coach Lori (EC Licenced ) at Windover is happy to coach and prepare riders to test for/thru their Equine Canada Riders Levels. If you are a rider outside of our program looking to test, please contact us.
The EC rider levels can be good goal options for riders of all ages and are a great option for those looking to use their equine related skills to earn high school credits. Please contact us for more information.
Please click here to go to Horse Council BC where more details can be found.
Contact Windover Ranch
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out via email or phone.