If you are interested in horseback riding in Ottawa then you are in luck because many stables and equestrian centres in the area cater to horse enthusiasts. They offer different styles of lessons such as Western or English riding, dressage or jumping, and competitive or therapeutic riding.
Let’s not forget the recreational aspect of horseback riding. What could be more fun than a few hours out on the trail admiring nature?!
Some of the horseback riding schools offer March Break camps, summer camps and PD Day camps so call ahead or check their website if this is something that interests your child.
Here is a list of some of the horseback riding schools in the Ottawa area:
A Bit O’heaven Stables
6223 Main Street East
613-826-3030
Applehill Stables
6115 Prince of Wales Drive
613-489-2446
Caper Acres Equestrian Center
2249 River Road, Manotick
613-692-3994
Captiva Farms
189 Chemin de la Montagne, Wakefield
819-459-2769
Centaur Riding School
3845 Frank Kenny Road, Navan
613-835-2237
Elmcroft Equestrian Centre
2402 Fifth Line Road, Dunrobin
613-832-0638
Frontier Trails Camp
#10545 Highway 60
613-625-2416
Forevergreen Stables
22455 Gore Road, Glen Robertson
613-874-2792
Greenbelt Riding School
3960 Albion Road
613-521-5700
Happy Trails
5979 Leitrim Road
613-822-1482
Ironwood Stable
3799 Magladry Road, Cumberland
613-835-2563
Kars Riding School Inc.
Kars
613-489-3257
Lilac Lane Equestrian Centre
1328 Walker, Stittsville
613-262-9206
Maplewood Equestrian Centre
3178 Dunning Road, Sarsfield
613-429-0955
Nepean National Equestrian Park
401 Corkstown Rd
613-829-6925
Stag Creek Ranch
26 Chemin Sullivan, Gatineau
819-422-1410
The Horse People
2249 River Road
613-673-5905
Westar Farms
8132 Fernbank Road
613-253-0078
Wynbrook Farm
6222 Dunning Road, Vars
613-835-3511
Therapeutic Horseback Riding:
A special note: Therapeutic riding, also referred to as Equine Assisted Activity or Adaptive Riding, allows people with disabilities to experience companionship, responsibility, empowerment and teaches those with emotional, social or psychological issues to care for and ride a horse. This also prompts the students to communicate efficiently and to connect on a personal level with the horse. The smooth motion of the horse has many benefits for those with physical disabilities. For riders who are not able to walk on their own, riding can help to exercise muscles that are used in walking and for balance. For individuals with cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis, it can help improve gross motor function and balance.
Therapeutic Riding Association Of Ottawa-Carleton
6223 Main St E
613-821-1844
The Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program
103 Judson Street
613-257-7121, ext. #236
We hope you enjoy horseback riding in Ottawa! Giddy Up!
