Local Resources

Below are listings of horse-related resources within the Halton Region and surrounding area. To add your free web site link or farm/business profile to this page, please e-mail the Webmaster of your interest.  (Although this service is free, donations are appreciated.  Click here to donate via PayPal™)


Breeders:


Clear-enk Stables: Breeders of Warmblood Sport Horses for over 20 years. Emphasis on movement and temperament! To find out what prospects we currently have for sale, please visit our website or e-mail clear_enk@yahoo.ca . Rockwood, ON

Ennisclare Farm
 Breeders of quality Canadian Sport Horses and Thoroughbreds for over 25 years. Producer of numerous conformation champions and show horses that go on to compete in a wide range of disciplines, especially dressage. 2008 crop of foals by Dutch Stallion "President" due in May. All horses excellent movers, great dispositions and open for vetting. Contact Susan Wood at (519) 856-4687 or email
suewood@sympatico.ca Rockwood, ON

Falgarbrook Farm:  Breeders of Thoroughbred, Warmblood and Arabian Sport Horses. Milton, ON

Forest Gait Farm: Breeders of show-quality Paso Fino horses. Halton Hills, ON  

Manoravon Farms
: Breeders of quality New Forest Ponies. Three stallions at stud, large selection of geldings available for sale.  Some of our ponies are available for in-house part-board or lease.  Email for more information: manoravon@sympatico.ca Guelph, ON

Parish Ridge Stable:
Standing at stud Blamelessis Smoking - Chestnut, 16.2 hh, Thoroughbred stallion, 3rd in Governor Generals Cup in 2002 and Grand Champion Thoroughbred Stallion at 2004 Royal Winter Fair. Contact: James or Natalie Parish 905-331-7176 or e-mail Joyce Ellis at  foxhillacres@execulink.com Burlington, ON


Boarding & Riding Stables:


Avian Acres: A first class training facility for riders and horses in the disciplines of hunter, jumper, and eventing. The farm is situated on 100+ acres near Rockwood, Ontario. It is accessible from the GTA, Milton, Acton, Erin, Guelph, Fergus and Campbellville. Rockwood, ON

Ballygrace Farm:  Conveniently located on the borders of Burlington, Milton, and Oakville, and only minutes from Mississauga.  Provides a welcoming environment to all those who share a love of equestrian pursuits. Offering lessons, training, sales, part-boarding, leasing, and boarding with large box stalls, daily turnout, individual care, and experienced equine personnel.  Facility includes outdoor sand ring, 2 grass rings, indoor cover-all arena (80x160), tack room, lockers, and hacking on 98 acres.  Coaching available on site by Tom Fitzpatrick of Ireland. Tel: 905-876-2166 or E-mail. Milton, ON

Bayview Equestrian Centre:  A Show, Lesson/Camp and Boarding Facility conveniently located on 75 acres in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula.  Easy to reach from  Burlington, Waterdown, Milton, Hamilton, Oakville, and Mississauga.  Our beginner riding school program starts all riders in private lessons to develop a strong foundation of skills and knowledge.  Our group lessons consist of a maximum of 5 riders per lesson.  All at competitive prices.  Our boarding facility is a heated barn with newly renovated stalls and daily individual or group turnout and individual feeding program.  We have three different levels of board from basic board up to full training board including young horse backing.  We offer acres of trail riding with various outdoor natural obstacles as well as a large outdoor sand ring and grass ring.  We have a large indoor riding arena with attached heated viewing room.  We also attend all provincial and local schooling shows.  We have many excellent horses available for part board or lease.  Please check our website for additional information or contact us at
bayview@cogeco.ca or call 289-237-6516.  Burlington, ON

Bent Willow Ridge Stables:  Nestled in the Caldedon Hills, just 5 minutes North of Brampton, we offer a small private boarding facility for you and your horse,  We are not a schooling barn so there is never a line up for the arena.  We welcome all disciplines.  Bring your own coach or we can help you arrange lessons with ours.  For more information, please call Susan at: 905-838-5246 or E-mail. Pictures available on our web site.  Inglewood, ON

BJH Racing Stable: (A Division of Barbara Hutcheson Training Stable Inc.). Boarding, Training, Sales, Lay-ups. Professional Rider/Trainer on premises specializing in starting youngsters for careers in both Racing and Show Ring industries. Highly trained in Canada, UK, and Germany. Competitive Rates - Superior Service. E-mail.  

Brightwater Equestrian Centre:  Situated in rolling hills between Georgetown and Erin, Brightwater fosters a strong sense of Community among riders of all ages and abilities by providing activities beyond simply attending lessons, such as Schooling Shows, Family Fun Nights and our Annual Awards Banquet. We offer riding lessons for all ages; riding camps; horse sales and boarding; and several Show series, including: our CrackerJack series for Junior riders (under 18); our low-pressure Adult Show Series (for riders 18 and over); and we host two stops in the keenly competitive Challenge Series Hunter Shows.  Tel: 519-833-2233, Web site or Email Erin, ON

 


 
Bronte Creek Farm: Private, 12 stall dressage facility located 10 minutes north of Campbellville. Complete customized care, individual and small group grass turnout, indoor and outdoor schools. Dressage training available. Great atmosphere for horse and rider. Contact: Isabel Dopta (905) 854-5392 E-mail Campbellville, ON 

Brookville Equine Centre:
Private boarding facility, large stalls, indoor and outdoor arena, trails, lots of grazing and excellent care. Contact: Kim Hadfield  Tel: 905-854-5721 Email: brookville_equine@live.ca Campbellville, ON

Century Lane Stables
:
  We are a Hunter/Jumper facility that offers boarding and lessons from beginner to advanced. Newly renovated bank barn, brand new indoor arena, outdoor sand ring, individualized feeding program, owners live on premises. Training board available and trailering for clients. $450.00 a month plus GST. Call Jackie at 905-319-0766 or e-mail
century_lane@yahoo.ca  Burlington, ON

Epona Stables Ltd. A full service boarding and training facility in Erin On.  Specializing in hunter / jumper and dressage.  Horses available for sale/lease and we will broker sales for clients horses.  Contact: Jessica Fox at 519-498-0368 or info@eponastables.com Erin, ON


European-Canadian Stables ~ Christian Starink
:  A hunter/jumper barn, with lessons, leasing, showing, import agent for Belgium, with certified instructor. Tel: (905)749-0100.  Erin, ON

Fieldgate Stables: Conveniently located minutes from Mississauga, Brampton, Georgetown and Milton.  We are dedicated to offering superior care for all horses boarded in our barns at an affordable price.  Our facility offers large box stalls mucked daily, 2 large fields and several individual paddocks, huge outdoor sand ring, good-sized indoor arena, heated viewing lounge w/washrooms and kitchen, friendly and experienced staff, and ample parking.  We offer lessons with excellent instructors/coaches, training, quality horses for part-board, lease and sale, monthly in-house shows, and other events to provide a pleasant atmosphere in which to work with, and enjoy, your horse.  Please e-mail
fieldgatestables@hotmail.com or call 416-659-5644 for more information


Graduate Riding School: Do you feel like your riding has stalled?  Come experience a different style of teaching at the Graduate Riding School!  Only 10 minutes from 401 and Trafalgar, lessons are taught by certified coaches and cover any or all of the three phases of eventing: dressage, cross-country (a chance to get out of the ring!), and show jumping. Questions are encouraged and the theory of riding included in all lessons, leading to better retention of skills.  Knowing why and how to use the aids makes it far easier to apply them when riding without a coach in the ring.  EC rider level testing is arranged and encouraged.  Part-board, clinic, and showing opportunities available on well trained horses.  Limited boarding available for students with their own horses.   Facilities include 2 arenas, 2 sandrings, PE-T cross-country, and 75 acres for hacking.  Visit http://www.graduateridingschool.com for more information or call 905-510-0126. Georgetown, ON

Greyden Equestrian:  Greyden Farms Equestrian Centre is an affordable, warm & friendly equestrian facility just outside the Village of Erin.  We teach all levels... from beginner to advanced and specialize in teaching first time riders, beginners and improvers.  We offer: Year Round Riding Lessons;  Summer Camp Programs; Clinics/Fun Days and In-house Horse Shows; Indoor arena, Outdoor Dressage ring and Jumper ring; Certified coaches.  Tel: phone: 519-833-2274 Contact: Denise Knapton  E-mail: greyden@sympatico.ca  Erin, ON

Guelph Equine Area Rescue Stables (GEARS):  "Helping Horses, One Hoof at a Time!". Taking equines in need of new homes.  Retirees welcome.  Auctions and dealers are not the answer.  Let G.E.A.R.S find your beloved equine a new home.  E-mail. Guelph, ON

Halton School of Equitation: Long established riding school & boarding facility with mature, experienced management. Offering lessons at all levels for riders 8 years and older. Hornby, ON


Hunter Green Equestrian Centre
:  Hunter Green Equestrian Centre:  Provides students of all ages and riding experience the chance to learn English style horseback riding in a safe, structured, encouraging and family-oriented atmosphere.  With a stable of above average horses and ponies, Hunter Green fits the right horse to the right level of rider experience.  We offer riding lessons, boarding, in-house schooling shows, fun shows, riding camp, and training of green horses. We are just minutes from Milton, Georgetown and Acton  Tel: 905-749-4432 Georgetown, ON

Laughton Training & Sales (LTS): LTS is happy to announce we are now expanding and have moved to another facility in the Milton/Burlington Area. We now offer boarding! 3 indoor arenas, 7 outdoor arenas with show quality fences, lots of hacking. LTS has a private section of the farm and has developed not only a clean & safe learning environment, but a fun family like atmosphere. Some of our riders are serious competitors while others are solely pleasure riders - all types welcome! No outside coaches - sorry! www.laughtontrainingandsales.com Milton, ON

LindenFarne: centrally located in rural Nasagawaya, just 15 minutes from Guelph, Milton, and Mississauga. Pasture boarding for horses with run-in sheds, outdoor riding paddocks, trails through 10 acres of established forest, 5 minute horseback ride from miles of agreement forest trails and rivers. A trail rider's paradise. Part-boarding of horses available. Riding lessons for beginner riders, children or adults. For more information, please call Wendy (905)854-0148, or email wpearson3125@gmail.com. Milton ON. 

Melody Acres:  Specialize in individual care and feed programs. Full Service boarding is $500 + HST.  Only 18 stalls offer for boarding. Offer 3 feedings a day, individual or group turnout, indoor arena 60' x 140', outdoor sand ring with lights 175' x 350', indoor & outdoor wash stalls, heated viewing lounge & washrooms, lots of jumps, and new safe fencing. All disciplines and all horses welcome from weanlings to retirees.  Centrally located close to Milton, Mississauga, Brampton and Georgetown.  Staff reside on side. For more information contact Owner - Sue Collier at 519-287-2486 or Manager - Angie Hall-Snider at 905-454-7570 or email: melodyacres1@hotmail.com  Norval, ON

Myrddin
:  Come see the Difference!  Located within 20 minutes of the 401 and easily accessible on Trafalgar Rd.  Come see the difference at the Graduate School of Riding with NCCP Level III Coach Margaret Godson -- for those who wish to continue learning beyond what they can accomplish in a traditional school.  Instruction is available in dressage, show jumping, and cross-country.  Our school horses are well-trained; they compete and win regularly.  We attend most of the Ontario Horse Trial Competitions.  Come to our annual Spring "Get Into Eventing Clinic and Open House" or our Fall Short Course Competition.  Part-boarding and private coaching available.  We will help you pursue your own riding goals.  Email:  margaret@myrddin.info or Call: 905-877-6698 for a free evaluation lesson.  Georgetown, ON 

Reindance Equestrian CenterSituated on the Bruce Trail in Burlington Ontario, Reindance Equestrian Center is a private facility located in a unique 100 acre escarpment setting. Dedicated to riders of all disciplines, our facilities include 80’ x 140’ and 100’ X 200’ outdoor arenas, round pen, a well lit state of the-art 80’ X 200’ indoor arena with excellent footing and large newly fenced paddocks. We live on site and take pride in operating a clean, top quality stable with large bright stalls, daily turn out and access to miles of safe hacking. Contact us at 905 315-9130 or email us at reindance@cogeco.ca Burlington, ON

The Moose's Roost Stable: Offers complete care for retired horses. Board includes individual feeding, 24 hour turnout with access to an open concept barn, regular grooming, deworming, trims, shots and dental care. A quiet, relaxed atmosphere with lots of TLC. New Electrobraid fences, hay and bedding stored in a separate building, & weekly rotation of pastures during grazing season. In business since 1985. E-mail  Tel: (519) 855-4780 Hillsburgh, ON

Twinholm Stables:  Specializing in Hunter s & Jumpers and conformation horses in-hand. Young horses professionally started and quality horses for sale. Facilities include 30 box stalls, 2 large indoor arenas, 2 large outdoor sand rings and plenty of hacking. Burlington, ON

Schellenberg Stables:  A friendly atmoshpere for you & your horse. A mid-sized boarding and schooling barn offering 2 indoor arenas, heated tack rooms, heated lounges, customized feed programs, and trails for riding. Riding camps and certified coaching available. Oakville, ON  



Coaching:

Graduate Riding School: Do you feel like your riding has stalled?  Come experience a different style of teaching at the Graduate Riding School!  Only 10 minutes from 401 and Trafalgar, lessons are taught by certified coaches and cover any or all of the three phases of eventing: dressage, cross-country (a chance to get out of the ring!), and show jumping. Questions are encouraged and the theory of riding included in all lessons, leading to better retention of skills.  Knowing why and how to use the aids makes it far easier to apply them when riding without a coach in the ring.  EC rider level testing is arranged and encouraged.  Part-board, clinic, and showing opportunities available on well trained horses.  Limited boarding available for students with their own horses.   Facilities include 2 arenas, 2 sandrings, PE-T cross-country, and 75 acres for hacking.  Visit http://www.graduateridingschool.com for more information or call 905-510-0126. Georgetown, ON

Manoravon Farms:  
Jackie Bellamy teaches out of Manoravon Farms.  Lessons available for beginner to advanced riders using our New Forest Ponies. Email: manoravon@sympatico.ca Guelph, ON

European-Canadian Stables ~ Christian Starink:  A hunter/jumper barn, with lessons, leasing, showing, import agent for Belgium, with certified instructor. Tel: (905) 749-0100.  Erin, ON

Lindsay Grice: Practical Training for Horses and Riders:
A refreshing change! Taking complex principles of riding and making them simple (and fun!) Specializing in competitive riders of any age or level, from schooling shows to national competition. An EC judge, Level 2 coach, competitor and columnist, Lindsay teaches the "hows and "whys" of riding and helps you lay out a show day strategy as well as a daily schooling plan. Lessons at your farm (Halton and beyond) for hunter, dressage and western riders, or trailer in to join other riders. Check out www.lgrice.com for info and free training articles. (519) 938-8815. Halton & Peel, ON

Kate Farrell:  Certified Level One, EC Recorded Dressage Judge. Available for coaching, training, and judging. Will come to your farm for lessons or training. Emphasis placed on harmony between horse and rider, and developing freestyles. Please call: 905-878-4977 or  kate.farrell@bellnet.ca to discuss your situation. Milton, ON 

Myrddin:  Come see the Difference!  Located within 20 minutes of the 401 and easily accessible on Trafalgar Rd.  Come see the difference at the Graduate School of Riding with NCCP Level III Coach Margaret Godson -- for those who wish to continue learning beyond what they can accomplish in a traditional school.  Instruction is available in dressage, show jumping, and cross-country.  Our school horses are well-trained; they compete and win regularly.  We attend most of the Ontario Horse Trial Competitions.  Come to our annual Spring "Get Into Eventing Clinic and Open House" or our Fall Short Course Competition.  Part-boarding and private coaching available.  We will help you pursue your own riding goals.  Email:  margaret@myrddin.info or Call: 905-877-6698 for a free evaluation lesson.  Georgetown, ON 

Tessa Gresdal / Laughton Training & Sales (LTS):  Has been competing on the CW trillium circuit for over 14 years, shown successfully in hunters, jumpers, equitation, & hack. Emphasis placed on Equitation and training young & upcoming show horses. Email or call: 905- 691-7303. References available upon request. Competitive Pricing!  Milton, ON

 

Equine Art:


Jackie Dravetz:
Fine artist specializing in commissioned oil paintings of dogs and horses. Burlington, ON
 

Linda Shantz Studios: Linda Shantz is an artist specializing in animal portraits and equine art. Campbellville, ON

Renee Fukuomoto:  Horse and Nature Art & Photography.  Custom work and commissions. Halton Hills, ON


Equine Sales: 


Laughton Training & Sales
:
 Hunter, Jumper, Dressage Horses FOR SALE.  Training for young, green, or problem horses. Lessons from Beginner to Showing levels, kids -adults. Contact Tessa by  E-mail or call: 905-691-7303. Milton, ON


Photography & Videography:
 

Shadow Productions
: 
An equine digital video taping and editing company.  Offers video taping of shows, clinics, horses for sale, farm promotions and more.  Contact Diana Zimber by E-Mail  or call: 905 333-1299.  Burlington, ON 
 

Tack & Apparel Sales / Saddlers & Repairs:
 
 
A Bit of Equine: Tel: 905-592-9889, Burlington, ON
 
Bahr Saddlery:  Tel: 905-878-8885, Hornby, ON
 
Changing Reins: A uniquely equestrian consignment service focused on providing riders with the opportunity to buy and sell gently used riding equipment and apparel.  With a huge demand for good used clothing and tack, we offer competitive consignment rates, personalized service, and exceptional value.  Look for our mobile service at horse shows and equine events throughout the season, or call for an appointment to consign or shop at our Oakville office. Tel: 905-815-9559 Fax: 905-815-9467 E-mail. Oakville, ON

Craig Gill Custom Leather:  specialize in Saddle construction & repair, as well as rod & reel cases for the discerning outdoorsman.  Only the best materials are used to create or repair your cherished leather good including top grade cowhides and solid brass or stainless hardware. Tel: 905-541-2158  Email: craig@cgcustomleather.com  Stoney Creek, ON

Leatherette:  Qualified English Harness Maker & Saddler offering "old fashion quality and care".  All leatherwork is hand stitched, without the use of a sewing machine.  Provide custom made leather goods, leather reparis & restoration, and more.  Store and workshop located in Ballinifad.  Visit website for more details:  www.leatherette.ca  Tel: 905 702 7349  Email: roberta@leatherette.ca Ballinifad, ON
  
Running Fox: Tel: 905-333-3390, Burlington, ON


Trainers:


Barbara Hutcheson Training & Sales
:  Professional freelance rider/trainer available for backing, training and re-training horses for both race and show ring.  Trained in Canada, UK and Germany.  Also quality Thoroughbred horses
for sale from youngsters to schooled.  Call: 905-875-4698 or E-mail. Milton, ON

 
Edelweiss Equestrian Farm:  Herman Widmer, a professional freelance trainer/coach, specializes in backing, re-training and starting young horses for the show ring or race track. European qualified. Call: 905-689-8858 or E-mail. Waterdown, ON
 
Laughton Training & Sales
:
 Hunter, Jumper, Dressage Horses FOR SALE.  Training for young, green, or problem horses. Lessons from Beginner to Showing levelrs, kids -adults. Contact Tessa by E-mail or call: 905-691-7303. Milton, ON


Transportation:
 
 
Edelweiss Equestrian FarmOffering safe and sound trailering for your equine. Four-horse roomy trailer, which can be converted into 3 box stalls. Trailer has an easy load ramp or a step- up. Call: 905-689-8858 or E-mail for a quote. Waterdown, ON
 
Stable to Stable Trailering:  Safe, affordable, on-time trailering.  Don't just trust anyone ~ use Stable to Stable Trailering.  Call: 519-824-7159 or E-mail. Guelph, ON

The Horse Limo:  At The Horse Limo, we strive to offer you a competitive and professional means to transport your Horse.  We are fully licenced and INSURED for travel throughout Canada and the USA, with trained and experienced A class drivers to offer you peace of mind with your horses well being and safety.  Our equipment offers your Horses comfort and safety, as our trailers are fitted with CCTV monitoring, on board water and secondary ventilation system.  All our Long Haul trips are completed with Team Drivers and travelling groom.  Not only do we offer Long Haul shipping, but short distance as well, be it an emergency trip to the vet, show day or moving barns, we are happy to oblige.  Contact:  Tel 519-278- 1447  email: thehorselimo@bell.net.  Our service is available 24/7.  Emergency calls welcome.  Erin, ON



Veterinary & Equine Health Care Services:

Iron Horse Equine:  Offers a mobile reproductive laboratory providing stallion collection, semen storage, semen evaluation, and educational workshops.  Contact Deb Ottier. E-mail  Tel: 519-823-6981. Guelph, ON 

Full Circle Holistic Health Center: Holistic Health for Horse and Rider.  Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist and Reiki Level 2. Some of the services offered: Aromatherapy, Colour Therapy, Bach Flower Remedies, Massage, Reiki etc.  By appointment only, call 905-857-8156 or 416-579-8892 or E-mail.  Bolton, ON

The Pawsitive Touch:
Provides Natural Healing and Massage for Equines, Canines, and Felines. Tel: 905-703-0347  Email:  pawsitivetouch@gmail.com  Georgetown, ON

Reiki For Horses: Equine Reiki helps balance your horse physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. Working with the chakras to balance their natural energy, Reiki brings clarity, peace and relaxation and can help reduce or eliminate pain. Because Reiki is an energy balancing modality, it will never harm your horse.  Contact Lucy Nixon at info@reikiforhorses.ca or www.reikiforhorses.ca. Burlington, ON


Web Site & Graphic Design Services:
 

ThoroughWeb Design
Offering high quality, affordable, web site design and maintenance. Specializing in equine-realted sites.  For for information contact Robin Flanigan: Tel: 905-876-3307 or
E-mail.  Milton, ON