Touchstone offers Equestrian Training to both Canadian and foreign students 14 years and over who have previous riding or farm experience. Our goal is to teach participants all aspects of the equine industry.
A large scale breeding and training farm with over 150 Warmblood horses, we have three Stallions, Bajazzo, Beau Soleil, and our latest addition, Beach Boy, standing at stud and a large mare herd. All of our breeding is done through collection and artificial insemination.
The breeding season is from mid-May to mid-August and the foaling season is from mid-April to mid-July. We hold an annual Warmblood Breed Show on the farm. Students involved in Equestrian Training are given the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience in breeding, foaling, training, grooming and riding, as well as farm maintenance and management.
There is a minimum stay of two weeks. Short term students (2 weeks to 2 months) are accepted from age 14 years and up. Longer term (6 weeks to 6 months) must be 16 years or older.
This training is ideal for practical experience towards university or college degrees. Equestrian Training at Touchstone Farm can provide a valuable reference for entrance to Equine College Study Programs. Foreign students can also improve English language skills and meet people from other countries. In the past, students of all ages have come from Sweden, Germany, France, Austria, Mexico, Chile and all across Canada. Fees apply and some scholarships are available.
The Learning Experience includes:
Riding Lessons
- Jumping
- Dressage
- Cross Country
Training
- Working with foals
- Tacking up
- Lunging
Instruction
- Conformation
- Treating injuries
- Bandaging
- Safety
Stable Management
- Cleaning stalls
- Grooming
- Feeding horses
- Hauling hay
- Cleaning tack
- Maintaining stable
- Mowing
- Repairing fences
Events
- Prepare grounds
- Paint & repair jumps
Recreation
- Trail rides
- Swimming
- Campfires
What to Bring
- Bedding and pillow
- Riding & barn clothes
- Rain/winter gear & boots
- Riding hard hat
- Riding boots (with heel)
- Horse (optional)
- English tack (optional)
What is Included in the Price
- Student room & board
- Full time supervision
Equestrian Training Registration Form
* Required
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| PARENT/GUARDIAN (if under 18 yrs) |
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| PHONE NUMBER (with country and area code) |
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| * E-MAIL ADDRESS (we will not share it with anyone else) |
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| Sex | Male Female |
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| Riding Instructor | |
| Name of Horse | |
| Swimming Level | |
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| METHOD OF PAYMENT | Cash Cheque |