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Elite Equestrian English Riding Academy-certified coaching & safe horses that cater to competitive and pleasure riding

Lesson packages and programs are built around each rider's
individual needs. A combination of theory and practical lessons
will develop the student's understanding and execution of the
classical riding system. Semi-private lessons can be arranged
if the riders so wish. Lessons are as important for the advanced
rider as they are for the beginner rider. The focus of the lesson
program is to learn and be taught in a positive frame of mind. This not only produces the best results for the rider, but the horse
as well. Training packages include intense programs for green
or problem horses and lighter packages for the more advanced
horse. Training programs are tailored to fit each individual horse. The training system is geared to maximize the potential for your
horse, but also to make sure he is enjoying his training.

10/31/2026

πŸŽƒπŸ‘» I’m not sure what’s spookier than this! πŸ₯œπŸ˜‚

Kevin had a little snip snip procedure done this week, and we decided to put an old barn superstition to the test!

Years ago, I worked at a barn in Ontario where they had a tradition of tossing these little treasures onto the barn roof for good luck! πŸ€πŸ΄

Well, Kevin has officially made his contribution to Elite’s future, so here’s hoping this brings us ALL the luck heading into 2027! πŸ€žπŸ˜‚

Happy Halloween, folks! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»πŸŽ

🐴 Trainers Month is Coming to an End! 🐴As we wrap up our Trainers Month, I couldn’t be more impressed with the progress,...
10/27/2026

🐴 Trainers Month is Coming to an End! 🐴

As we wrap up our Trainers Month, I couldn’t be more impressed with the progress, confidence, and growth I’ve seen in our riders!

Throughout the month, our riders have stepped into the role of horse trainers, taking responsibility for identifying areas of improvement, developing their horses, and working toward their individual goals.

Now comes the fun part β€” showcasing all their hard work! πŸ‘

During their final presentations, I step into the role of a potential client, asking questions, presenting challenges, and encouraging riders to explain their training decisions and demonstrate what they’ve accomplished.

And let me tell you, the confidence I’m seeing is incredible! Every horse has shown improvement in one area or another, but what excites me most is the growth in the riders themselves.

They’re learning to think independently, problem-solve, recognize the little victories, and most importantly, take ownership of their own riding and their horse’s development.

These are skills that go far beyond Trainers Month. They’re building the foundation to become more thoughtful, confident, and capable horsepeople in their everyday riding.

I’m incredibly proud of the effort everyone has put in. Watching our riders grow is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching! ❀️

And just when they thought the hard work was over…

NO STIRRUP NOVEMBER IS NEXT! 😈🐎

Hope those legs are ready! πŸ’ͺπŸ˜‚

Mr. Reid is on barn duty today, checking in on Mr. Oreo! πŸ΄πŸ’™Yesterday, Oreo gave us quite the scare when he experienced a...
10/26/2026

Mr. Reid is on barn duty today, checking in on Mr. Oreo! πŸ΄πŸ’™

Yesterday, Oreo gave us quite the scare when he experienced a sudden and severe episode of spasmodic colic. It was a very intense and stressful couple of hours, but thankfully, we’re happy to report that he’s feeling much better and back to his usual self! ❀️

This time of year can be particularly challenging when it comes to colic, with fluctuating temperatures, changes in water intake, and seasonal changes in feeding routines all playing a role.

It’s a good reminder to keep a close eye on our four-legged friends, especially during these seasonal transitions. Colic can come on quickly, and early recognition and veterinary attention can make all the difference.

For now, we’re just thankful our sweet Oreo is feeling better and has his littlest supervisor keeping a close eye on him! πŸ₯°πŸ΄

πŸ‚πŸ΄ And just like that, our 9th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Ride has come to an end!This event has grown into such a specia...
10/11/2026

πŸ‚πŸ΄ And just like that, our 9th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Ride has come to an end!

This event has grown into such a special tradition and a wonderful way to close out another year at Elite. ❀️

I’m forever grateful for our Elite community, but especially in this season of life, I find myself appreciating them more than ever. Returning to work less than two weeks after welcoming Reid via C-section was no small feat, and learning to balance motherhood with my responsibilities as a coach has definitely been an adjustment! Through it all, our amazing community has shown me so much grace, patience, and support. They’ve helped make it all possible, and I truly couldn’t do it without them. πŸ₯Ήβ€οΈ

While I’ll be sad to say goodbye to our Thanksgiving trail rides at this location, I’m so excited to carry on this tradition at our new home! Here’s to many more years of beautiful fall rides, great company, and making memories with our incredible Elite family. 🍁

Thank you to everyone who came out to ride, help, and be part of another wonderful year. We’re so lucky to have you! 🧑🐎

πŸ‚πŸ΄ What a fantastic day at Kingsbrae Gardens’ Fall Festival! 🍁We brought our three trusty steeds β€” BigBoy, Coodo, and Ja...
10/10/2026

πŸ‚πŸ΄ What a fantastic day at Kingsbrae Gardens’ Fall Festival! 🍁

We brought our three trusty steeds β€” BigBoy, Coodo, and Jasper β€” along for a day of pony rides, and the boys were absolute rockstars! ❀️ They were exceptionally well-behaved and made so many people smile!

A huge thank you to Kingsbrae Gardens for having us! And a MASSIVE thank you to our three amazing handlers who put on an impressive 18,000 steps today! We truly couldn’t have done it without you. πŸ₯° Of course, a big thank you to my forever-supportive hubby for coming along and expertly manoeuvring the trailer through some pretty tight spaces! πŸ˜‚β€οΈ

We had such a blast meeting everyone today, and we hope to see some new faces out for lessons and trail rides soon!

Tomorrow is our 9th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Ride, and the weather is looking fantastic! πŸ‚β˜€οΈ We have so much to be thankful for, and we’re feeling especially grateful for our amazing horses, our incredible team, and all the wonderful people who support Elite Equestrian!

Here are a few pictures from today β€” swipe through to see the cutest little tag-along, who was also exceptionally well-behaved! πŸ₯Ήβ€οΈπŸ΄

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Elite Equestrian! 🧑🍁
Kingsbrae Garden

Last year, I started something new at the end of summer β€” dedicating a whole month to trying something different with ou...
10/07/2026

Last year, I started something new at the end of summer β€” dedicating a whole month to trying something different with our riders! 🐴

Our riders put SO much work into the spring, summer and fall preparing for shows, clinics, rider levels and everything in between, so I wanted to give them a chance to switch gears, have some fun, and learn something completely different.

Last year, we spent the month playing Western games 🀠 β€” and it was so popular that it was highly requested again this year! Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough Western saddles to make that happen, so I decided to switch things up and introduce TRAINERS MONTH! 🐴✨

For the entire month, each rider is assigned a completely new training prospect. Some are unbroke babies, some are green broke, some are seasoned horses who are being brought back into the swing of things, and some are just horses with a specific skill that needs a little extra work.

The best part? Every horse-and-rider combination is new.

Each pair has to come up with two goals they want to accomplish with their training prospect by the end of the month. From there, we work together to figure out how to get there!

Depending on the horse and the goals, riders might be working on:
🐴 Lunging
🐴 Long-lining
🐴 Groundwork
🐴 Liberty work
🐴 Backing and starting young horses
🐴 Specific mounted issues
🐴 Building confidence and communication
🐴 And everything in between!

It’s such a fun opportunity for our riders to learn how to train the horse in front of them, rather than simply riding a horse they already know.

And of course, we have a few special guest training prospects joining us too! πŸ˜‰

Here’s Peanut getting in on Trainers Month! πŸ₯œπŸ΄πŸ’•

I can’t wait to see what these horse-and-rider teams accomplish by the end of the month! ❀️

Today’s adventure! 🍎 🍏
10/04/2026

Today’s adventure! 🍎 🍏

πŸŽƒπŸ΄ A quick trip to the pumpkin patch before we head home and welcome two more horses for training! πŸ‚It’s been a busy sea...
10/03/2026

πŸŽƒπŸ΄ A quick trip to the pumpkin patch before we head home and welcome two more horses for training! πŸ‚

It’s been a busy season here at Elite, and we’re so grateful for all of our amazing clients and horses! ❀️

πŸ“… We are currently fully booked for training until June 2027!

If you’re hoping to get your pony ready for next season, now is the perfect time to reach out. Send us an email to get on the schedule and start planning for next year! 🐴✨

We can’t wait to see what 2027 brings! 🍁

From left to right - - - > Full Fjord, mostly Fjord, half Fjord half standardbred, full standardbred
09/25/2026

From left to right - - - >

Full Fjord, mostly Fjord, half Fjord half standardbred, full standardbred

🐴✨ A HUGE shoutout to Hampton Riding Centre for providing the best testing atmosphere! ✨🐴And an even BIGGER congratulati...
09/19/2026

🐴✨ A HUGE shoutout to Hampton Riding Centre for providing the best testing atmosphere! ✨🐴

And an even BIGGER congratulations to our two Rider Level 4 graduates!! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘

These two riders have spent an entire year committed to improving their horsemanship and working toward this goal. They increased their lessons to twice a week, dedicated countless hours to stable management, and put in the time studying their theory β€” all while continuing to develop their horses.

Their dedication, consistency, and willingness to put in the work are exactly what this sport is all about. Hard work pays off! πŸ’ͺ🐎

I genuinely could not be more proud of these two riders. Watching them grow over the past year has been such a privilege, and they should be incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished.

Congratulations, girls! You earned this! πŸ₯³πŸ’™ Jennifer Hanson Meredith Atkinson

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1602 Route 635
Harvey, NB

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