White Forest Farm Equestrian Centre
English Riding Lessons • Vaulting Lessons and Coaching • Riding Camps
Where Teamwork
Makes The Dream Work
Where Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
We are an equestrian facility in the Ottawa Valley.
We offer quality recreational English riding lessons, vaulting lessons and coaching, and a variety of camps throughout the year to horse-loving students aged 5–17 years. Our programs are designed to help cultivate teamwork, collaboration, communication, physical literacy, and a lifelong love of exercise and activity.
Our horses are well schooled by professional, qualified and engaged coaches. We are passionate about our herd, and we emphasize proper horse care and safety precautions when teaching students of every level and ability.
Our Equestrian Programs
English Riding Lessons
We offer recreational English riding lessons and non competitive jumping to students aged 7 to 17 of all levels and abilities. We focus on dressage skills to ensure our students have the basics to succeed in their chosen discipline.
Vaulting Lessons & Coaching
Vaulting is where gymnastics and dance meet on horseback to create a unique performing art. We offer lessons and coaching for students aged 5 to 17 of all levels and abilities.
Riding Camps
We offer a variety of day camps throughout the year for students aged 5 to 17 for both vaulting and English riding. We welcome campers of all levels and abilities.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Vaulting Lessons
Fall 2024Dates: Sept. 9 through Nov. 25
Cost: $300+HST
Days & Times:
• Mondays, 5–7 pm
• Saturdays, 10 am–12 pm
Riding Lessons
Fall 2024Dates: Sept. 9 through Nov. 25
Cost: $500+HST
Days & Times:
• Tuesday, 5–7 pm
• Friday, 5–7 pm
• Saturday, 1–3 pm
PA Days
Fall 2024Dates:
• Nov. 15
Cost: $75+HST/day
Time: 8 am–4 pm
Class Size: 10 students max
Details: Bring a packed lunch! PA Day Programs include horse activities, games, crafts, and learning about horse care. Appropriate for beginner to advanced equestrians.
Open Barn Events
Dates:
- Halloween Event: Oct. 27
- Christmas Event: Nov. 30
Cost: Free
Time: 1–3 pm
Details: Four times a year, we open our barn doors to anyone who would like to stop by and say hello, meet our team, learn about our upcoming programs, meet the horses and have your picture taken with them, play games and see what our vaulting and quadrille teams are up to!
The open barn themes are:
- Halloween (October)
- Christmas (Late November–Early December)
- Easter (April)
- National Horse Day (Early June)
Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome.
Clinics
Vaulting Clinic with Siddartha Kreaden
Date: Sept 8, 2024
Register: Please contact Bronwyn directly to register.
Dreamwinds EAL Certification Course
Online: May 9-11 from 9 am–Noon
In Person at White Forest Farm:
May 30, 2025: 9 am–5 pm
May 31, 2025: 9 am–5 pm
June 1, 2025: 9 am–4pm
Course fee: $4,995 USD/person + share of instructor travel costs
Accommodation available at White Forest Farm on request.
Registration link: https://tieit.li/vojeo8
Retreats
Connect with our horses—and reconnect with yourself! Our one-day retreats offer our adult participants ground work with our horses (there is no riding). Our retreats take place in the spring and fall and are offered at $200+HST.
Please check back for upcoming retreat dates and registration information.
Our Farm & Facilities
Our farm is located in the Whitewater region of the Ottawa Valley in Renfrew County.
Our outdoor lessons are held in a 100′ by 200′ sand ring, while our large coverall riding area allows us to hold indoor lessons and activities during inclement weather.
Meet Our Herd
We our passionate about our horses. Many of them have been trained their entire working lives by us as a family. Some of them were even born here on the farm!
We strongly believe that having happy, healthy horses and emphasizing the importance of their well-being should be at the core of everything we do as equestrians.
Hear From Our Happy Campers & Riders
I have to say, when the kids drove down the driveway on the last day of camp, they immediately asked if they could stay longer. I explained that camp was over for the summer, and for the rest of the week, they asked to go back. Gabo said you were like a second family. Thanks for taking such good care of him. I have never, never seen him so enamoured with anything else.
Parent of first time camper
Experience the Joy of Connection with Horses
If your child or teen loves horses and wants to experience the thrill of English Riding or Vaulting, register them for a class or riding camp today. Our programs will help them gain confidence, make new friends, and improve their horsemanship skills.
Have questions? Contact us today, and Coach Bronwyn will get back to you as soon as possible.