Jan
26
10:00 AM10:00

Katie Buxton Clinic

Katie is an Equestrian Canada Licensed Coach who operates Buxton Equestrian in Colborne, ON, specializing in training and sales of young horses for english disciplines.

Katie is an active competitor in Eventing and Dressage at recognized competitions throughout Ontario, and is well known for producing well rounded horses, particularly OTTBs.

With an emphasis on proper dressage and equine mental health, Katie has proven her methods work well in bringing out the best in each horse.

Katie has been training and coaching actively for 15 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to her students and their horses.

Riders can participate in this clinic in either Dressage or Over Fences.

This clinic is offered in either a 45min private session or a 1 hour group (max 4 riders per group).
$75.00 for riders shipping in their own horses
$95.00 for riders using one of Well Dressed’s lesson horses.

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Feb
9
10:00 AM10:00

Ponies & Tots

Ponies & Tots

Ages 4-8 years old. Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to hand-walk! This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

$50.00 + HST

Please note - this class duration is 2 hours when 3 or more participants attend, and 1 hour when 2 or less participants attend. Maximum of 6 participants per class.

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Feb
23
10:00 AM10:00

EAL Herd It's Lit - Teens Workshop

Herd It’s Lit is a workshop for teens: Grade 7-10, all genders welcome. Teens will learn skills to manage the day to day of life’s challenges through interesting and engaging exercises side by side with the horses. This fun group will provide a space to learn about horses and what makes them unique.

No riding experience necessary and all activities take place on the ground.

10am-1pm

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Feb
23
10:00 AM10:00

Danielle Berry Clinic

Danielle Berry, owner of Blackberry Equestrian, has over 15 years of experience in the equestrian industry from dressage, show jumping and breaking young stock. Specializing in training for both competitive and recreational riders. Danielle has developed a reputation for creating strong, trusting partnerships between horse and rider. Throughout her career, Danielle has run a successful business where she provides comprehensive training programs, from breaking young horses to fine-tuning advanced skills. Ensuring each horse and rider team receives the individualized attention they need to succeed.

This clinic will be run in a group format with a maximum of 4 riders per grouping.

$50.00 per rider that’s shipping their own horse in to participate.
$70.00 per rider that’s borrowing a lesson horse from Well Dressed to participate.

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Mar
10
to Mar 14

March Break Camp

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  • Google Calendar ICS

A regular day of camp includes two English riding lessons. Campers will be rotating between activities with their riding group throughout the day, such as learning how to care for a horse, types of equipment, relax and cool-down time with crafts and games, and much more!

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Mar
15
10:00 AM10:00

Danielle Berry Clinic

Danielle Berry, owner of Blackberry Equestrian, has over 15 years of experience in the equestrian industry from dressage, show jumping and breaking young stock. Specializing in training for both competitive and recreational riders. Danielle has developed a reputation for creating strong, trusting partnerships between horse and rider. Throughout her career, Danielle has run a successful business where she provides comprehensive training programs, from breaking young horses to fine-tuning advanced skills. Ensuring each horse and rider team receives the individualized attention they need to succeed.

This clinic will be run in a group format with a maximum of 4 riders per grouping.

$50.00 per rider that’s shipping their own horse in to participate.
$70.00 per rider that’s borrowing a lesson horse from Well Dressed to participate.

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Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00

Ponies & Tots

Ponies & Tots

Ages 4-8 years old. Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to hand-walk! This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

$50.00 + HST

Please note - this class duration is 2 hours when 3 or more participants attend, and 1 hour when 2 or less participants attend. Maximum of 6 participants per class.

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Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

Brandon Hall Clinic

Brandon started riding at local barns in the Durham region, competing on the Trillium circuit and going on to win the 1.10m division at Trillium Championships. He then moved to the A Circuit, where he helped develop young horses for owners in the hunter divisions.

In 2016, he turned professional and started his own training and sales business, Hall & Co. Equestrian, where he focuses on developing, and selling young horses and ponies. As a freelance rider, he has ridden for some of the top trainers and stable owners in the Durham region. Brandon is also a nationally certified and licensed competition coach, supporting riders from entry-level to competing in the US.

Outside of the arena, Brandon is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Ontario Equestrian and is a certified, provincial hunter/jumper course designer.

To learn more about Brandon, follow him on Instagram @HallAndCoEquestrian

Ship in option welcome or borrow a school horse!

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Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00

EAL Boots on the Ground - Military &/or First Responders Workshop

Boots on the Ground is a workshop for those who have served in military, are currently serving and/or first responders (fire/police/paramedic).

Join us for a transformative 3-hour workshop with horses—a unique experience that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Through hands-on interactions, you’ll discover how these intuitive animals can help us better understand ourselves and uncover what might be “off” in our lives.

This workshop is perfect if you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or found that traditional approaches haven’t provided the clarity you need.

By the end of this experience, you’ll gain powerful insights into how human behavior mirrors horse behavior, leaving you feeling more grounded, self-aware, and equipped with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.

10am-1pm

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Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00

EAL Herd It's Lit - Teens Workshop

Herd It’s Lit is a workshop for teens: Grade 7-10, all genders welcome. Teens will learn skills to manage the day to day of life’s challenges through interesting and engaging exercises side by side with the horses. This fun group will provide a space to learn about horses and what makes them unique.

No riding experience necessary and all activities take place on the ground.

10am-1pm

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Jun
22
10:00 AM10:00

EAL Boots on the Ground - Military &/or First Responders Workshop

Boots on the Ground is a workshop for those who have served in military, are currently serving and/or first responders (fire/police/paramedic).

Join us for a transformative 3-hour workshop with horses—a unique experience that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Through hands-on interactions, you’ll discover how these intuitive animals can help us better understand ourselves and uncover what might be “off” in our lives.

This workshop is perfect if you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or found that traditional approaches haven’t provided the clarity you need.

By the end of this experience, you’ll gain powerful insights into how human behavior mirrors horse behavior, leaving you feeling more grounded, self-aware, and equipped with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.

10am-1pm

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Jul
13
10:00 AM10:00

EAL Herd It's Lit - Teens Workshop

Herd It’s Lit is a workshop for teens: Grade 7-10, all genders welcome. Teens will learn skills to manage the day to day of life’s challenges through interesting and engaging exercises side by side with the horses. This fun group will provide a space to learn about horses and what makes them unique.

No riding experience necessary and all activities take place on the ground.

10am-1pm

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Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00

EAL Boots on the Ground - Military &/or First Responders Workshop

Boots on the Ground is a workshop for those who have served in military, are currently serving and/or first responders (fire/police/paramedic).

Join us for a transformative 3-hour workshop with horses—a unique experience that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Through hands-on interactions, you’ll discover how these intuitive animals can help us better understand ourselves and uncover what might be “off” in our lives.

This workshop is perfect if you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or found that traditional approaches haven’t provided the clarity you need.

By the end of this experience, you’ll gain powerful insights into how human behavior mirrors horse behavior, leaving you feeling more grounded, self-aware, and equipped with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.

10am-1pm

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Jan
11
10:00 AM10:00

Ponies & Tots

Ponies & Tots

Ages 4-8 years old. Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to hand-walk! This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

$50.00 + HST

Please note - this class duration is 2 hours when 3 or more participants attend, and 1 hour when 2 or less participants attend. Maximum of 6 participants per class.

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Nov
1
10:30 PM22:30

New Location!

As I’m sure most of you are aware, I have been leasing our stables since the opening of my business in 2018. After years of hard work, dedication, and making great memories with all of you along the way - I am delighted to share that I have purchased a stable for Well Dressed Equestrian! Owning a location for Well Dressed, with a home for my daughter & I, has been a dream of mine for many years and it feels great to be able to finally offer a permanent home-base. This couldn’t have been accomplished without all of you and for that, I thank you for the loyalty and commitment you have shown us throughout the years.

Our new home is…

163 Crandall Road, Colborne

It boasts an outdoor 110x240 sand ring, an indoor 72x140 Britespan arena built in 2019, a jogging track, beautiful paddocks and plenty of space (30 acres in total)! Direct highway access off of the 401 - right next to “The Big Apple”.

Understandably, this location may be too far for some to be able to continue riding with us and we will miss you dearly! We will be closing Well Dressed on Warden by October 31st, however we will have to discontinue and refund lessons as of Oct 28th. Until then, we will fulfill all pre-booked lessons and continue business as usual.

Please keep an eye out for our upcoming Open House at our new home!

Again, thank you & hope to see you soon.

- Jacqueline Sharp

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Oct
6
11:30 AM11:30

Fall Photoshoot

Enjoy the beautiful fall leaves for this photoshoot!

Come out for a Photoshoot with you and your favourite Well Dressed Equestrian horse/pony!

Mary Ellen is an avid photographer and has done several fantastic photoshoots for us in the past.

Dress up or casual - this photoshoot is however you like it to be.

Mary Ellen will then upload the best photos from your shoot for you to access on Google Drive.

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Sep
29
10:00 AM10:00

Ponies & Tots

Ponies & Tots!

Ages 4-8 years old

Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to handwalk!

This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

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Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00

Show Team Meeting

Geoff & Jacqueline are hosting a free info session for the 2025 Show Team.
This is for both Parents and Riders, whether you are new to showing or a returning show team rider.

Topics to be discussed:

  • Riders will be picking their horse for the season (part-boarding, on-property lease or off-property lease)

  • Cost of the different show series available & level of commitment for each
    (In-House Schooling Shows, PHC Skills Development, PHC Derby, Trillium, Silver North)

  • Show Team Group Lessons

  • Which divisions you’d like to work towards this season

  • Your individual goals

  • Off-property schoolings & outings

  • Anything else you’d like to discuss that’s show related!

Your opinion matters! This is not only an information session for you but also an information session for us! We’d like to hear from you regarding what you’re interested in doing next season so that we can make a plan of action.

Please sign up for this info session online through our Booking System so that we have an idea of how many people will be joining us for number of hand-outs to print, snacks, etc.


Thank you and see you there!

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Sep
4
to Sep 25

Rider Level Testing Program

  • Well Dressed Equestrian (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be offering a weekly evening program starting in September that runs as a 4 week (monthly) session with the option of testing your rider level at the end of the month if you feel ready to do so.
Throughout the weekly evening program, you will learn stable management, receive a study guide, practical horse knowledge, flat riding tests and jumping phases applicable to your specific riding level. You may sign up for this program through our Online Booking System

September 4, 11th, 18th & 25th at 6pm-7:30pm

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Aug
17
10:00 AM10:00

Ponies & Tots

Ponies & Tots!

Ages 4-8 years old

Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to handwalk!

This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

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Aug
5
to Aug 9

Rider Level Testing Course

  • Well Dressed Equestrian (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Equestrian Canada offers a Rider Level Testing Certification program.

Rider Level 1 introducing the basics of horsemanship and rider skills from the first experience to English Rider Level 10 covers the basics of dressage and jumping.

The Learn to Ride program is designed to be guided by a Certified Instructor or Coach, to ensure that the concepts are clearly understood before the rider progresses to more challenging levels. The program provides an opportunity for riders to progress, demonstrating their skills through a series of increasingly complex written tests, interviews, and under-saddle jump and flat tests.

The course offered by Well Dressed Equestrian is designed as an educational, minimum of 5 day course to assist riders achieve their desired rider level certification. At the end of the 5 days, if participants feel ready, they may request to get tested onsite for an additional fee, or they may opt to continue their learning for an additional 5 days to better prepare if necessary.

Benefits of rider level certification:

  • measurable learning and success

  • opportunity to further education to become a Certified Instructor with rider Level 6

  • opportunity to further education to become a Certified Instructor with rider Level 8

What is included in each day?

  • study period geared towards specific rider level

  • presentation period to share with others

  • practice proper grooming, tack up and booting

  • stable management lesson plans

  • 2 rides per day geared towards both flat and over-fences tests

  • 8:30am - 3:30pm daily

For more info on the rider levels: https://ontarioequestrian.ca/programs/learn-to-ride/

To purchase necessary textbooks & manuals: https://ontarioequestrian.ca/product-category/manuals/

Sign up Online using our Online Booking System

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Jul
28
1:00 PM13:00

Brandon Hall Clinic

Brandon started riding at local barns in the Durham region, competing on the Trillium circuit and going on to win the 1.10m division at Trillium Championships. He then moved to the A Circuit, where he helped develop young horses for owners in the hunter divisions.

In 2016, he turned professional and started his own training and sales business, Hall & Co. Equestrian, where he focuses on developing, and selling young horses and ponies. As a freelance rider, he has ridden for some of the top trainers and stable owners in the Durham region. Brandon is also a nationally certified and licensed competition coach, supporting riders from entry-level to competing in the US.

Outside of the arena, Brandon is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Ontario Equestrian and is a certified, provincial hunter/jumper course designer.

To learn more about Brandon, follow him on Instagram @HallAndCoEquestrian

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Jul
28
10:00 AM10:00

Gymkhana Games

Gymkhana Games!

What is Gymkhana?
Gymkhana is an equestrian event consisting of speed patterns and times games for riders on horses.

10am-11am : Walk trot group

11:30am - 12:30pm : Walk trot canter group

Sign up online for this fun event!

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Jul
21
12:00 PM12:00

Paint with Ponies

We’re hosting a “Paint Night” at the barn with Mary Ellen!

We’ll be painting in the gazebo & refreshments will be served!

This event is open to everyone and anyone aged 13+

Come out and enjoy a peaceful & fun afternoon at the stables.

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Jul
7
1:00 PM13:00

Photoshoot with Mary Ellen

Come out for a Photoshoot with you and your favourite Well Dressed Equestrian horse/pony!

Mary Ellen is an avid photographer and has done several fantastic photoshoots for us in the past.

Dress up or casual - this photoshoot is however you like it to be.

Mary Ellen will then upload the best photos from your shoot for you to access on Google Drive.

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Jul
7
10:00 AM10:00

Ponies & Tots

Ponies & Tots!

Ages 4-8 years old

Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to handwalk!

This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

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Jul
2
to Jul 12

Summer Horse Camp

  • Well Dressed Equestrian (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are offering 2 sessions of Summer Horse Camp this year!

Session 1: July 2-5th

Session 2: July 8-12th

9am-3:30pm each day.

Each day includes 2 riding lessons, horsemanship lessons, and stable management lesson as well as horse related fun games.

$675.00 + HST per session - you may book online to reserve your spot!

Bussing is not offered for this program at this time.

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Jun
9
10:00 AM10:00

Ponies & Tots

Ponies & Tots!

Ages 4-8 years old

Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to handwalk!

This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

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Jun
2
10:00 AM10:00

Photoshoot with Mary Ellen

Come out for a Photoshoot with you and your favourite Well Dressed Equestrian horse/pony!

Mary Ellen is an avid photographer and has done several fantastic photoshoots for us in the past.

Dress up or casual - this photoshoot is however you like it to be.

Mary Ellen will then upload the best photos from your shoot for you to access on Google Drive.

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May
5
10:00 AM10:00

Ponies & Tots

Ponies & Tots!

Ages 4-8 years old

Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to handwalk!

This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

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