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Equitation at Wilvaken
We have an excellent riding program at Wilvaken. Instruction is in English hunter seat equitation, under the direction of a qualified coach. Lessons are organized for small groups, accommodating riders at all levels. The normal schedule provides three lessons per week. This schedual is always posted at the lodge. Some enthusiasts may wish to arrange for additional lessons — we sometimes have campers who bring their own horse and ride almost daily! Supplementary lessons may be obtained depending on the number of campers registered for this program.
We do our best to have campers ride three times per week, but canoe/hiking trips or other excursions sometimes make this impossible. Campers must decide at times if they would rather go on a trip and miss one or more scheduled lessons. When there is time, make-up lessons are organized.
There is no age limit for participation. Space is limited to about 45 riders. Those who wish to enroll should do so promptly by checking the "riding" item on the registration form. Please note there is a supplementary charge for this optional activity.
Participants must be properly equipped with hard hats, foot gear, and pants. Safety helmets and some boots are available at Wilvaken for campers to use. Those who ride regularly may prefer to bring their own equipment. Helmets must be a proper fit, with chin straps that are bolted on. Rubber or leather riding boots with a heel of about 1 cm. are the ideal. Shoes or rubber “rain boots” with a heel may be used. For safety reasons, flat soled shoes, running shoes and hiking shoes are definitely not acceptable.
Riding happens rain or shine as Wilvaken is lucky enough to have an indoor arena.
There is a riding show once a month for those children interested in participating on the last visiting day in the morning.
The form to sign up for riding is available in the Activities section of our documents page.
