(ON) Learn to Ride Horses – Equestrian Mentorship – Nov 2025

Event Details

We are excited to invite you to our first-ever equestrian mentorship at Caledon Equestrian School. In this 4-week  mentorship program, we will learn horsemanship skills such as leading, grooming, tacking, stable management, as well as riding horses.

Weekly lessons are geared to the safe progressive development of the rider. Coaches use the national Rider Level Program which establishes safe, correct and consistent skills at all levels.

We are extremely excited to have Shylah Hoppie as the instructor for the group. Note from Shylah:

“Hi, I’m Shylah Hoppie, an apprentice coach at Caledon Equestrian School (CES). I’ve been coaching for three years and have had the pleasure of running the CES Summer Camp program for the past two. I love sharing the joy that riding horses brings and teaching folks how to care for and ride them. I’ve coached people of all ages and backgrounds, from second graders to seniors. Sharing knowledge is my passion, and I love teaching horsemanship and respect for these amazing animals. I’m thrilled to be part of the Color the Trails program, and I can’t wait to bring more people and greater diversity to the world of horses!”

Dates: November 16, November 23, November 30, December 7

Time: 12pm-2pm

Event location: Caledon Equestrian Club — 13441 Airport Rd, Caledon East, ON L7C 2X5

• Caledon Equestrian School is situated on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, and part of the traditional Territory of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee Peoples, and the Anishnabek of the Williams Treaties.

Age: Participants must be 18 years or older

Experience level: beginner

Please note: Due to the size of their horses, Caledon Equestrian Club has a 200lbs weight limit for riders

This program will be run via application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will close once we fill all spots or by November 12.

Application link: https://forms.gle/qy5byQDTc3DYwuTK9 

We love our allies, but due to very limited space, this event will prioritize BIPoC registration. 

Please add Ontario@colourthetrails.com to your safe senders list and check your email for updates regarding the application and event. 

Transportation

Please note: each participant will be responsible for getting to this event. Transit is accessible in Toronto, and you can organize carpooling through our Private Facebook Group. If you are carpooling with someone, please make sure to chip in for gas/parking.

Community Guidlines

Inclusion Policy: 

At Colour the Trails, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity, respect, and equality. We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate any form of anti-Blackness, anti-Indigenous attitudes, racism, homophobia, ableism or transphobia within our organization or community. We firmly stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we are committed to creating a safe and affirming space for individuals of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities. Together, we strive to promote unity, understanding, and support for all trail enthusiasts, regardless of their background or identity. As a Black owned and Black led business, we recognize the greater prevalence of anti-Blackness and anti-Indigeneity and will always prioritize support and protection for Black and Indigenous communities.

Photo & Video Release Consent:

By purchasing a ticket you grant permission for Colour the Trails and sponsors to use any portion of the photos or videos from this event that have been taken by Colour the Trails videographers and photographers for the purpose of sharing experiences with the community and encouraging future participation in events which can include but is not limited to, print or digital versions, social media and websites without any more compensation or recognition given. Colour the Trails will not use the photographs in a manner that would exploit or cause malicious representation toward you.

Please contact info@colourthetrails.com BEFORE the event if you do not want to be photographed or on video during an event.

Cancellation Policy

Participants are encouraged to communicate any cancellations or changes to their event attendance at the earliest convenience. This helps us manage our resources effectively and gives us the opportunity to offer the spot to other interested participants on the waitlist. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding of our cancellation policy. By adhering to these guidelines, we can continue to provide high-quality events and opportunities for all participants that is a fair and equitable system for event sign-up.

Please note: For mentorships there will be no full or partial refunds once the participation in the program is confirmed.  

Content Creation Statement

We ask to respect our work and not create content to promote any other brands or organizations during our events. Our team is putting a lot of energy and time into creating community spaces with little support and unrelated organizations should not benefit from our hard labour. You are encouraged to share about Colour the Trails work as it shows the welcoming and safe space we are creating and word of mouth helps our community to grow!

Please refer to our community guidelines for a full description of our policies and standards for community engagement.