Riding Lessons At Clarity Equine
Connection-first riding experiences focused on confidence, safety, skill development, and meaningful horsemanship.
At Clarity Equine, we believe learning begins with connection. We strive to build a strong foundation of trust and partnership between horse and rider, creating a space where confidence can grow naturally. Through patience, guidance, and meaningful experiences, riders develop not only skills in the saddle, but also confidence in themselves — leading to clarity in communication, understanding, and horsemanship.
We offer riding lessons for all ages in a safe, supportive, and confidence-building environment.
More Than Just Riding
At Clarity Equine, we believe confidence begins long before stepping into the saddle.
Our lessons focus on building safe, knowledgeable, and capable horse people through relationship, understanding, and skill development. We want riders to learn not only how to ride, but also how to understand, care for, and communicate with horses.
Whether someone is meeting horses for the first time or building more advanced skills, we work to create an environment where both horses and riders feel supported, respected, and successful.
Because meaningful learning happens when safety, trust, and connection come first.
Lessons include more than riding — riders participate in grooming, horse care, tacking, untacking, and age-appropriate barn responsibilities.
Find Your Fit
Whether you're just meeting horses for the first time or building confidence in the saddle, we offer pathways designed to meet riders where they are.
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Our Tiny Tots program is designed for young children who are beginning their journey with horses in a gentle, supportive, and child-led environment. Sessions are approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the child’s age, attention span, comfort level, and interests that day.
At Clarity Equine, we believe learning begins with connection. In our Tiny Tots sessions, we focus on helping children build confidence, curiosity, and comfort around horses before placing pressure on riding skills or structure. Every child is different, and we honour that by allowing the child to help guide the experience.
Sessions may include:
Grooming and hands-on horse care
Learning basic barn safety
Crafts and horse-themed activities
Helping with simple barn chores
Spending time with the animals
Leading and groundwork activities
Riding, if and when the child is ready
Our goal is to create positive early experiences that help children develop confidence, independence, kindness, and a genuine connection with horses.
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Private riding lessons are one-on-one, 1-hour coaching sessions tailored to the individual rider. These lessons are ideal for riders wanting personalized instruction, focused skill development, increased confidence, or support working toward specific riding goals.
Lessons are designed around the rider’s current skill level, learning style, and goals while maintaining a strong focus on safety, horsemanship, and partnership with the horse. We believe true progress comes from understanding the horse, building trust, and developing confidence both on the ground and in the saddle.
Private lessons may include:
Grooming and tacking up
Horsemanship and horse care
Riding instruction
Groundwork and communication exercises
Rider position and balance
Confidence building
Pattern work, obstacles, or discipline-specific skills
Untacking and post-ride horse care
Whether a rider is completely new to horses or looking to continue advancing their skills, lessons are designed to meet the rider where they are while encouraging growth, confidence, and clarity in communication with the horse.
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Group riding lessons are designed for riders who are ready to learn alongside others in a supportive and structured environment. Groups typically consist of 2–3 riders and are carefully matched based on age, skill level, confidence, goals, and overall compatibility.
At Clarity Equine, we prioritize quality instruction and safety over large group sizes. Riders are not placed into group lessons immediately; they must first demonstrate certain foundational skills and independence to help ensure the group setting remains safe, productive, and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Group lessons help riders:
Build confidence riding around others
Improve independence and responsibility
Develop communication and teamwork skills
Learn through observation and shared experiences
Continue developing horsemanship and riding skills in a supportive environment
Lessons may include:
Grooming and tacking up
Arena lessons and exercises
Groundwork and horsemanship
Pattern work and obstacles
Group activities and challenges
Horse care and untacking
Our group lessons maintain a calm, encouraging atmosphere where riders can continue building connection, confidence, and clarity while learning alongside peers at a similar stage in their riding journey.
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Many of our programs operate with limited spaces and are often full. We maintain an active waitlist and regularly place riders as availability changes, schedules shift, and new program blocks begin. If you’re interested, we encourage you to reach out — joining the waitlist helps us understand demand and recommend the best pathway when space becomes available.
For Adult Riders
Rediscover an old passion. Start something new. Make space for yourself.
Whether you’re returning to horses after years away, stepping into the barn for the first time, or finally giving yourself permission to try something you’ve always wanted to do — you belong here.
Many of our adult riders come looking for more than just riding lessons. They come looking for time outside, confidence, connection, learning, challenge, and a place where they can simply be themselves.
You do not need experience. You do not need to have ridden as a child. There is no expectation that you should already know everything, and there is no such thing as being “too old” to begin.
At Clarity Equine, we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment where adults can learn at their own pace, ask questions without judgment, and build confidence both in and out of the saddle. Adults generally ride alongside other adults whenever possible, creating opportunities for connection, encouragement, and community.
Because sometimes horses become more than a hobby — they become the part of your week you look forward to most.
Learn at your own pace | Beginner & returning riders welcome | Supportive, judgment-free environment | Adults ride with adults
What to Expect
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At Clarity Equine, lessons include more than just time in the saddle. We believe confidence grows through understanding horses both on the ground and while riding. Each lesson is designed to build riding skills, horsemanship, responsibility, and meaningful connections with horses.
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Meet & Prepare Your Horse
Riders learn grooming, horse handling, and how to safely prepare their horse for the lesson ahead.
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Learn Safety & Horsemanship Skills
We focus on age-appropriate skills such as horse behaviour, communication, handling, and building confidence around horses.
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Ride & Learn
Riders receive individualized instruction focused on their goals, skill development, and creating positive learning experiences.
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Care for Your Horse
Lessons include untacking, horse care, and learning responsibility after riding.
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Celebrate Growth
We take time to recognize progress, answer questions, and build confidence one step at a time.
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Lessons include more than riding — riders participate in grooming, tacking, untacking, and age-appropriate barn responsibilities.
Making Riding More Accessible
We are proud to support families by accepting KidSport PEI funding for eligible programs and riding lessons. KidSport helps remove financial barriers so children and youth can participate in organized sport and experience the lifelong benefits of being active, involved, and connected.
KidSport Prince Edward Island provides grants to eligible families to help cover sport registration fees for children and youth 18 and under. Funding is available through the provincial program for qualifying families across PEI.
If you are interested in riding lessons or programs at Clarity Equine but finances are a barrier, we encourage families to explore KidSport funding opportunities. We are happy to help guide families through the process whenever possible.
Learn more or apply for funding through KidSport PEI:
Why Riders Choose Clarity
At Clarity Equine, we believe meaningful learning happens when horses and people feel safe, supported, and understood. We strive to create an environment where confidence and connection can grow both in and out of the saddle.
Safety-First Approach
Creating a supportive environment for both horses and riders.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Individualized instruction designed around each rider.
More Than Just Riding
Lessons include horsemanship, horse care, and understanding horses beyond the saddle.
Supportive Community
Building friendships, confidence, and belonging.
Relationship-Focused Learning
We value connection and trust before performance.
Opportunities for Growth
From first rides to new goals, we support every step of the journey.
Behind every lesson is a team committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where both horses and riders can learn and grow.
Our team at Clarity Equine is built on connection, growth, and a shared passion for horses and people. Alongside our certified coaching team, we proudly support developing coaches through mentorship and hands-on learning under the guidance of Caitlin Heckbert, an Equestrian Canada Licensed Coach.
We believe every coach brings unique strengths to the arena, and we thoughtfully match riders and coaches based on individual needs, goals, and learning styles to help create positive, supportive experiences for both horse and rider.
Meet Our Team
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Caitlin Heckbert
Licensed Coach
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Taylor Vardy
Developing Coach
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Brynne Coughlin
Developing Coach
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Grace Adams
Developing Coach
Looking for a Space?
Many of our programs operate with limited availability and may fill quickly throughout the year. We maintain an active waitlist and regularly place riders as schedules shift, spaces open, and new program blocks begin.
Joining the waitlist helps us understand demand and allows us to recommend the best pathway based on age, experience, goals, and program fit.
Whether you're looking for lessons for your child, exploring opportunities for yourself, or simply unsure where to begin — we encourage you to reach out.
No commitment is required to join the waitlist.
Connection. Confidence. Clarity.
Every rider starts somewhere — and every journey looks a little different.
Whether you're stepping into the barn for the first time, returning after years away, or helping your child begin their riding journey, we're here to support you.