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Cantercall Riding School.

Family-run riding school near Orangeville teaching recreational and competitive riders across four decades.

Cantercall Riding School
01 — About

The brief.

Cantercall Riding School is a long-established equestrian centre in Mono, Ontario, near Orangeville, Caledon and Shelburne. With over forty years of teaching experience, it coaches both children and adults in a rural, relaxed and welcoming family atmosphere. Instruction runs from absolute beginners through experienced riders, covering recreational riding and competitive disciplines. Its competitive focus is low-level eventing, the equestrian triathlon that combines dressage, stadium jumping and cross-country jumping. Alongside weekly lessons, Cantercall offers day camps, the Pony Pals introduction for young children, an informal apprenticeship, and membership as a Canadian Pony Club Riding Centre. Horse and pony boarding plus part and full leasing round out the programs. Borrowed equipment is available so new riders can start without buying gear.

02 — Programs

7. ways in.

  1. 01

    Weekly Riding Lessons

    For: Beginner through experienced riders, children and adults

    The cornerstone of learning to ride. Riders groom, tack up, ride for an hour and put horses away, developing skills both in the saddle and on the ground. Private lessons are required for beginners; group lessons follow once a rider can post the trot and steer independently.

    $68/$80 per lesson

  2. 02

    Introductory Riding Program

    For: New riders just starting out

    A discounted package of six private lessons designed to get a new rider posting at the trot and steering safely on their own, ready to join a group lesson. Private instruction keeps safety central as the rider establishes effective riding practices.

    $375 for six private lessons

  3. 03

    Pony Pals

    For: Very young children aged 4, 5 and 6

    An introduction to ponies and riding for the very young, taken solo or with a friend. Six one-hour lessons familiarize children with haltering, leading, grooming, parts of the horse, saddle and bridle, mounting, basic position, reins, stirrups and simple exercises on the lunge.

    $372 for six one-hour lessons

  4. 04

    Horseback Riding Day Camps

    For: Children who love horsesWhen: Summer, Winter and March Break

    A horse-focused day camp where campers ride twice a day, learn horsemanship and groundwork, do crafts and spend time outdoors. Offered during summer, winter and March Break breaks for young horse lovers wanting an immersive stable experience.

    $620/week

  5. 05

    Canadian Pony Club Riding Centre

    For: Riders of all ages seeking education and competition

    Cantercall is a Canadian Pony Club Riding Centre, part of an international organization offering education and competitive opportunities for all ages. Members access a structured pathway of horsemanship and riding development.

    $200/year and up

  6. 06

    Horse and Pony Boarding & Leasing

    For: Horse owners and committed riders

    Horse and pony boarding is available on site. Part and full leasing lets riders share or fully take on a horse matched to their skill and temperament, providing more saddle time and a deeper connection without full ownership.

  7. 07

    Barn Mice and PA Day Program

    For: Young riders enrolled in weekly lessons

    Barn Mice is a weekend volunteer program for young riders who love spending time in the stables and helping with chores. The PA Day program packs in a riding lesson, stable chores, a horsemanship lesson and time with the horses and ponies.

    Barn Mice no charge; PA Day $80/day

Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
5.0
scale 0–11
Humidity
33%
relative
Wind
14 km/h
North
Temp
+25°
H 26° · L 12°
Sun
05:38 / 20:57
15h 19m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

25° with 14 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

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AER’s guide to Cantercall Riding School · Compiled from cantercall.caLast verified 2026-06-01