OUR PROGRAM:
Our team proudly participates in the esteemed Silver and Gold Angelstone show series alongside Ontario Eventing and local schooling shows. We excel in various disciplines, including showjumping, Hunters/Jumpers, Equitation, Eventing, and Dressage. Our team consists of riders spanning a wide age range, from 7-year-olds to adult/rusty stirrup riders, encompassing both beginners and those at advanced levels. Our facility, conveniently situated between Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge triangle cities, is an optimal training location with our esteemed coaches to help you establish and accomplish your goals. With their wealth of experience and accomplishments, our coaches tailor personalized training programs for riders and competition horses, catering to their unique needs and aspirations.
We offer a wide range of professional opportunities and services for our esteemed show team members specifically designed to enhance performance and success:
1. Sports Mental Skills Workshops:
We provide comprehensive workshops that focus on developing mental resilience and honing the psychological aspects of sports performance.
2. Flatwork and Equitation Conditioning:
Our specialized training sessions concentrate on refining flatwork techniques and equitation skills, helping our team achieve optimal performance in the show ring.
3. Individual Pre-Season Show Meetings:
We offer personalized meetings with each team member to discuss goals, expectations, and strategies for the upcoming show season.
4. Goal Setting and Show Preparation:
Our customized assistance helps set realistic and attainable goals and thoroughly prepare for competitions to maximize performance potential.
5. Administrative Support:
Our dedicated Show Team Coordinator efficiently manages all necessary paperwork and administrative tasks, allowing our team members to focus on their training and performance.
6. Off-Property Schooling Opportunities:
We provide valuable opportunities for training and practice at other prestigious venues, offering a diverse and enriching experience for our show team.
7. Instructor Mentoring Opportunities:
Our experienced instructors offer guidance, support, mentorship, and valuable insights to enhance skills and performance.
Our Philosophy:
We prioritize the cultivation of virtues such as good character, responsibility, respect, leadership, confidence, independence, genuine sportsmanship, and horsemanship. These values are deeply ingrained in our daily interactions and during competitions. Although this sport is often seen as an individual pursuit, we firmly believe it is a collective effort that embraces all riders within the Valiant Equestrian Team!
Requirements to Show:
1. Part-board, lease or own a horse/pony
If you are looking to show .80 or 2.6 ft. and above, you will need to lease or own as this is more demanding on the horse, putting on more miles and requires four or more rides a week to ensure progress and safety of the horse and rider.
2. Be in two lessons weekly and regularly
3. You must be able to put the horse/pony care first. Obtain personal Basic Insurance: Ontario Equestrian Insurance
5. Follow and have all the appropriate items from the Valiant Equestrian Show guide.
.80 AND 2'3 RIDERS AND ABOVE:
If you are looking to show .80 or 2.3 ft. and above, you will need to lease or own as this is more demanding on the horse, putting on more miles and requires four or more rides a week to ensure progress and safety of the horse and rider.
Connect with your coach to attain more details.
