We try our best to provide everyone with an environment that they can feel comfortable enough to learn and build confidence.

Everyone is welcome no matter your age, shape, size or ability!

Our focus is on beginner riders, it doesn't matter if you are 4 or 64 years old (or older), if you are a complete beginner or getting back into riding as an adult, we have a place for you.

We want to show you how comfortable you will feel learning with us and we want you to feel good about your decision to ride with us so we offer a
FREE introductory lesson, so you can come out meet our horses and meet Roy.

PONY TIME
Our pony time program is perfect for little ones who need to build confidence and want to learn about and interact with horses. Pony Time is based on eight weeks of lessons. Students will learn how to handle the ponies on the ground, they can pet, groom, feed and ride the ponies. This program is meant for  3 - 6 year olds.        

$45+GST/lesson or $170 + GST paid monthly


YOUTH LESSONS
Beginner - Riding lessons will teach patience, confidence, responsibility, horsemanship as well as compassion for another being. You will never be asked to do more then you are comfortable with. 7 year olds and up depending on ability.   

$45+GST/lesson or $170  + GST  paid monthly



ADULT LESSONS
If you would like to learn to ride or improve your skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere this is the program for you.  beginners are always welcome! You will never be asked to do more then you are comfortable with.

$45+GST/lesson or $170  + GST ​ paid monthly


Payment can be made by cash, cheque, paypal or etransfer

Funding Options For low Income Families

​Riding Through Barriers Society

​Riding Through Barriers Society is a not for profit society registered in the province of Alberta. Originally established by a group community members interested in making riding lessons more affordable in their community. The power of equestrian and ranch experiences went beyond expectations. The unpredictable depth and value of these experiences has moved the group to broaden its mandate beyond the lesson subsidy. Riding Through Barriers Society works to provide accessible equestrian activities, hands on ranch life experiences as well as Equine Assisted Learning to the community at large. They work to build meaningful relationships and a sense of community to all who participate.

​Riding Through Barriers Society

​Canadian Tire Jumpstart

 Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It’s about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbors, their classmates and their friends. Whether it’s the chance to try a new sport or to continue with a favorite one, no kid should be left out. The vision of Jumpstart is simple: Canada, where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams. Jumpstart is a national charity with a commitment to local communities. Organized sports connect kids to their communities. Canadian Tire Corporation recognized this and makes sure that money raised stays where it is donated. Canadian Tire Corporation is Jumpstart’s biggest supporter as it funds all the general administrative expenses of Jumpstart, which means 100% of customer donations go directly to help kids in need.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

​Kidsport

​We believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sport. KidSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.
KidSport is a national non-profit organization that provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. KidSport provides financial assistance for registration fees and provides access to equipment for kids up to the age of 18.
KidSport Is About Kids…Success will be measured by the number of children who have been helped as a result of KidSport’s initiatives.
KidSport Is About Fun…The primary goal of children’s sport programming is that each child should have so much fun that they can’t wait to play again next season!

Kidsport

​FAQ

Even though some of our policies seem pretty strict, we do our best to be flexible, so don't be afraid to call, text or email any questions you might have and we would be happy to help.

At Flying Cross Ranch we believe learning should be fun! That is why we strive to provide an enriching atmosphere where kids and adults can build confidence and learn new skills, while having fun and socializing in a non-competitive atmosphere.

General Information
Lessons Run year round Monday to Friday from 4pm to 8pm. You will get a free intro lesson so Roy can assess you or your child's riding ability so we can place you in a level and a lesson that is perfect for you.

Lessons are charged on a monthly basis. For example; One 1 hour lesson per week $170+GST per month, two 1 hour lessons per week $340+GST per month. Payment is due the first week of each month. We accept cash, cheque, paypal and e-transfer.
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Parking is available in front of the house. Upon arrival please go to the barn and into the arena, there will be someone at the barn who can help you.

Common Questions

What do I wear?
You must wear long pants (Jeans, Leggings, Breeches) and some kind of boots with a heel. Even rubber boots will work! Anyone under the age of 18 is required to wear a helmet. Although we strongly encourage everyone to wear one. Depending on the season we encourage you to wear something that will keep you warm but you can also still move freely.

Do we need our own horse?
No, you don’t need your own horse. You can ride one of our amazing lesson horses.

Can I come more than once a week?
Of course you can!

How long is each lesson?
Lessons are roughly one hour long.

Do we do adult lessons?
Yes! Most of our adult lessons run later in the evening, we have an amazing group of adults who take lessons with us.

I have never ridden before, does that matter?
We love beginner riders, you do not need any experience to get you started.

Are we indoor or outdoor?
We have an indoor arena in the winter that keeps us out of the elements and in the summer there are multiple places to ride outside.

English or Western?
Our barn is mostly english but Roy can teach western & roping lessons also.

Barn Rules
  • We ask that no child is left unattended at anytime. We are a working farm and as such there are dangers associated with that.
  • No feeding animals or going into pens with the animals unattended.
  • No Pets
  • No Smoking
  • Please drive slowly
  • All riders or participants must sign a waiver before handling/riding a horse
  • All riders under 18 are required to wear helmets. We strongly suggest riders over 18 were helmets as well

Cancellation Policies
We understand that life happens, so if you need to cancel your lesson for any reason we ask that you cancel at least 1 hour before your lesson.

If you do not cancel your lesson prior to the 1 hour than you forfeit that lesson.

Refunds will not be given for missed lessons not cancelled at least 1 hour prior to your scheduled lesson.
Please call Roy to cancel at 403-350-7368

If you cancel in time, we ask that you reschedule your lesson within two weeks of your missed lesson or it will be forfeited.

If we cancel for any reason we will switch the entire night of lessons to an-other night. For example; if Tuesday night is cancelled we will switch all of the Tuesday night lessons to Saturday. If you can not make the Saturday night lesson then it is up to you to reschedule in the next two weeks.
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Flying Cross Ranch reserves the right to terminate lessons for any rider at any time for any reason. In the event that Flying Cross Ranch terminates lessons, Flying Cross Ranch will refund the balance of the unused monthly fee.