Willow Creek Horsemanship Center
954 Clayton Rd K0A 1A0 Almonte, ON, Canada

Attention Willow Creek Riders, Boarders, Show Team and Family. We are very happy and excited to be moving to our new facility on August 1st. Due to our facility upgrades and management needs, we have had to make some changes and instill some new rules. They are as follows: 1. Board rates will see a slight increase. Current boarders WILL NOT be affected by the increase if they continue to show commitment to their lessons. 2. Junior riders must be accompanied by an adul...t AT ALL TIMES while off property. While on property, permission must be obtained from the owners should parents/guardians wish to leave junior riders unattended. 3. Students who wish to show, MUST commit to a minimum of two lessons per week, for every semester. Exceptions can be made at owner's discretion. 4. 24 hours notice MUST be given should students need to cancel or reschedule a lesson. If coach needs to cancel, a reschedule date will be given. Should less than 24 hrs notice be given, the full lesson rate will apply. No shows will automatically be charged the full lesson price, plus a $20 no-show fee. New rules and rates will be effective August 1, 2018. *No lessons, riding or off property excursions will be permitted between July 30th and August 4th. This is to allow for packing equipment, to give the horses a chance to become adjusted to their new home and to have new routines established* See more

Willow Creek Family, Given the recent news of the provincial shut down, we have had to make necessary changes in order to comply with provincial mandates. The changes are as follows and must be followed to the letter. All recreational riding lessons are cancelled from December 24th until further notice. Only one parent or guardian per household is permitted in accordance with indoor capacity limits. Viewing room is off limits. Proper sanitization and masking must occur ...before entering and while leaving the barn, including handwashing, disinfecting all touch points, sweeping your spots and abiding by your time slots. We will be in touch regarding lessons and leisure times for boarders and leasee's individually. Please be patient. Leisure rides must be booked in advance and are now given an hour and a half time slots each. This time MUST be adhered to, failure to do so will result in suspension of all riding abilities. Jump times and heights can be booked with either Anna or Nicole in advance for leisure rides. Coach MUST be present for jump times during leisure rides. The course set in the arena is the course for the week, do not touch or rearrange please. Instruction will not occur during leisure rides. Anna or Nicole do reserve the right to deny jump times and heights pending scheduling. No new lease requests will be considered at this time. Dogs must stay home. Any questions please contact management.

As we come into the Holiday Season, please note that Anna and Nicole will be taking holidays on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day. All lessons on those days are cancelled. The barn is CLOSED on Christmas Day. The barn is open to boarders for rides during the school holidays, COVID protocols are still in place and casual rides will not be scheduled during regular lesson times. Please contact Anna, Michelle or Nicole to book your time slots.

Willow Creek Riders, Boarders and Leasers. We are hosting a mandatory Ground Manners clinic on Sunday November 1st. Please message Nicole, Anna or Michelle your time slot preferences. You will be booked into small groups of 5. Ground manners have been lacking as of late and this needs to be rectified immediately.

Appy Thanksgiving Barn Family. Lessons are cancelled for Holiday Monday. Firm Reminder that masks are MANDATORY while in the Barn. No exceptions.

October is going to be Halloween Month here at Willow Creek. While we are saddened that we cannot run our annual Spooktacular show, we are excited to announce some Spooky Festivities Prizes and candy to be won during EVERY lesson! Bonus, if you show up in a costume, your name will be put onto a ballot for a draw on Halloween. The more costumes you wear, the more entries you get! Wishing you a Spooky Month!