From the Rider: Why I love the Schoolies

6 May 2020 | Author: Chelsea Rutledge Like many horse people I have met many horses throughout my riding career that made a big impact on me emotionally and in my horsemanship. They taught me just as much as any instructor I ever had. Before I get too deep I would like to mention that my…

Getting back to business

On May 4th Equestrian Canada released their return to business operations framework. Though it is not mandatory for facilities to follow this framework, we see its benefits and feel that it reflects our own thoughts on how we will go about developing a “new normal.” Once the province relaxes some restrictions, which we hope will…

Give back to the schoolies

Like all lesson barns, Rushmount is facing difficulties during the COVID 19 crisis. While other, more “mainstream” businesses are eligible for benefits and subsidies, many lesson barns have been put on the backburner. Though they are four-legged, our schoolies are our employees and our backbone. Though they cannot work right now and generate income they…