Riding Lessons

Interested in taking riding lessons?

Want your horse trained to be show ring ready?

Are you interested in showing at horse shows this year? Are you interested in showing and travelling with other equestrians who share the same goals and level of interest in our sport? Rushmount is looking for committed equine athletes interested in showing either at Grassroots, Trillium, and A-Circuit Horse Shows.  Ask about our Show Team and the seasoned horses available for you to ride and compete with. You can also part-board or lease horses. We hope to see or hear from anyone interested in becoming a show team member and competing in the 2019 show season with us.

60 minute private lessons include tack and untack time. This is especially helpful for new riders learning the ropes or riders that are new to the barn. Riders participating in 30 minute private lessons will be expected to be tacked and warmed up prior to the beginning of the lesson.

Semi private lessons are limited to two riders total, whereas group lessons can range from 3-6 riders.

Lessons can be purchased on either an individual basis or as a discounted block of 4 to be used within the month of purchase.

For those looking to bring their horse or pony to Rushmount training we offer both basic training, which includes 3-4 rides each week, as well as break training.

Send us a message for more information and our fees. Talk to you soon!

Meet our lesson horses

Advanced Coach

Heidi Mueller is an EC Level 2 Coach, “r” Status Judge, and Farrier. Heidi Mueller is a certified Mentor with Equine Canada. Heidi can help you prepare and understand the process and benefits of becoming a certified Equine Canada Coach.  She has 30 years riding horses and being a part of the show ring experience. Her students are always in the ribbons showing Trillium and ‘A’ and having fun doing it. Heidi encourages her students to not only learn to ride the horse, but understand how the horse’s body actually functions and to learn how to take care of their horses before, during, and after the lessons.

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Level Testing & OEF
Testing is available at your farm or ours. Travel fees may apply.

An Ontario Equestrian Federation membership may be purchased at time of testing.
This fee goes to the OEF and covers the cost of the certificate and any processing fees.

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Lessons and Training provided by Licensed Equestrian Canada Coach
Effective February 3, 2022 Heidi Mueller is a Licensed Equestrian Canada Coach

Testimonials

I began taking lessons with Heidi when I joined the Lakehead University Equestrian team, which was after having not ridden since my early teens. I was immediately impressed with the quality of her coaching and as a decidedly newly nervous adult rider I appreciated the confidence boost her lessons left me with.
I tried other coaches in the area and found that I meshed the best with Heidi, so I stayed for almost 10 years taking lessons with her. Can’t imagine a better coach and barn family!

~Chelsea

Heidi has been my coach for only about 8 months and her amazing coaching has made me the rider I am today. I had never jumped before when I got to Rushmount now I am showing Trillium this summer. Not only is she an amazing coach and friend, that pushes you always to be your best self, but Audi is an amazing horse. She knows how to take care of you and has taught me immensely. Now we have developed a relationship I know that will last forever. Before I rode Monty another horse that any little girl instantly falls in love with. He was the perfect horse to start out on, made me feel so comfortable until I was ready to grow. I couldn’t ask for a better experience starting off my riding career and I definitely couldn’t have done it anywhere else other then Rushmount and with Heidi as my coach.

~ Malorie Harris

If you have a passion for horses and riding Rushmount Equine Sports is the place to be. Good for the young and old who are still young at heart. It is never to late to learn new things when riding , jumping or overall care of your horses. Heidi Muller is a Great Coach and teacher and ended up a good friend. She truly knows and understands the needs of each horse and rider. When looking to purchase two of our own horses to fit the needs of my family. I left this job to Heidi to fine them for us. Many years later Ellie and Skip are still with us and are a perfect match. We boarded our horse and took lessons for many years before retiring and moving to our own farm and yes we still have the same two horses and saved one more giving it a good home. Thanks to Heidi and Mike the owners of Rushmount for all the help to learn care of our horses, riding , feeding, etc. I could not have followed my dream to own a farm and horses with out you two.

~ Linda Lee McEachern

My daughter has been riding here for about three years. I cannot explain the progress she has made since coming.  I was curious of letting my child ride at a barn that was competitive because I had not liked the coaching and the pressure that was so apparent at other barns. Heidi is the most amazing teacher and mentor.  The horses come first which is how it should be done. If your pony is not tacked up correctly you need to get that sorted before you ride. Heidi is able to measure confidence and ability of riders and knows when to push them and when to hold back.  My daughter’s confidence and knowledge has surpassed any that I imagined. The student has now become the teacher soemtimes when I ride. I grew up with horses and worked with them too. I am so happy that we joined Heidi’s tuition, could not have asked for more.

~ Anabel Tapanila

We came to Rushmount just over a year ago. My daughter had been riding
for a year and a half however remained nervous and uncertain of her
abilities. I wasn’t sure if she even wanted to ride any longer. Prior
to joining the Rushmount community I had several conversations with Heidi.
I was very pleased with the time And interest Heidi took and spent
listening to my concerns regarding what Victoria had accomplished and had
not accomplished. Before we made the choice to move barns Heidi did an
evaluation ride with Toria. Using her expertise as a coach she match
Toria up with the perfect pony right then and there. These two became a
fantastic partnership, accomplishing everything Heidi predicted they
would the past show season. Heidi picked up quickly on what Was
causing Toria to lose confidence and soon was able to turn that
around. Thanks to Heidi my daughter’s love for riding has been
reborn. She continues to build on the skills she has been taught and
improves steadily with the help of Heidi and her coaching.
I can’t say enough about the riders and parents who have become a very
important part of our lives. Never do we walk into a barn with grumpy
miserable people. Every time we get to the there we are greater with
smiles and warm welcomes. There is always a good conversation going on
somewhere which everyone is welcome to join in. Help When needed is
never to far away someone is always willing to lend a hand.
There is Truly a family atmosphere amongst the riders and families.
Heidi and Mike are more then willing to listen to concerns and any
suggestions anyone may have. They promote an open door policy and
encourage everyone to come to them whenever needed.
I consider my daughter and my family extremely fortunate that we are
part of such a wonderful team of riders and coaches. Heidi, Mike and
their two girls Hayden and Teegan go out of their way to make everyone feel at home
and a part of their barn family. I can say for certain without Heidi my
daughter would have given up riding long ago. Now with her new found
confidence I can’t wait to see where she will go from here. I do know
she will never leave Rushmount or Heidi. Victoria will be a Rushmount
“lifer”. Thanks Heidi and Mike for all you have done and continue to do.

~ Lori Rowbotham

+ Chelsea

I began taking lessons with Heidi when I joined the Lakehead University Equestrian team, which was after having not ridden since my early teens. I was immediately impressed with the quality of her coaching and as a decidedly newly nervous adult rider I appreciated the confidence boost her lessons left me with.
I tried other coaches in the area and found that I meshed the best with Heidi, so I stayed for almost 10 years taking lessons with her. Can’t imagine a better coach and barn family!

~Chelsea

+ Malorie

Heidi has been my coach for only about 8 months and her amazing coaching has made me the rider I am today. I had never jumped before when I got to Rushmount now I am showing Trillium this summer. Not only is she an amazing coach and friend, that pushes you always to be your best self, but Audi is an amazing horse. She knows how to take care of you and has taught me immensely. Now we have developed a relationship I know that will last forever. Before I rode Monty another horse that any little girl instantly falls in love with. He was the perfect horse to start out on, made me feel so comfortable until I was ready to grow. I couldn’t ask for a better experience starting off my riding career and I definitely couldn’t have done it anywhere else other then Rushmount and with Heidi as my coach.

~ Malorie Harris

+ Linda

If you have a passion for horses and riding Rushmount Equine Sports is the place to be. Good for the young and old who are still young at heart. It is never to late to learn new things when riding , jumping or overall care of your horses. Heidi Muller is a Great Coach and teacher and ended up a good friend. She truly knows and understands the needs of each horse and rider. When looking to purchase two of our own horses to fit the needs of my family. I left this job to Heidi to fine them for us. Many years later Ellie and Skip are still with us and are a perfect match. We boarded our horse and took lessons for many years before retiring and moving to our own farm and yes we still have the same two horses and saved one more giving it a good home. Thanks to Heidi and Mike the owners of Rushmount for all the help to learn care of our horses, riding , feeding, etc. I could not have followed my dream to own a farm and horses with out you two.

~ Linda Lee McEachern

+ Anabel

My daughter has been riding here for about three years. I cannot explain the progress she has made since coming.  I was curious of letting my child ride at a barn that was competitive because I had not liked the coaching and the pressure that was so apparent at other barns. Heidi is the most amazing teacher and mentor.  The horses come first which is how it should be done. If your pony is not tacked up correctly you need to get that sorted before you ride. Heidi is able to measure confidence and ability of riders and knows when to push them and when to hold back.  My daughter’s confidence and knowledge has surpassed any that I imagined. The student has now become the teacher soemtimes when I ride. I grew up with horses and worked with them too. I am so happy that we joined Heidi’s tuition, could not have asked for more.

~ Anabel Tapanila

+ Lori

We came to Rushmount just over a year ago. My daughter had been riding
for a year and a half however remained nervous and uncertain of her
abilities. I wasn’t sure if she even wanted to ride any longer. Prior
to joining the Rushmount community I had several conversations with Heidi.
I was very pleased with the time And interest Heidi took and spent
listening to my concerns regarding what Victoria had accomplished and had
not accomplished. Before we made the choice to move barns Heidi did an
evaluation ride with Toria. Using her expertise as a coach she match
Toria up with the perfect pony right then and there. These two became a
fantastic partnership, accomplishing everything Heidi predicted they
would the past show season. Heidi picked up quickly on what Was
causing Toria to lose confidence and soon was able to turn that
around. Thanks to Heidi my daughter’s love for riding has been
reborn. She continues to build on the skills she has been taught and
improves steadily with the help of Heidi and her coaching.
I can’t say enough about the riders and parents who have become a very
important part of our lives. Never do we walk into a barn with grumpy
miserable people. Every time we get to the there we are greater with
smiles and warm welcomes. There is always a good conversation going on
somewhere which everyone is welcome to join in. Help When needed is
never to far away someone is always willing to lend a hand.
There is Truly a family atmosphere amongst the riders and families.
Heidi and Mike are more then willing to listen to concerns and any
suggestions anyone may have. They promote an open door policy and
encourage everyone to come to them whenever needed.
I consider my daughter and my family extremely fortunate that we are
part of such a wonderful team of riders and coaches. Heidi, Mike and
their two girls Hayden and Teegan go out of their way to make everyone feel at home
and a part of their barn family. I can say for certain without Heidi my
daughter would have given up riding long ago. Now with her new found
confidence I can’t wait to see where she will go from here. I do know
she will never leave Rushmount or Heidi. Victoria will be a Rushmount
“lifer”. Thanks Heidi and Mike for all you have done and continue to do.

~ Lori Rowbotham