Harmony Hills Equestrian
Center

Rachel Smit


Eventing Coach (Head Coach)

Rachel has over 20 years of equine experience. She started and brought along many young and inexperienced horses up through the ranks. She believes in a strong and solid Dressage foundation and working with each horse at their own pace and encouraging the horse to be brave and confident.

Melanie Hale


Hunter Jumper Coach (Owner)

Melanie Hale is a licensed Equine Canada hunter/jumper Coach, she has also completed her centered riding certificate. She graduated from the Equine Science program at Humber College. The program consists of but not limited to horse anatomy, physiology, health, nutrition, breeding, and behavior, lameness and confirmation faults, blemishes and treatment. She also worked on Racetracks with thoroughbreds training/ exercising, caring and showing breed stock in Toronto and Kentucky. She has mentored under Tracy Edwards who is a 3rd level eventing coach and FEI Judge. Melanie has also ridden and gained knowledge for several years with Annaliese Farber 3rd Level Dressage coach. Her passion is breeding warmbloods and Warmblood crosses and developing young stock. Her daughter is her inspiration and keeps her active in the sport in the jumper ring. Melanie has many years' experiences working with horses growing up on 150-acre farm and always gravitating to horses in some way. It all started breaking out Belgians for her dad to ride and drive, she used Parelli techniques and training witch she still uses to bring along horses in training. Melanie takes great pride in quality care to horses, she is picky with the horse's condition and will go out of her way to make sure the horse is in top condition to perform.

Part Board and Leases

Lease & Part Boarding: Lease and Part boarding is a great program for the intermediate - advanced riders. This is suited for a rider wanting to get more saddle time, and not have all the added costs of owning a horse. Riders under 16 years of age require a supervisor ( parent or guardian over 18 with a phone and vehicle ). Practice rides are up to 1 hour long where riders can practice their lesson skills in one of our rings. Riders cannot jump without a coach. Standard Part Board $360 + hst per month. 1 group lesson or 30 min private lesson and 1 free ride per week. Tack included and use of all amenities. Part boarders will get first choice to horse for shows and clinics- free rides must be used within the month. Advanced Part Board $450 + hst. 1 group lesson or 30 min private lesson and 2 free ride per week. Tack included and use of all amenities. Part boarders will get first choice to horse for shows and clinics- free rides must be used within the month. Full Lease: $625+ hst per month, Unlimited access to that horse for a year. Includes tack, access to tack room and all amenities, medical care, board and feed included. Not included is Lessons and a minimum of 4 per month and supplements. There is a 2 month minimum commitment, and 30 days notice to cancel. We offer horses for sale or lease. Leases can be on property or off property depending on needs of the horse and leaser. Please refer to the sale ads to find out more details about each horse that is available. We offer horses for sale or lease. Click here to find out more details!

Clinics

We host clinics with many different coaches throughout the year! Click here to find out more details!

Camps

We offer camps throughout the year for kids to enjoy! Click here to find out more details!

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H.H.E.C Braiding Work Shop with Guest Speaker Amy Cranley Professional Braider
August 24th at 6 pm
braid kits to purchase 15$
cost 45$


Topics covered :


Mane pulling

  •  desired length and thickness    
  • when to pull and when not to   
        
  • tools to use and      products used
         
  • bridle path lengths
Braiding- Manes
-prepping for braiding
  •      
  • different braids,      elastics versus yarn
         
  • size of the braid
         
  • keeping your braids      looking the best      
         
  • styles of braids      hunter, dressage Tail Braiding
Tail Braiding
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  • prepping tails
         
  • lengths of tail
         
  • installing fake tails
         
  • proper use of tail bags
         
If braiding is Not for you costs to have your horse braided
-hunter braids 40$
-dressage and jumper braids 30$
-tails 30$
travel depends on distance travelled and how many horses are getting done at that location


To arrange Braiding contact Amy Cranley @ 705- 740-4602
  •  11/06/2023 08:00 AM
  •   2523 North 6th Line, Norwood, ON, Canada

We are hosting a summer show series for our fellow equestrians to enjoy. Our shows are to be fun, safe and drama free to allow everyone especially children, beginner riders and green horses to get a positive show experience. Class List: Cross rails jumper division, 0.60m jumper division, 0.75m jumper division, 0.90m jumper division, Leadline division, Cross rails hunter division, Open hack division, Open hunter 2' division, Open hunter 2'3 - 2'6 division. Come on out and join us for some fun!

  •  30/07/2023 08:00 AM
  •   2523 North 6th Line, Norwood, ON, Canada

We are hosting a summer show series for our fellow equestrians to enjoy. Our shows are to be fun, safe and drama free to allow everyone especially children, beginner riders and green horses to get a positive show experience. Class List: Cross rails jumper division, 0.60m jumper division, 0.75m jumper division, 0.90m jumper division, Leadline division, Cross rails hunter division, Open hack division, Open hunter 2' division, Open hunter 2'3 - 2'6 division. Come on out and join us for some fun!

  •  27/08/2023 08:00 AM
  •   2523 North 6th Line, Norwood, ON, Canada

We are hosting a summer show series for our fellow equestrians to enjoy. Our shows are to be fun, safe and drama free to allow everyone especially children, beginner riders and green horses to get a positive show experience. Class List: Cross rails jumper division, 0.60m jumper division, 0.75m jumper division, 0.90m jumper division, Leadline division, Cross rails hunter division, Open hack division, Open hunter 2' division, Open hunter 2'3 - 2'6 division. Come on out and join us for some fun!

  •  24/09/2023 08:00 AM
  •   2523 North 6th Line, Norwood, ON, Canada

We are hosting a summer show series for our fellow equestrians to enjoy. Our shows are to be fun, safe and drama free to allow everyone especially children, beginner riders and green horses to get a positive show experience. Class List: Leadline division, Cross rails division, Open hack division, Open hunter 2' division, Open hunter 2'3 - 2'6 division, 0.60m jumper division, 0.75m jumper division, 0.90m jumper division. Come on out and join us for some fun!

Waffles & Syrup

Large Pony

Thunder is a draft cross gelding who has done it all, from camps to trails to shows. He is everyone's favorite. He is great to handle, more whoa than go, very safe and experienced. He is a great confidence booster for children, nervous and senior riders.

Made It To The Dance

Horse

Dan is an appendix gelding who has done it all, from camps to trails to shows. He is everyone's favorite. He is great to handle, more whoa than go, very safe and experienced. He is a great teacher for learning to walk, trot, canter, jump, etc. He is also great confidence booster for children, nervous and senior riders.

Eclipse

Horse

Eclipse is a Canadian gelding who loves his job as a lesson horse. He enjoys teaching the beginner riders the ropes of being around horses and riding. He is a great horse for almost everything with his calm personality and willingness to please his rider. He was previously trained to drive and has been out on many trail rides with his owners. He enjoys a job and is always up for new things and adventures.

Pandamonium

Large Pony

Panda is a retired welsh paint cross gelding who was previously an eventing pony. He is a great teacher for learning to walk, trot, canter, lead changes, etc. He is enjoying his easier life, teaching beginners the ropes. He knows a trick or two, ask the staff to show you his tricks, he loves making kids smile.

Harmony's Hills Golden Pride

Horse

Pride is a draft cross who has done it all. He has tons of experience in parades, camps, trail rides, jumping and many other things. His color changes with the season and is always a looker at shows. He enjoys a job and is always up for new things and adventures. Pride is available for part board or lease.

Yoshi

Large Pony

Yoshi is a large pintoloosa pony who everyone loves. Yoshi prefers the novice and up riders however he tolerates the little ones as well. Yoshi loves to be fussed over and trailers like a dream. We often use him to babysit the foals going to inspections or horses that are going to new homes. He enjoys jumping and trail riding but is always up to try new things. Yoshi is available for part board or lease.

Canvas

Horse

Canvas is a Warmblood X mare who is by Drop Kick Murphy out of an Art Deco mare. Canvas loves to be fussed over and is a gate greeter who loves all the hoomans who can love on her. Canvas has very comfy gaits making her a favorite to ride by some of our advanced riders. She enjoys having fun with our riders whether they are jumping, flatting or hitting the trails, she is down for it all. Canvas is available for part board or lease.

Mr. Steal Your Girl

Horse

Ranger is a fancy chestnut thoroughbred gelding with lots of chrome that gets noticed in the show ring. He has a in your pocket personality that everyone loves. He has lovely movement including a rocking horse canter. He has shown up to 3' hunter and has shown jumpers as well. He is a very fun horse who loves to be with you and be fussed over. Ranger is available for part board or lease.

Rumor Has It

Horse

Stella is bay thoroughbred cross mare with lots of chrome. She has lots of experience showing, trail riding and has schooled to second level dressage. She was champion in the 0.70m, 0.80m, and 0.90m. She is a very comfy ride and is a wonderful teacher for riders learning how to jump. She is a blast to ride for a confident novice or more experienced rider. Stella is available for part board or lease.

Houdini R

Horse

Houdini is a belgian warmblood by Cartier R out of a Concorde B mare. He is a fun ride for our advanced riders. He loves to jump and is the same horse on and off property. He has no stop and is a pleaser with big comfy gaits. Houdini is available for lease or sale.

Key To Pandora's Box

Horse

Pandora is a big bay rabicano KWPN mare by Rash R out of an imported Irish Sport mare. She has been showing the Silver Series at Endless Journey, Angelstone, and Caledon in the 0.9m -1.10m with lots of room to go higher. She is a sensitive, forward but fun ride for confident advanced riders. She is great to handle and loves attention. Pandora is available for part board or lease.

Caramel Macchiato

Horse

Mac is a palomino paint gelding who enjoys attention. He has had 30 days under saddle and is broke walk/trot/canter. He is willing to try anything but needs a rider with quiet hands. He has an amazing personality and aims to please everyone. He has done a bit of liberty and has been exposed to many things that he doesn't seem to be bothered by. He is super quiet, sturdy built and a great mover. Mac is available part board or lease.

Dun D Petite

Large Pony

Splash is a Registered Paint mare with very impressive blood line.

Dea Tacita LEF

Horse

Dea Tacita LEF is a 2 year old (March 2020) Half Andalusian filly sired by VMF Jugador De Corzones. Currently standing 15.1hh and expected to finish 16.1hh+. This gorgeous filly is the perfect mix of proper conformation, incredible athleticism and outstanding colour. Registration pending with the Andalusian Association. Will make an outstanding dressage, hunter/jumper or eventing prospect for those looking to get noticed in the show ring! Available for sale!

C$160Month

Semi Private (assisted or non-assisted)

  • 4 scheduled semi private lessons a month.
C$320Month

Competitive Rider

  • 8 scheduled semi-private- small group lessons a month.
  • 2523 North 6th Line, Norwood, ON, Canada