Ward Equine attends several hunter jumper horse shows per year while also extending opportunities at our facility to attend jumping, dressage, working equitation and horsemanship clinics to our boarders.
Lessons
“Consistency breeds comfort and comfort breeds confidence.” — Nikala
Offering a well rounded horse-first program that pairs safety with enthusiasm. Students can expect to walk away from lessons with knowledgable horse care, critical thinking and as well as progress in the saddle and with their horse.
Nikala has been an insured and certified coach since 2015 with Equine Canada & NCCP.
Don’t own a horse? Inquire — we offer School Horse Riding Lessons and often have In-Barn Lease Horse opportunities.
Nikala takes pride in tending to all horse aspirations and levels of riding and enjoys tailoring programs around the different goals of riders and horse people. She also finds immense joy in developing accountable, independent personable young women, with skills for life at the heart of the program.
“Moving to Canadiana and meeting Nikala was one of the best things that could have happened for my riding career. From the very beginning, Nikala focused on building strong fundamentals and always coached at a pace that felt supportive and encouraging. Time was taken to ensure every concept was truly understood, which made a huge difference in confidence and progress. Nikala is incredibly caring, and while the coaching can feel tough at times, it is always with the rider’s best interests in mind. Every rider is pushed to reach their full potential, but when something feels overwhelming, Nikala adjusts, slows things down, and works through it with patience and clarity. After riding together for nearly four years, looking back at old videos really highlights how much growth has happened over time. The improvement is undeniable, and it is all thanks to Nikala’s dedication, knowledge, and commitment to developing confident, capable riders.”
— A. Sanchez
“Nikala is an incredible coach who genuinely cares about her students’ learning styles. Her kindness and support are matched only by her adaptability. She’s always finding creative ways to engage students who learn best through visuals. Nikala’s ability to adjust her teaching style while remaining patient and encouraging makes her an excellent coach to learn from.”
— E. Wang