I wanted to take some time here to expand on what we're about here. It relates to the summer camp because there are so many summer camp options for children and they all have wonderful things to offer. Our camp is extraordinary but not because of the beautiful facility we are lucky enough to have, though of course that helps ;) The most important things to me are making sure my campers have fun and learn but I also want them to see how to treat other people and animals. I want them to learn the basics very thoroughly, I want them to feel safe (horse and rider). I want my campers to take the lessons and internalize them to help them to create an idea of what it is to be a good horse person, and by extension, a good person. When we can work with horses we are given a mirror to for us to see ourselves in. A nervous, disobedient, or excitable horse has much to teach... and that is something I try not to forget. I am the coach but most of the time I am the student to my or my clients horses... what does the horse have to say? I want to show my students how to be humble in the face of such a large creature by showing them how to take their time, to be careful and diligent. But I also want my students to see how to be the guiding light for themselves and their horses, to be strong enough to lead and strong enough to follow. 

Show season is just around the corner! We are hoping for an even better year than last and better weather too (please no torrential down pours mother nature). We're very excited to have our amazingly generous and loyal sponsors helping us out this year including Todd Equipment, Victoria Feeds Horse and Hound, Hubble & Son Agcom, and M&J Plumbing, and some new sponsors, Cover Tech, EQcentric Equine Services, and Better Mechanical. We are so thankful for their help in running our 2019 series. 

We've been running this show series for years now and have prided ourselves on running an affordable show series to make it accessible to all riders, especially locally. We know how hard it can be to participate in competitions when the prices can be so high. This year we have realized that we have to increase the show fees in order to keep running our series and we hope you all understand! The prices have been the same since our very first show, so it was time. Exact prices can be found on our updated entry forms. 

See you all Mothers Day Weekend!

The warmer weather is on its way and that means camp and show season is just around the corner! Make sure to check out the new dates for this year so you can plan you summer around them. Also a reminder that early sign up for  camp means a discount so don't miss out. We will be posting the new 2019 forms for camp and shows soon. Looking forward to the best year yet for shows and camp. If you or someone you know is interested or looking for more information please contact me at ericaflak@skyhavenstables.ca, follow us on Facebook at Sky Haven Equestrian Centre or text/call me at 705 772 3524 :) 

We're already getting excited here for March Break! We will be hosting a camp, very similar to our summer camp that everyone loves. There will be daily riding, arts & crafts, learning about horse care and communication, and natural horsemanship. Kids should look forward to easter egg hunts and tobogganing!

Sky Haven Equestrian Centre will be hosting Winter Sunday Schoolings. Our barn will be opened twice a month for indoor jump schooling. Schoolings include access to use our heated barn- equipped with heated washtall, tack room and washroom. Keep your horse in shape over the winter and ready to show once the warm weather comes back! $50 per horse or $200 per barn (up to 5 people), up to 3 people riding at a time. Dates: Nov 13, Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 18, Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 30. 

Yay! Summer is getting closer and that means warm weather and more importantly, CAMP! Here are the dates for this year- Kids camp: July 11-15, 18-22 and Teen camp: July 25-29 and August 1-5. Sign up early for discounted price! All camp payment is to be done through e-transfer please :) For more details please look at the "Summer Camp" tab under "About".

Eeeeekkk!! The new show season is almost here (well kinda...). We already have our dates set out: May 29, July 10, and September 11! We are excited to offer a much more organized and polished show series this year with much more planning and some important changes made to timing and management. Stay tuned for more information!

My little sister, Ellice, qualified to compete in the Hunter- Jumper championships!! They are hosted at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. If you want to come out and support buy the tickets soon as she shows the second weekend of November. We are so proud of her and can't wait to watch her and Cal! http://www.royalfair.org/horse-show/featured-competitions/hunter-derby-national-championship

On another note, my mom and I just got certified in BodyTalk. It is an alternative natural healing therapy that can determine any emotional or physical traumas the body needs help with healing. I am going to get certified to treat horses in the near future so that I can use it as a diagnostic and treatment tool. To learn more: https://www.bodytalksystem.com

Additionally, I am going to a course in San Francisco in January to learn how to do William Bengston's healing method. This is extremely exciting because he has undeniably proved that he can cure cancer. To learn more: http://www.bengstonresearch.com 

This year's show season is over for Sky Haven Equestrian Centre. It was a great season with awesome weather, amazing people, and equine partners. We want to thank all of our sponsors and all of the great people that came out to all of our shows, we sure hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we enjoyed having you! We are already planning for next year's shows and would love to hear what you thought about this years, and if you have some suggestions for us. Please feel free to email me at ericaflak@skyhavenstables.ca. 

I would like to take some time to also thank my amazing students and their wonderful families. You guys really pulled together for the show and gave me so many 'proud coach moments'. Every time I get to watch my students in the show ring I am so impressed with their maturity and with how far they have come. The parents are equally amazing as they are so willing to help me and the other students, just like a true barn family. You guys bring me so much happiness and I am so glad to have all of you in my life. 

And finally, and I think everyone will agree with me on this one, thank you to the most amazing barn fairy, Ashley!!! She keeps the barn spotless and keeps the kids and parents laughing. She works tirelessly to make everything perfect so that I can be lazy! She is always impressing me with how far ahead she is of me and how amazingly thoughtful she is. WE LOVE YOU ASHLEY!

Thank you to everyone that came out this year and we can't wait to see everyone next year for more great fun!