🌲 Clinic Announcement — D.J. Murtagh at Pine Haven Stables! 🌲

We’re thrilled to welcome D.J. Murtagh to Pine Haven Stables in Colborne, ON on Sunday, January 25 2026 for a Riding Lesson & Equitation Clinic!
Open to both ship-in riders and Pine Haven lesson program participants.

🐴 About D.J. Murtagh

Residing in the Greater Toronto Area, D.J. Murtagh has been immersed in diverse equestrian disciplines across North America. His lifelong passion for horses led him to work with young and “problem” horses, train alongside top professionals, judge across the continent, and coach riders of all ages and experience levels.

Known for his patience, professionalism, and calm teaching style, D.J. creates an environment where both horses and riders learn through trust, respect, and clear communication.

🎓 Clinic Details

Format: Group riding lesson (3–5 riders per group)
Session Length: 75 minutes
Rate: $150 per rider
Day Stall: $40 (if shipping in)

Schedule:

• 🕙 10:00 – 11:15 AM Walk Trot Canter Group

• 🕦 11:30 – 12:45 PM Crossrail Group

• 🕐 1:00 – 2:15 PM 2 ft Vertical Group

📲 How to Register

Spots are limited!
Reserve your place through our Online Booking System today and join us for an inspiring and educational day with D.J. Murtagh.

Brandon started riding at local barns in the Durham region, competing on the Trillium circuit and going on to win the 1.10m division at Trillium Championships. He then moved to the A Circuit, where he helped develop young horses for owners in the hunter divisions.

In 2016, he turned professional and started his own training and sales business, Hall & Co. Equestrian, where he focuses on developing, and selling young horses and ponies. As a freelance rider, he has ridden for some of the top trainers and stable owners in the Durham region. Brandon is also a nationally certified and licensed competition coach, supporting riders from entry-level to competing in the US.

Outside of the arena, Brandon is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Ontario Equestrian and is a certified, provincial hunter/jumper course designer.

To learn more about Brandon, follow him on Instagram @HallAndCoEquestrian

Ship in option welcome or borrow a school horse!

Book online through our Online Booking System

Winter Festival at Pine Haven Stables!

Bundle up and join us for a cozy, fun-filled community day at the farm on November 29th from 10 AM – 2 PM!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:

$2 Pony Rides

Roasting Marshmallows by the Fire

Wagon Rides

Photo Stations

Raffle Prizes

Kid’s Crafts

Hot Chocolate & Snacks Available for Purchase

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season — surrounded by horses, hot chocolate, and winter magic.

This is a cash only event. No pets allowed - service animals only.

163 Crandall Rd, Colborne

www.pinehavenstables.ca

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🎃 Halloween Costume Ride at Pine Haven Stables! 👻

Change of plans! Instead of our Halloween schooling show, we’ll be hosting a Halloween Costume Ride this year!

🧙‍♀️ Dress yourself and your horse in costume and showcase what you’ve been working on in your lessons!
🏆 Prize awarded for Best Costume

📅 Saturday, October 18th
🕤 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Come dress up your horse at 9am - get out and ride for 9:30am
📍 Pine Haven Stables, Colborne, ON

Come join the fun, cheer on your fellow riders, and celebrate all your hard work this season — in true spooky style! 🐴✨

https://www.buxtonequestrian.com/events

Come join us for a day of relaxation and connection with our gentle horses. This retreat is designed to help you unwind, recharge, and find harmony in the company of these majestic and sentient animals. Through various activities and interactions, you will discover the healing power of horses.

Through the use of equine assisted learning, you will be guided through exercises that will allow you to explore your communication, problem solving and ability to be present in the moment. All activities take place on the ground with our safe and friendly horses.

No riding of horses involved and no horse experience necessary – just an open heart and a willingness to connect. Your day will be facilitated by psychotherapist and certified equine facilitator, Laura Boyko. Her wonderful assistants will guide you through a fun afternoon being up close and personal with our equine friends. Experience a gentle and restorative yoga session amongst the sounds of farm life! Leave the day feeling rested and restored. Connect with like-minded people as you give yourself an experience like no other.

🏅 Pine Haven Stables Schooling Show – September 6th 🏅

Join us for a fun, supportive, and educational schooling show at Pine Haven Stables — and support a great cause while you’re at it!

🎠 Divisions – $50 each:

Each includes 1 flat class + 2 hunter equitation O/F courses

    •    Walk Trot Poles (can also participate on leadline)

    •    Walk Trot Cross Rails

    •    Walk Trot Canter Cross Rails

    •    2ft Verticals

🐴 Ship-ins welcome! Day Stall: $40

🎖 Ribbons 1st–8th

🏆 Special Prizes for Sportsmanship & Horsemanship!

This show is perfect for green horses, new competitors, and anyone looking to grow in a fun and welcoming environment.

💜 Proceeds go towards supporting our Therapeutic Riding Program, helping us provide accessible equine experiences for riders with disabilities.

📍Pine Haven Stables – 163 Crandall Road, Colborne. September 6, 2025

📲 Sign up through our online booking system: www.pinehavenstables.ca

Spots are limited—secure your place today!

🤝 Interested in sponsoring our show or a division?

We’d love your support! Please reach out to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Our Equine Yoga sessions combine traditional yoga with the presence of horses, offering a unique and transformative experience. The calming energy of the horses enhances mindfulness and emotional healing, making this a powerful practice for reducing stress and deepening your connection with nature.

• What to Expect: In Equine Yoga, you will practice yoga poses while surrounded by the peaceful presence of horses. This outdoor experience is designed to foster relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional connection. It’s an ideal practice for anyone looking to reduce anxiety, increase emotional awareness, and improve mind-body connection.
  We’ll start indoors with a quiet down, guided meditation surrounded by horses munching in their stalls. Then, moving out to practice horse etiquette/ behaviours, and basic grooming techniques before going into outdoor asanas in the surrounding and alongside horses. Finishing off with time to interact with the horse of your choosing & photo opportunity.

• Interaction with Horses: Levels of interaction can vary based on everyone’s own personal experience. We are entering into the horse’s sacred space - therefore, they’re our guide.

• Pricing: $50.00 +HST / participant

• Age requirements: 16 +

• No experience necessary - yoga nor equestrian

• Each session is one hour in length

• Hosted by: https://serenityfittyogaandwellness.com/

https://www.buxtonequestrian.com/events

Our Equine Yoga sessions combine traditional yoga with the presence of horses, offering a unique and transformative experience. The calming energy of the horses enhances mindfulness and emotional healing, making this a powerful practice for reducing stress and deepening your connection with nature.

• What to Expect: In Equine Yoga, you will practice yoga poses while surrounded by the peaceful presence of horses. This outdoor experience is designed to foster relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional connection. It’s an ideal practice for anyone looking to reduce anxiety, increase emotional awareness, and improve mind-body connection.
  We’ll start indoors with a quiet down, guided meditation surrounded by horses munching in their stalls. Then, moving out to practice horse etiquette/ behaviours, and basic grooming techniques before going into outdoor asanas in the surrounding and alongside horses. Finishing off with time to interact with the horse of your choosing & photo opportunity.

• Interaction with Horses: Levels of interaction can vary based on everyone’s own personal experience. We are entering into the horse’s sacred space - therefore, they’re our guide.

• Pricing: $50.00 +HST / participant

• Age requirements: 16 +

• No experience necessary - yoga nor equestrian

• Each session is one hour in length

• Hosted by: https://serenityfittyogaandwellness.com/

Ponies & Tots

Ages 4-8 years old. Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to hand-walk! This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

$50.00 including HST per participant

Please note - this class duration is 2 hours when 3 or more participants attend, and 1 hour when 2 or less participants attend. Maximum of 6 participants per class.

Sign up through our Online Booking System

Herd Connections is a workshop for teens: Grade 7-10, all genders welcome. Teens will learn skills to manage the day to day of life’s challenges through interesting and engaging exercises side by side with the horses. This fun group will provide a space to learn about horses and what makes them unique.

No riding experience necessary and all activities take place on the ground.

10am-1pm

Ponies & Tots

Ages 4-8 years old. Come out to the farm to learn all about horses! Learn how to groom, and how to hand-walk! This is a program all about making a first experience positive between child and horse. Make friends, learn something new, and have a fun day with ponies!

$50.00 including HST per participant

Please note - this class duration is 2 hours when 3 or more participants attend, and 1 hour when 2 or less participants attend. Maximum of 6 participants per class.

Our Equine Yoga sessions combine traditional yoga with the presence of horses, offering a unique and transformative experience. The calming energy of the horses enhances mindfulness and emotional healing, making this a powerful practice for reducing stress and deepening your connection with nature.

• What to Expect: In Equine Yoga, you will practice yoga poses while surrounded by the peaceful presence of horses. This outdoor experience is designed to foster relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional connection. It’s an ideal practice for anyone looking to reduce anxiety, increase emotional awareness, and improve mind-body connection.
  We’ll start indoors with a quiet down, guided meditation surrounded by horses munching in their stalls. Then, moving out to practice horse etiquette/ behaviours, and basic grooming techniques before going into outdoor asanas in the surrounding and alongside horses. Finishing off with time to interact with the horse of your choosing & photo opportunity.

• Interaction with Horses: Levels of interaction can vary based on everyone’s own personal experience. We are entering into the horse’s sacred space - therefore, they’re our guide.

• Pricing: $50.00 +HST / participant

• Age requirements: 16 +

• No experience necessary - yoga nor equestrian

• Each session is one hour in length

• Hosted by: https://serenityfittyogaandwellness.com/

Boots on the Ground is a workshop for those who have served in military, are currently serving and/or first responders (fire/police/paramedic).

Join us for a transformative 3-hour workshop with horses—a unique experience that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Through hands-on interactions, you’ll discover how these intuitive animals can help us better understand ourselves and uncover what might be “off” in our lives.

This workshop is perfect if you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or found that traditional approaches haven’t provided the clarity you need.

By the end of this experience, you’ll gain powerful insights into how human behavior mirrors horse behavior, leaving you feeling more grounded, self-aware, and equipped with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.

10am-1pm

Our Equine Yoga sessions combine traditional yoga with the presence of horses, offering a unique and transformative experience. The calming energy of the horses enhances mindfulness and emotional healing, making this a powerful practice for reducing stress and deepening your connection with nature.

• What to Expect: In Equine Yoga, you will practice yoga poses while surrounded by the peaceful presence of horses. This outdoor experience is designed to foster relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional connection. It’s an ideal practice for anyone looking to reduce anxiety, increase emotional awareness, and improve mind-body connection.
  We’ll start indoors with a quiet down, guided meditation surrounded by horses munching in their stalls. Then, moving out to practice horse etiquette/ behaviours, and basic grooming techniques before going into outdoor asanas in the surrounding and alongside horses. Finishing off with time to interact with the horse of your choosing & photo opportunity.

• Interaction with Horses: Levels of interaction can vary based on everyone’s own personal experience. We are entering into the horse’s sacred space - therefore, they’re our guide.

• Pricing: $50.00 +HST / participant

• Age requirements: 16 +

• No experience necessary - yoga nor equestrian

• Each session is one hour in length

• Hosted by: https://serenityfittyogaandwellness.com/

Interested in joining our inclusive, supportive, and fun show team?

Melissa & Jacqueline will be using this meeting to go over important information such as:

• show dates

• entry fees

• divisions

• memberships

• part-boarding

• and answer any questions!

As this will be many riders' first show season, we’ll be setting everyone up for success by offering a road-trip to go and watch a show first, and then go schooling at the show grounds before our first competition date to ensure everyone’s as comfortable as can be. Remember, showing is all about enjoying the experience & learning opportunities along the way!

Not sure if you’re interested? Come out to the meeting anyways to get a better understanding of what it’s all about!

Join us for a fun-filled day in support of our inclusive programs.

What’s happening:

• $50 mini photoshoot sessions with a horse - perfect for kids, couples, or anyone who loves horses.

• Delicious bakes goods for sale - homemade teats you wont’t want to miss

All proceeds will go towards supporting the addition of our therapeutic riding program as well as our sensory farm yard for individuals with disabilities and seniors.

Come for the cause. Stay for the fun! Help us make a difference in our community.

Book your photoshoot in advance through our online booking system - spots are limited.

Photographer - @mecfphotography