Capriole Academy

Dianna Epps Dressage Jumping Eventing Horseback Riding in Port Coquitlam BC lessons boarding training horse
Home of DIANNA EPPS - Equine Canada Competition Coach, Philippe Karl Teacher Candidate & AFA Farrier
Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons - Introductory Package
4 Private Lessons to get you started.
Each lesson lasts 45-minutes to 1 hour and you are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Ages 5 to 105 - it's never too early or to late to get started in this lifelong sport!
A helmet and all riding equipment will be provided but a pair of comfortable tight fitting pants without buttons, sparkles or rivets, a pair of boots with a heel and your own helmet are encouraged.
Each lesson will go over basic safety, how to handle and use equipment, how to safely mount and dismount a horse and some basic riding skills like steering and stopping in the safety of an indoor all-weather arena. Basic horse care will also be covered - like grooming, leading and more. Lessons are catered to individual interests and carried out by our experienced coaches.

1-time Beginner Horseback Riding Lesson
Lessons lasts 45-minutes to 1 hour and you are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Ages 5 to 105 - it's never too early or to late to get started in this lifelong sport!
A helmet and all riding equipment will be provided but a pair of comfortable tight fitting pants without buttons, sparkles or rivets, a pair of boots with a heel and your own helmet are encouraged.
Each lesson will go over basic safety, how to handle and use equipment, how to safely mount and dismount a horse and some basic riding skills like steering and stopping in the safety of an indoor all-weather arena. Basic horse care will also be covered - like grooming, leading and more. Lessons are catered to individual interests and carried out by our experienced coaches.

1-time Assessment Lesson
Lessons lasts 45-minutes to 1 hour and you are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Ages 5 to 105 - it's never too early or to late to get started in this lifelong sport!
A helmet and all riding equipment will be provided but a pair of comfortable tight fitting pants without buttons, sparkles or rivets, a pair of boots with a heel and your own helmet are encouraged.
Assessment lessons determine your skill level and learning style and are used to pair you up with the best instructor and horse for your goals and abilities. This is not a test! We will absolutely help you and assist where necessary in addition to provide instruction throughout your ride.

Group Lessons - Intermediates & Advanced Riders
Group lessons last 1 hour and you are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes early. Group lessons are offered when 3 riders of similar ages, experience and abilities wish to ride together to save money and spend more time working on skills individually.
Ages 5 to 105 - it's never too early or to late to get started in this lifelong sport!
Group Lessons require that you have your own set of riding boots, riding helmet and proper riding breeches.
We require that students interested in group lessons who are new to Capriole Academy take part in an assessment lesson and/or a package of 4 private lessons. Safety is our top priority and we care deeply about the horses we use in lessons - as a result we require that students have independent hands and seats before being allowed to join group lessons.
Group lessons follow the Capriole Academy curriculum developed by Dianna Epps and Katrina Per - jumping, dressage and drill skills are worked on. Advanced students may wish to take group Jumping and polework Lessons - we highly recommend this.