Valley Farm
Where our number one priority is to provide a safe and natural environment for horses to be happy and healthy
Valley Farm is located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Agreement, a treaty between the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Haudenosaunee to peaceably share the territory and care for the land and resources around the Great Lakes. May we be guided by love and respect as we transform our personal and institutional relationships with Indigenous friends and neighbours.
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BOARDING
Valley Farm offers outdoor boarding on 22 acres with immediate access to some of the best equestrian trails in Ontario. This natural lifestyle allows horses to be with the company of their herd 24 hours a day, the freedom to move, and access to forage (pasture or hay). A DIY stall is available, and horses may come in during extreme weather. We are currently at capacity, but you can join the waitlist.
PET A PONY
Pet a Pony is a family experience designed for kids and their parents or guardians, to get up close to a horse in a safe and natural setting. Each program is unique and guided by each children’s interests and comfort level. Activities may include watching horses from a protected space, petting, grooming, leading, snapping lots of pictures, and possibly even a short ride on Tangle.
This is a great opportunity to spend time together as a family, learn more about horses, build confidence, and experience sheer joy!
This is a private program for families, for up to 3 siblings at a time.
HORSE OWNERSHIP 101
From first-aid kits to physiology, an online course to support your horse ownership journey.
This is the right course for you if you absolutely love horses and you're thinking about buying, or have recently bought, your first horse. You want to learn the basics of horse ownership and what to expect so you can step into horse ownership with confidence.
This is not a course on how to ride or train, but rather the foundations on how to set you and your horse up for success no matter what direction you are headed in!
By the end of this program, you will:
Understand what environment your horse needs to thrive
Have a schedule for a basics care routine
Be prepared for emergencies so you can remain calm and act quickly
Know how to find equine professionals to help you and your horse
How to plan for the cost of buying a horse and getting started, and per year
Ways to build a relationship with your horse
Gain access to resources you can use immediately and refer back to at any time
ABOUT US
Our number one priority is to provide a safe and natural environment for horses to be happy and healthy. On our 22 acre farm, the herd lives outdoors 24/7 with free access to pasture and hay from slow feeders (Nov – May) to encourage natural foraging, movement and healthy digestion. It’s important for horses to be with their herd for safety and connection, it’s for that reason everyone lives together in our four 5 acre pastures.
Valley Farm is operated by Joanne, but with a lot of help! Joanne’s been riding, training and loving horses for over 25 years. She grew up in the English show circuit in and around London, and bought her first horse Tangle after university. After that and thanks to a couple of incredible horsewomen, her horsemanship evolved to prioritize partnership, horse welfare, and happy horses. Joanne is a level 1 Harmony Horsemanship instructor.
