Events
Swiftwind Open Barn & Registration Day
Date: Sunday March 16th, 2025 10AM - 4PM
Whether you’re a returning member or someone curious about the magic of Swiftwind, this event is for YOU!
What to Expect:
- Meet the Herd: Spend time with our amazing horses, ponies, and the charming Mojo the Gentleman Bull.
- Interactive Activities: Enjoy fun, relaxed educational sessions perfect for all ages. Members can brush up on horsemanship and lead-in-hand skills, while new visitors get a chance to explore what Swiftwind is all about.
- Info Packs: Learn how to join the Swiftwind family! We’ve got everything you need to get started.
- Refreshments & Prizes: Grab a treat and enter to win some exciting door prizes.
Swiftwind Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday April 19th, 2025 1:30PM
Enjoy Swiftwind’s Easter Hunt on Easter Saturday for family fun! Search for Easter eggs hidden in 3 large fields. Find the special eggs to win a prize! Enjoy meeting the horses.
Cost: $3 per person. Bring your own easter basket.
Special guest is Leeds and Thousand Islands Fire Department. Come meet firefighters and check out the new fire trucks!
Event starts at 1:30pm. RSVP by Thursday April 17th 2025 with number of attendees to ensure there are enough Easter eggs.
Equine First Aid Fundamentals
Date: Sunday May 4th, 2025 12PM - 4PM
Equine First Aid Fundamentals Certification – Back at Swiftwind!
Date: Sunday May 4th, 2025
Location: Swiftwind Equine Center
Ages: 10years old and up
Fee: $104 for non-members | $75 for Swiftwind members
Join us for the return of our Equine First Aid Fundamentals Certification Course, taught by our amazing Equine First Aid Instructor N-J Ainslie! This vital course is perfect for horse owners, equestrians, and first responders who may encounter equine-related emergencies. The certification lasts 3 years, but with new, challenging scenarios designed for all skill levels, returning participants will continue to expand their knowledge!
What You’ll Learn:
Assess, triage, and treat equine injuries
Identify immediate health concerns
Stabilize a horse until a vet arrives
Gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios
Included with Registration:
Course manual, Equine first aid kit, Certification (valid for 3 years)
Snacks & refreshments
RSVP by Thursday, May 1st, 2025! Secure your spot by booking and paying through the Sign Up buttons below.
Facebook Event Page Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/195XqSpaoR/
I Can Help Horse First Aid (ages 6-9yrs olds)
Date: Sunday May 4th, 2025 12PM - 3PM
I Can Help – Horse First Aid for Kids is Back at Swiftwind!
Calling all young horse lovers! The I Can Help Horse First Aid Course is returning to Swiftwind Equine Center, offering an engaging, hands-on experience for kids ages 6-9. Led by our amazing Equine First Aid Instructor, N-J Ainslie, this certification course teaches essential first aid skills, including:
Wound care & bandaging
Taking vitals
First aid care until the vet arrives
And much more!
Fee:
$65 per non-member child
$45 per Swiftwind member child
Includes: Course book, supplies, an equine first aid kit, and more!
RSVP by Thursday, May 1st, 2025. Snacks & refreshments provided
Register Now through the Sign Up buttons below.
Facebook event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/18Wq7yKNPG/
Lindsay Grice 2-Day Clinic
Date: Saturday May 31 - Sunday June 1, 2025 9AM - 4PM
This is your chance to learn from the renowned equestrian coach and judge, Lindsay Grice, in a hands-on, tailored clinic! Whether you're working on your skills in Western, English, or Working Equitation, Lindsay’s expertise will help you take your riding to the next level.
What’s Included?
-Two 1-hour horse sessions of a discipline of your choice
-A theory session packed with tips and insights
-Option to purchase additional horse sessions
-Option to purchase a scored ride
Disciplines Offered:
-Western: Ranch Trail, Horsemanship, Showmanship, Western Dressage
-English: Dressage, Equitation Patterns, Over Fences
-Working Equitation: Ease of Handling (Obstacles), Dressage Tests
Lunch Options: Bring your lunch or purchase meals from the canteen!
Stabling: Limited stabling is available—details in the registration form.
Fees:
- $140 (+hst): Includes 2 horse sessions + 1 theory session
- Additional Horse Session: $60 (+hst)
- Scored Ride: $20 (+hst)
Sign Up Deadline is Friday May 16th, 2025. Spaces are limited.
Come join us for an unforgettable weekend of learning, growth, and fun. Whether you’re prepping for show season or looking to enhance your horsemanship, this clinic is perfect for riders of all levels.