Learn about the Equestrian Canada Rider Level program and the skills required to achieve certification for each Rider level. With the help of QMS coaches, students will conduct a self-assessment to determine the skills and knowledge they need to gain to successfully test for their next Rider level. Note: This workshop is required for QMS … Continued

Whether you are looking to improve your results in the show ring or learn what the judge is looking for before your first horse show, this evening workshop will be full of relevant and insightful tips for riders of all levels. Kristen Johnston is an Equestrian Canada rated Equitation and Hunter Judge, as well as … Continued

While the riders are doing their warm-up rounds for the QMS Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, Kristen Johnston will spend some time giving them skills to work on from the Judges perspective to enhance their performance over the weekend QMS Hunter/Jumper Show. Kristen has trained and competed hunters and jumpers successfully for over 25 years. Kristen is … Continued

Our QMS Schooling Show is a great way to begin your horse show career, or practice for the bigger shows, in a safe and fun environment. As long as you can walk and trot in a group, there will be classes for you. If you are not feeling ready to show yet, bring your friends … Continued

Dr. Kaitlin McDonald is an equine veterinarian with a special interest in sports medicine and equine chiropractice. During this evening workshop participants will become familiar with common injuries horses sustain and how each injury may impact performance over the short and long term. Price: $35 Register: sleroux@qms.bc.ca

Bill Ulmer is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected and diverse professionals, who has had an extremely successful career in both the eventing and hunter/jumper industries. He holds two Masters degrees in Education and worked as a teacher and school principal for many years. Prior to his extensive wins as both coach and rider … Continued

Using a suitable QMS school horse, get hands on experience practicing the skills you need to successfully test for your next Rider Level. Whether it be practical experience lunging or wrapping a horse, or in-depth equine knowledge for written testing, a QMS coach will provide individual guidance to help you prepare for EC Rider Level … Continued

At QMS we believe high performance is a way of life and support our athletes in building a strong, well- rounded foundation to help them achieve their goals and experience success. During this workshop, riders will learn about sport psychology and what it takes to perform at their best, both in and out of the … Continued

Complete your Rider Level Certification by writing the theory test and getting evaluated on the practical and/or riding portions using a suitable QMS school horse. Practice tests and guidance from a QMS coach will be available to clinic participants in advance upon request. Price $100 Register: sleroux@qms.bc.ca

This clinic is mandatory if you wish to attend any clinics or off campus horseshows during the 2023-2024 QMS school year and is open to all students. Riders will be introduced to preparing themselves and their horses for clinics and horse shows, both on-campus and off. There will be basic show information provided on Day … Continued

Using a suitable QMS school horse, get hands on experience practicing the skills you need to successfully test for your next Rider Level. Whether it be practical experience lunging or wrapping a horse, or in-depth equine knowledge for written testing, a QMS coach will provide individual guidance to help you prepare for EC Rider Level … Continued