Halifax Lancers

Halifax Lancers Canada's only urban non-profit riding school and equine therapy centre since 1936.

Our mission is to continue to build better lives through horses for individuals with varying abilities and ages in the heart of Halifax. The only urban non-profit riding school in Canada, Lancers was founded in 1936 to make horses and riding accessible to children living in the city of Halifax. Our therapeutic and junior and adult programs now serve a diverse community of nearly 200 riders of vary

ing abilities ranging in age from 8-70. Our programs help riders develop confidence, responsibility, community-mindedness, and sustain their physical and mental health. Lancers thrives by fostering an environment of teamwork and inclusivity amongst all our riders. As a non-profit in downtown Halifax led by a Board of parents and riders, the horses are owned by the organization. Built on the classic principles of responsible horse care, we’re proud to share with you the “Horses of Halifax.

📣CAPTION CONTEST 📣We are blown-away by this picture of Peanuts and all his ribbons. Leave your best caption idea in the ...
06/23/2026

📣CAPTION CONTEST 📣

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⚽️We had an absolute BLAST at our first ever Horse Soccer game this past Sunday!!  ⚽️It was a close game but Team Mares ...
06/22/2026

⚽️We had an absolute BLAST at our first ever Horse Soccer game this past Sunday!! ⚽️

It was a close game but Team Mares won it 2-1!!
We were so excited to have Jawslyn from cheering on our teams from the stands!

The fun continues all summer long with our Summer Open House on July 1st, public workshops, tours, and bucket list rides (65+) throughout July. Keep your eyes on our social this week for more details!

Our horse soccer event was made possible in part by the Government of Canada.

Nous nous sommes absolument ÉCLATÉS lors de notre tout premier match de soccer à cheval dimanche dernier !!
Ce fut un match serré, mais l’équipe des juments l’a emporté 2 à 1 !!
Nous étions ravis d’avoir Jawslyn de dans les gradins pour encourager nos équipes !
Le plaisir se poursuit tout l’été avec notre journée portes ouvertes estivale le 1er juillet, des ateliers ouverts au public, des visites guidées et des promenades à cheval à réaliser au moins une fois dans sa vie (65+) tout au long du mois de juillet. Gardez l’œil sur nos réseaux sociaux cette semaine pour plus de détails !
Notre événement de soccer à cheval a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

🧡 Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡At Halifax Lancers, we honour and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, a...
06/21/2026

🧡 Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡

At Halifax Lancers, we honour and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.
Halifax Lancers’ programming takes place in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people, in the district of Kjipuktuk (Chee-book-took) — “The Great Harbour.” The territory is covered by the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, which Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy People first signed with the British crown in 1725.

We are deeply grateful to live and work with horses— Te’sipowk (Dee-si-bowk) – on this land — powerful and gentle teachers who remind us of the Mi’kmaw values of respect, balance, and connection to all living things.

Reconciliation is ongoing, and Halifax Lancers is committed to making this acknowledgment meaningful through learning and collaboration with Mi’kmaw partners and community members. We invite our community to learn about Mi’kma’ki, honour the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, and walk together in a spirit of respect and reconciliation.

Join us today as we celebrate these values of respect, balance, and connection to all living things through sport! We are excited to be hosting both the Midsummer Horse Show and Horse Soccer. The fun starts at 9am and goes all day with Horse Soccer to start at 4pm!

We are all Treaty people. Learn more about Treaty Education in Nova Scotia: https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r03/___https://novascotia.ca/treaty-education/

This event was made possible in partnership with the Government of Canada


🧡 Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones 🧡🧡 Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones 🧡
Aux Lancers d'Halifax, nous honorons et célébrons la richesse des cultures, des traditions et des contributions des peuples des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis à travers l'Île de la Tortue.
La programmation des Lancers d'Halifax se déroule en Mi'kma'ki, le territoire ancestral et non cédé du peuple Mi'kmaq, dans le district de Kjipuktuk (Tchi-book-touk) — « Le Grand Havre ». Ce territoire est couvert par le Traité de paix et d'amitié, que les peuples Mi'kmaq, Malécites et Passamaquoddy ont signé pour la première fois avec la Couronne britannique en 1725.
Nous sommes profondément reconnaissants de vivre et de travailler avec les chevaux — Te'sipowk (Dé-si-bouk) — sur cette terre : des enseignants puissants et doux qui nous rappellent les valeurs mi'kmaw de respect, d'équilibre et de connexion à tous les êtres vivants.
La réconciliation est un processus continu, et les Lancers d'Halifax s'engagent à donner un sens concret à cette reconnaissance par l'apprentissage et la collaboration avec les partenaires et membres de la communauté mi'kmaw. Nous invitons notre communauté à en apprendre davantage sur la Mi'kma'ki, à honorer les Traités de paix et d'amitié, et à cheminer ensemble dans un esprit de respect et de réconciliation.
Joignez-vous à nous aujourd'hui pour célébrer ces valeurs de respect, d'équilibre et de connexion à tous les êtres vivants à travers le sport ! Nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir à la fois le Salon équestre de mi-été et le Soccer équestre. Les festivités débutent à 9h et se poursuivent toute la journée, avec le Soccer équestre à partir de 16h !
Nous sommes tous des peuples des traités. Pour en savoir plus sur l'éducation aux traités en Nouvelle-Écosse : https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r03/___https://novascotia.ca/treaty-education/
Cet événement a été rendu possible grâce au partenariat avec le gouvernement du Canada.

🎉 Summer Open House — July 1st 🎉🐎 Come celebrate 90 years of Lancers at our Summer Open House! Join us at Halifax Lancer...
06/20/2026

🎉 Summer Open House — July 1st 🎉

🐎 Come celebrate 90 years of Lancers at our Summer Open House! Join us at Halifax Lancers on July 1st from 2pm - 4pm for a day full of horses and community fun.

This year’s Musical Ride performance is especially meaningful— we’ve been honoured to work in relationship with Mi’kmaq partners to deepen the Ride’s traditions. Alongside drumming and dancing, you’ll see horse and rider patterns inspired by Mi’kmaw teachings and symbolism, thoughtfully explored by our Lancer youth as part of an ongoing journey of listening, learning, and connection
🥁 Drumming & dance
🐴 The Musical Ride
🏠 Barn tours after the show
🐴 Pony rides by donation.
Bring the whole family and come spend the day with us. We can't wait to see you there! 🧡
This event was made possible in partnership with the Government of Canada.

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🎉 Portes ouvertes estivales — 1er juillet 🎉

🐎 Venez célébrer les 90 ans des Lancers lors de notre journée portes ouvertes d'été ! Rejoignez-nous aux Halifax Lancers le 1er juillet de 14 h à 16 h pour une journée remplie de chevaux et de plaisir communautaire.

La performance du Carrousel musical de cette année est particulièrement significative— nous avons eu l'honneur de collaborer avec des partenaires mi'kmaq pour approfondir les traditions du Carrousel. En plus de la musique des tambours et de la danse, vous découvrirez des figures équestres inspirées des enseignements et des symboles mi'kmaw, explorées avec soin par nos jeunes Lancers dans le cadre d'un parcours continu d'écoute, d'apprentissage et de connexion.
🥁 Percussions & danse
🐴 Le Carrousel équestre
🏠 Visites des écuries après le spectacle
🐴 Promenades en poney aux dons.
Venez en famille passer la journée avec nous. Nous avons hâte de vous voir ! 🧡
Cet événement a été rendu possible grâce au partenariat avec le gouvernement du Canada.

🐴⚽ Join us on Sunday, June 21st for the Midsummer Horse Show, where riders of all ages take to the ring for a morning of...
06/16/2026

🐴⚽ Join us on Sunday, June 21st for the Midsummer Horse Show, where riders of all ages take to the ring for a morning of exciting equine competition. Then stick around because the fun doesn't stop — we're kicking-off our jam-packed summer event schedule with a horse soccer match, and special guest Jawslyn the Halifax Tides FC mascot will be cheering from the stands! Wear your favourite team colours, Lancer red, or best soccer fit, and come celebrate with us!

A full day of horses, sport, and celebration — don't miss it. 🎉

This event was made possible in partnership with the Government of Canada. 🇨🇦

See you Sunday!

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🐴⚽ Joignez-vous à nous le dimanche 21 juin pour le spectacle équestre Midsummer Horse Show, où des cavaliers de tous âges entreront dans le manège pour une matinée de compétition équestre passionnante. Restez ensuite avec nous, car la fête ne s'arrête pas là — nous lançons notre programmation estivale bien remplie avec un match de soccer-chevaux, et la mascotte invitée Jawslyn du Halifax Tides FC viendra vous encourager depuis les gradins! Portez vos couleurs d'équipe préférées, le rouge des Lancers, ou votre plus beau look soccer, et venez célébrer avec nous!

Une journée complète de chevaux, de sport et de célébration — à ne pas manquer.🎉

Cet événement a été rendu possible grâce à un partenariat avec le gouvernement du Canada.🇨🇦

À dimanche!

Regular saddle fitting is just one of the many ways we help ensure the Horses of Halifax feel their very best! 🐴 🐎🐴An ad...
06/12/2026

Regular saddle fitting is just one of the many ways we help ensure the Horses of Halifax feel their very best! 🐴 🐎🐴

An added bonus? When your saddle fitter is also an REMT and is passionate about sharing their knowledge through educational workshops.

A huge thank you to Eastern Equine Dynamics for helping us provide the best possible care for these very special horses. 💙

06/09/2026

What a week we had at the Coveside Spring Festival! 🌟

Last week, Lancers took 10 horses, 12 riders, and an incredible support team to Chester to compete at the beautiful Coveside Spring Festival.

Everyone showed up for their horses, themselves, and each other, and all the hard work they’ve put in over the winter truly paid off. From the first ride to the final round, our riders and horses delivered some fantastic performances and achieved some great results.

It’s such a treat seeing our lesson horses shine. These amazing horses wear many hats throughout the year, and it’s always inspiring to watch them step into the competition ring and perform so well.

Congratulations to all our riders, horses, grooms and supporters. We’re so proud of everything you accomplished! 🐴💙👏

Thank you for an awesome week!

🐴✨ What an incredible honour to witness not one, but two Lancer horse-and-rider partnerships complete a Century Ride dre...
06/08/2026

🐴✨ What an incredible honour to witness not one, but two Lancer horse-and-rider partnerships complete a Century Ride dressage test in front of an accredited judge and earn their place in the prestigious Century Club!

To qualify, the combined age of the horse and rider must total 100 years or more. A remarkable celebration of partnership, dedication, and longevity.

Congratulations to:
🎉 Bud (28) & Pat (76) — Combined age: 104
🎉 Candy (25) & Terry (76) — Combined age: 101

What an outstanding achievement and a wonderful testament to the power of horses. We are so proud to celebrate this special milestone with you both! 🏅❤️

🐴 AGE IS JUST A NUMBER 🐴Join us on Sunday June 7th, as Halifax Lancers celebrates lifelong riders, incredible horses, an...
06/06/2026

🐴 AGE IS JUST A NUMBER 🐴

Join us on Sunday June 7th, as Halifax Lancers celebrates lifelong riders, incredible horses, and the power of partnership at our Century Club Ride.

The Century Club recognizes horse-and-rider pairs internationally whose combined ages total 100 years or more. This year, we’re proud to showcase:

✨ A 76-year-old rider with Candy, age 25✨ A 75-year-old rider with Bud, age 28

Bud, who has called Halifax Lancers home for 25 years, will also be celebrated as he retires during our 90th anniversary year.

The Century Club Ride is a reminder that passion has no expiry date, experience matters, and age is truly just a number.

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026🕧 12:30 PM📍 Halifax Lancers Stables, 1690 Bell Road, Halifax🎟 Free admission - everyone is welcome!

Come cheer on these inspiring pairs and celebrate the special bond between horse and rider.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈In June, we celebrate Pride. Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. Horses don’t judge—they...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈
In June, we celebrate Pride. Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. Horses don’t judge—they respond to trust, kindness, and authenticity. This Pride Month, we celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the lessons our horses teach us about openness, inclusion, and acceptance. ❤️💛💚💙💜

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