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Dronfield Equestrian is owned and operated by Madison Dronfield, an EC Certified Riding Instructor.

Dronfield Equestrian is owned by Madison Dronfield, an EC Certified Instructor with years of riding and coaching experience. Madison has worked with and developed numerous riders across the Hunter, Jumper and Dressage divisions. Dronfield Equestrian offers a positive learning environment where our coaching style focuses on confidence and correctness - we strive for our students to enjoy the sport (whether they wish to compete or not) while being able to successfully attain goals and develop their skills with safety in mind.

10/30/2026

Ok class, what leg starts the canter?
How many beats is the canter? Can you see in this video each “beat”? 🐎

10/29/2026

“Start training horses and then you’ll learn to ride”!!!! Love this! ❤️

As someone who has developed their skills because I have brought SO many horses along at this point already in my career, I can’t stress it enough: it doesn’t matter how high you’ve jumped/level you shown - if you’ve trained/developed horses, that’s a whole other level of skill!

10/26/2026

🍂🐴 PA DAY CAMP AT DRONFIELD EQUESTRIAN! 🐴🍂

Looking for something fun, educational, and a little different for your child’s PA Day? Join us at Dronfield Equestrian on Friday, November 20th, from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM!

Our PA Day Camp is a relaxed, interactive day filled with horses, hands-on learning, riding, games, and farm fun! Whether your child is brand-new to horses or already part of our riding school, we have a spot for them. 💚

🐴 PONY PALS | $90 + HST
For non-students and beginner equestrians!

New to horses? No problem! Pony Pals will enjoy:
✨ 1 Riding Lesson
✨ 1 Practical Lesson
✨ 1 Stable Management Lesson

That's over $150 in value for just $90!

🐎 HORSE HELPERS | $65 + HST
For current Dronfield Equestrian students under 13!

Our Horse Helpers get to spend their PA Day at the barn, build their horse care skills, and take on a leadership role by helping our Pony Pals throughout the day!

✨ 1 Riding Lesson
✨ Hands-on horse care and practical experience
✨ An opportunity to practice their skills and be a role model for newer riders

🍎 Both groups will enjoy snack and lunch breaks, plus games and activities throughout the day! Please pack peanut-free snacks and a peanut-free lunch.

This is a more laid-back day than our summer camp program, but just as full of opportunities to learn, connect with horses, and make memories! ❤️

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Dronfield Equestrian

⚠️ ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! Registration and payment must be completed by November 6th to secure your child's spot.

📩 Send us a message to register or ask questions!

We can't wait to spend the day with you at the barn! 🐴💚

10/15/2026

A little reminder for your next ride 🤍

It’s okay to have bad rides. It’s okay to feel frustrated, to struggle with something that usually feels easy, or to leave the barn feeling like you didn’t accomplish what you wanted.

Because progress isn’t just made on the good days. Sometimes, the rides that challenge us the most are the ones teaching us the most.

You’re not failing. You’re learning how to overcome. And that’s what’s going to help you reach your goals in the long run. 🐴

Give yourself (and your horse) some grace. Keep showing up. You got this. ❤️

10/01/2026

Congratulations to a lovely day for Natasha and Dante’s Inferno! They came home with 2 3rds on Sunday at CADORA’s September show 🐴
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They’re having a great dressage debut year, it was nice seeing their improvement from June! Well done 👏
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Thank you to Windsor-Essex Equestrian Centre & Windsor Essex CADORA for hosting these shows! Great venue!
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09/24/2026

🐴✨ BRAND NEW TO HORSES? THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! ✨🐴

Have you always wanted to learn how to ride, but don’t know where to start?

Join us for our NEW 3-Part Adult Beginner Horse & Riding Series at Dronfield Equestrian! 🤍

Designed specifically for adults with little to NO previous horse experience, this small-group series is the perfect introduction to horses, riding, and the fundamentals of good horsemanship.

Over three Sunday sessions, you’ll learn how to confidently interact with horses, understand the basics of horse care and equipment, and begin developing your riding skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.

🐴 SESSION 1 — October 18
All About the Horse!
• Learn how to safely approach and interact with horses
• Grooming basics
• Introduction to tack & equipment
• Basic handling skills
• Get comfortable communicating with your horse
• Plenty of time to simply connect with and learn about the horses

🐴 SESSION 2 — November 1
From Grooming to Riding!
• Review grooming & handling
• Learn how to properly tack up
• Introduction to riding
• Begin developing your position, balance & basic aids

🐴 SESSION 3 — November 8
Building Confidence!
• Review and build on your previous skills
• Continue developing your relationship and communication with your horse
• More riding time
• Build confidence in the saddle while continuing to develop your horsemanship skills

📅 Sundays: October 18, November 1, November 8
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM
👥 MAXIMUM 4 PARTICIPANTS
💰 $220 + HST for all 3 sessions when paid prior to Oct ($250 after Oct 1)
🎟️ $360 VALUE!

✨ NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ✨

Whether riding horses has been a lifelong dream, you’ve always been curious about horses, or you simply want to try something completely new — this series is designed to give you a fun, educational and approachable introduction to the horse world.

You’ll leave with more than just riding time — you’ll have a better understanding of horses, their care, equipment, communication and what it takes to become a confident, correct rider. 🤍

Spaces are VERY limited to just 4 participants!

📩 Message us to reserve your spot!

09/21/2026

A VERY wet, but very successful, day for the Dronfield Equestrian Show Team! 🏆🌧️

Despite the rain, our riders showed up with great sportsmanship, horsemanship, and determination — and showcased all of the hard work they’ve been putting in at home. 🤍

We are SO proud of this team and all they accomplished today!

🏆 Isabella & Dante
Isabella put together an incredible day with two 1st place finishes & a 2nd in the Poles division — earning them Champion of the division! 🎉

🏆Brenna & Dante
Brenna & Dante earned a 2nd, 3rd, and 5th in the 18” division, finishing the day as Reserve Champions! 👏 So proud of the continued growth and confidence this pair is showing!

🏆 Quinne & Piper
Quinne and Piper came home with two 1sts and a 2nd, making them Champions of their division! 🌟

One of the things I am especially proud of as a coach…
EVERY SINGLE ONE of our riders placed in the top TWO in their Equitation classes! ✨

That means the hard work on position, balance, effectiveness, and correct basics is showing in the ring. 🤍

🦄 Quinne & Finn
They stepped up to the 2’ Jumper division and earned two 2nds and a 5th, finishing the day as Reserve Champions! 🎉

What makes me most proud isn’t just the ribbons: it’s watching these riders support one another, care for their horses, work through challenging conditions, and continue to learn & grow every time they step into the ring.

BIG thank you to the people who helped make today possible:

🏇 Cidermill — thank you for hosting such a fantastic show and creating such a welcoming environment, even with the rain!

🚚 Steve (my dad) — thank you for trailering horses all over the place this weekend, setting up our tent, keeping me fed & being an awesome teammate supporting our riders. I couldn’t do these weekends without you!

🤍 Ashlyn — thank you for being so amazing and helping us ship so we could make it all happen in one trip & for hanging out with the team, pitching in, and being so supportive all day.

Thank you to all of the other coaches, and teams who made today such a supportive, welcoming, and encouraging environment!

09/18/2026

We have 3 horses available for quarter/part board! 🐴

Quarter board = 1 practice ride + 1 lesson a week
Part Board = 2 practice rides + 1 lesson a week

🖤ZEPPELIN
16.1h, chestnut thoroughbred gelding
Green W/T but very willing, smart, and quiet.
Working on developing overall fitness and bringing along correctly. A school-horse hopeful! PUPPY DOG personality
Available for 1/4 board
Minimum Rider Level 3 partner

💙KLEA
16.3 Warmblood mare
Super safe, quiet, schoolhorse type looking for an easy going partner. Actively going W/T and well schooled in lower level dressage. But is getting back in shape after an injury. Super quiet and easy W/T, when conditioned back to canter, requires an intermediate rider. She’s awesome but has that lovely, massive warmblood canter stride

Available for 1/4 Board to an adult looking for connection and enjoyment/fun

💜SOPHIE
16h, Hanoverian mare
Dressage horse type. Soft, sensitive to the aids, well schooled mare coming back into work after some time as a broodmare.
Requires a confident, intermediate rider who is interested in dressage, possibly low level jumping when she is fit enough.
She is sensible, sweet, comes with buttons and is so soft and sensitive to the aids. Truly wonderful with lots of potential, just needs to get back into shape!
Showing opportunities next year a possibility!

Available for Part-Board! She’s looking for a special partner

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Dronfield Equestrian is located in Essex, Ontario

Lessons are with a Certified & Licensed Competition Coach

Supportive, quiet barn environment with an emphasis on correct fundamentals and basics for correct rider & horse development

Community focused barn

Tack & Equipment Provided

Indoor arena

Heated tack room

Address

Maidstone, ON

Website

http://dronfieldequestrian.com/

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