50/50 Raffle
50/50 Raffle
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Supporting a great cause and making a difference in our community.
Tickets are just $5 each or 3 for $10
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Drawing Date: Tuesday, December 31st (Virtually)
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Building Better Lives Through Horses
Canada’s only urban non-profit riding school since 1936
In the Heart of Halifax
Who We Are
Since 1936, Lancers has made horses and riding accessible to children in Halifax. As Canada's only urban non-profit riding school and equine therapy centre, our mission is to build better lives through horses. Lancers owns and cares for all 29 of the Horses of Halifax who have, for over eight decades, become integral to the athletic, cultural, and historic fabric of Halifax.
Our Mission and Purpose
To continue to build better lives through horses for individuals with varying abilities and ages in the heart of Halifax.
Through horses, for horses, with gratitude
What We Do
Our therapeutic, junior, and adult riding programs serves a diverse community of nearly 200 riders aged 8-75+ with varying abilities.
Our riding programs help riders develop confidence, responsibility, community-mindedness, and sustain their physical and mental health. In addition to our Therapeutic Riding Program, which has been operating since the 1960s, we offer Equine Supported Wellness programs and Equine Assisted Learning programs. Our programs support the physical and mental health needs of Nova Scotians.
We invite you to visit the Horses of Halifax while outside and enjoy a respite from urban life and experience the healing powers of horses.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Halifax Lancers staff, members, volunteers, program participants, and community are treated equitably, and members of diverse groups are included, recognized, welcomed, and valued.
Halifax Lancers is committed to being an organization that values and promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. It is important that our staff, members, volunteers, program participants, and community are valued and respected regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or physical ability.
The Musical Ride
The Musical Ride was the genesis of Halifax Lancers. The Musical Ride was started by Mr. M.B. Dick Zwicker in 1936 as Canada’s first youth equestrian “drill team” performing precise choreographed shapes and figures to music. From both the 16 horses and junior riders, the Musical Ride requires great technical skill and ability but also patience, character, dedication, and determination. The Musical Ride scarlet uniforms are a defining feature and are unique to the Lancers.
The Musical Ride is a wonderful showcase of the horse’s adaptability and skill, as it is only one of the many roles they play at Lancers. The Musical ride is put together each year with the help of many dedicated volunteers. Come enjoy the pageantry, sportsmanship, and art of the Musical Ride!
Our Programs
Junior Riding Lessons
For experienced riders aged 8 to 18
Equine Supported Wellness
Email office@halifaxlancers.com for information!
Therapeutic Riding
Adult Riding Lessons
For experienced riders over 18
Calling all Alumni
We are proud to have a strong alumni community of individuals who rode at Lancers as either children or adults. Our alumni community extends back over our eighty+ year history and is characterised by the ethos “once a Lancer, always a Lancer”. Whether you rode at Lancers for two years or 20 years, we welcome former Lancers to contact us and become part of our Lancer Alumni Community.
