Help Halifax Lancers continue its mission to build better lives through horses!

The only urban non-profit riding school in Canada, Lancers was founded in 1936 to make horses and riding accessible to children in Halifax. Our therapeutic, junior, and adult riding programs now serve a diverse community of 200 riders aged 8-75+ with varying abilities. As a non-profit, we own and care for all 29 of the Horses of Halifax. 

We’ve created a new pathway for donations over $20 to be eligible for tax receipts through the National Sport Fund - Lancers Urban Equestrian Access Plan (NUEAP). All NUEAP donations go to purchasing new horses, equipment, and making improvements to our heritage stables to maintain and improve horse welfare. 

For the 2026 NSN, we’re fundraising $15,000 for:   

• Purchasing the next Horses of Halifax 

• Regular vacation in the countryside for the horses ($450 sends one horse to the countryside for two weeks)

• Buying 2 saddles  

Lancers are pledging to ride without stirrups for a month for “No Stirrups November”. Riding without stirrups challenges the rider’s balance, horse control, physical strength, and mental fortitude (it is a tough workout)!  

Support Lancers building better lives through horses and show your love for the “Horses of Halifax.” 

The National Urban Equestrian Access Program. Halifax Lancers is a national and international model for equestrian sport development in urban and rural settings in Canada. Equestrian sport is one of the least accessible amateur sports in Canada, particularly in urban environments. As Canada's only urban non-profit riding school and equine therapy centre, Lancers provides access to individuals who otherwise would be less likely to participate in the sport. 

Proceeds will go towards purchasing new horses and equipment, and for improvements to our heritage stables, particularly focusing on horse welfare 

Eligible donations of $20 or more, via the National Sport Trust Fund will receive a charitable tax receipt. 

Project number 26-0005