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JohnMel Stables Inc.

Puslinch equestrian facility offering riding lessons, horsemanship, classical dressage, training, boarding, and EAGALA equine-assisted therapy

JohnMel Stables Inc
01 — About

The brief.

JohnMel Stables, owned by Melanie Michaels Ryan and John A. Ryan, operates at 4087 Watson Road South in Puslinch, Ontario, with indoor and outdoor arenas. Rather than teaching a single style, the barn customizes private and group instruction, and recommends new or returning riders complete its horsemanship program before riding lessons. Melanie also leads a classical dressage program built around a respectful horse-and-rider relationship, working with horses ranging from a young quarter horse to an Andalusian gelding. The facility is EAGALA certified and offers equine-assisted therapy alongside horse training, sales, breeding, boarding and part-boarding, corporate events, and family programs. The riding-lesson program is currently full, with a waitlist available.

02 — Programs

6. ways in.

  1. 01

    Riding Lessons

    For: Beginners and returning riders

    Private and group lessons customized to the individual rider rather than a single discipline, taught in indoor and outdoor arenas on horses selected for safety and patience. Program is currently full with a waitlist.

    $100 + HST per session; group 4-lesson package $300 + HST; private 4-lesson package $375 + HST

  2. 02

    Horsemanship Program

    For: New riders and those returning after a break

    Groundwork-focused program the barn recommends riders complete before starting riding lessons, building foundational horse-handling skills for all levels.

  3. 03

    Classical Dressage

    For: Riders developing horse-and-rider communication

    Classical training led by Melanie that emphasizes a mutually respectful relationship between horse and rider, avoiding force and accounting for each horse's condition and behavior. Suited to varied breeds and ages.

  4. 04

    Equine Assisted Therapy (EAGALA)

    For: Therapeutic clients

    Equine-assisted growth and learning delivered by EAGALA-certified professionals, using interaction with horses to support therapeutic goals.

  5. 05

    Boarding / Part Boarding

    For: Horse owners

    Full and partial board for horse owners at the Puslinch facility with indoor and outdoor arena access.

  6. 06

    Training

    For: Horse owners

    Horse training services for owners and trainers, alongside the barn's sales and breeding programs.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Riding lessons are $100 + HST per session, with 4-lesson group packages at $300 + HST and private packages at $375 + HSTSource ↗
  2. 02The facility is EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) certifiedSource ↗
  3. 03Located at 4087 Watson Road South, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0Source ↗
  4. 04Owned by Melanie Michaels Ryan and John A. RyanSource ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
5.0
scale 0–11
Humidity
26%
relative
Wind
13 km/h
West
Temp
+27°
H 27° · L 12°
Sun
05:41 / 20:55
15h 14m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

27° with 13 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

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touch.

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Phone (Phone)
519-829-6113
Address
4087 Watson Road South, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0
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AER’s guide to JohnMel Stables Inc · Compiled from johnmelstables.comLast verified 2026-06-02