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Maple Lane Farms.

Year-round English, Western, and horsemanship lessons plus private trail rides on a 100-acre Bracebridge farm in Muskoka

Maple Lane Farms
01 — About

The brief.

Maple Lane Farms is a 100-acre equestrian property at 1120 Fraserburg Road in Bracebridge, Muskoka, owned and run by Allison Roswell since 2015. The farm offers English, Western, and horsemanship riding lessons year-round in an indoor arena, private trail rides through wooded trails and open fields, and youth camps across March Break and from late June through August. The four-person coaching team includes an Equestrian Canada–licensed competition coach (Susan Battista), a head trainer working in natural horsemanship, and instructors covering beginner through jumping, vaulting, and western gaming. Facilities include a windowed indoor arena with schooling jumps, a fenced outdoor jumper ring with premium footing, a 25-stall barn, and a 60 ft round pen.

02 — Programs

7. ways in.

  1. 01

    Summer Camp

    For: Ages 6+, all riding levels (with two Intermediate/Advanced weeks)When: Seven weeks Monday–Friday, June 29 – August 21, 2026

    Each camp day pairs a ground lesson with a mounted riding lesson and a snack break between, giving campers two horse opportunities daily. Weeks alternate between Open Levels and Intermediate/Advanced focus, and campers are capped at three weeks over the summer. Registration runs through a dedicated Google Form on the camps page.

    Half Day (9am–1pm): $475 +HST; Full Day (9am–4pm): $650 +HST

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    March Break Camp

    For: Ages 6+, all riding levelsWhen: Monday March 16 – Friday March 20, 2026

    A five-day half-day camp (9am–1pm) following the same two-horse structure as summer — a ground lesson and a mounted riding lesson each day with a snack break between. Same Bracebridge facility, same coaching team. Registration runs through a dedicated Google Form.

    $475 +HST

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  3. 03

    PA Day Camps

    For: All riding levels (school-age, scheduled around Ontario PA days)When: Selected 2026 PA days (Jan 30, Feb 27, June 26 published)

    Single-day camps that rotate by discipline — English Riding, Western Riding, or Trail Riding (weather dependent). Day covers barn safety, brushing, leading, basic horsemanship, and basic barn management. Registration runs through a Google Form.

    Half Day (9am–1pm) $95 +HST; Full Day (9am–4pm) $130 +HST

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    Trail Rides

    For: Riders 12+, weight maximum 250 lbsWhen: Seasonal; trails open for the 2026 season

    Private guided trail rides of about 1.5+ hours through 100 acres of wooded trails and open field, with a fence-separated cattle herd along the route and Muskoka views. Each ride starts with a horse introduction, tack instruction, and a mounted beginner lesson before heading out. English or Western tack. Bookings by request form; gift certificates available.

    Party of 2: $265 +HST; additional riders $110 each (group size 2–5)

  5. 05

    Riding Lessons

    For: All skill levels and agesWhen: Year-round (indoor arena)

    English, Western, and horsemanship instruction. Beginners cover grooming, tacking, horse handling, barn safety, and basic flatwork; intermediate and advanced riders work on jumping, show preparation, western gaming, vaulting, and bareback. Group, semi-private, 30-minute private, and one-hour private formats, billed monthly pre-paid or pay-as-you-go. All bookings by email; 48-hour cancellation policy.

    1hr Group from $55 +HST (monthly pre-paid) to $60 +HST (drop-in); 1hr Private from $90 +HST (monthly) to $95 +HST (drop-in); semi-private and 30-min private tiers also published

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    Clinics & Schooling Shows

    The 2026 clinic calendar covers a Chrissy Jackson four-Saturday lesson series (Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 14, Apr 18), Julie Fretter Ranch Riding (Mar 29), Pam Esteves Working Equitation "Dressage for the Fearless" (Apr 26), Michelle Wilson Vaulting (May 10, ages 8+), a Mixed Discipline Schooling Show (June 7, lead line through 2'3" Hunter/Jumper), and a Cattle Sorting Clinic (Oct 25, ages 10+). Pricing by inquiry.

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    Leasing & Part Boarding

    For: Intermediate to advanced riders (under-16 riders need parental supervision during free rides)When: Year-round

    Standard tier includes one group or 30-minute private lesson per week plus one free ride, locker access, and priority horse selection for shows and clinics. Premium adds a second free ride per week. Minimum two-month commitment with 30 days notice to cancel. Free-ride jumping over 2 ft and ride plans require owner Allison Roswell's pre-approval.

    Standard Part Board $400 +HST/month; Premium Part Board $550 +HST/month; Full Lease by inquiry

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Equestrian Canada Licensed Coach on staff (Susan Battista — certified competition coach with Equestrian Canada)Source ↗
  2. 02100-acre farm at 1120 Fraserburg Road, Bracebridge, with wooded trails, open fields, and a resident cattle herdSource ↗
  3. 03Owner/coach Allison Roswell has been at the property 25+ years and has owned the farm since 2015Source ↗
  4. 04Indoor arena with full set of schooling jumps; large fenced outdoor jumper ring with premium footingSource ↗
  5. 0525 rubber-matted box stalls in the main barn with direct arena and tack-room access; 9 outdoor crossties and a 60 ft round penSource ↗
  6. 06Four-person coaching team covering beginner through advanced disciplines, with EC-licensed instruction, natural-horsemanship training, and adaptive/senior programsSource ↗
  7. 07Boarding philosophy is outdoor-first: Standard Outdoor Board $515+HST, Maintenance Outdoor Board $615+HST, Full Service Indoor Board $850+HST; arena rental $45/hr per horseSource ↗
  8. 08Part-board tiers $400/$550+HST per month (Standard/Premium) with 2-month minimum commitment; Full Lease by inquirySource ↗
04 — Visit

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Address
1120 Fraserburg Road, Bracebridge, ON
AER’s guide to Maple Lane Farms · Compiled from maplelanemuskoka.caLast verified 2026-05-28