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West Meadow Stables.

Western riding lessons and ages 6–12 summer horse camps on a working farm at 6820 Cook Road, London, Ontario

01 — About

The brief.

West Meadow Stables is a western-discipline lesson barn on a working farm at 6820 Cook Road in London, Ontario, offering year-round riding instruction for ages youth through senior and beginner through advanced. The stable's summer flagship is the Ultimate Horse Camp, a 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM day camp for ages 6–12 that runs five week-long sessions from late June through August. Beyond lessons and camp, West Meadow runs synchronized drill-riding "Precision Teams" at intermediate and advanced levels, and offers boarding to active lesson students. A volunteer program covers animal care, rider support, camp assistance, and event work, with high school volunteer hours available for participants.

02 — Programs

4. ways in.

  1. 01

    Ultimate Horse Camp

    For: Children ages 6–12 (the July 20–24 session is for experienced riders who can lope independently)When: Five sessions in summer 2026 — June 29–30 + July 2–3 (no camp July 1); July 6–10; July 20–24 (experienced riders only); August 10–14; August 17–21. Daily 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

    A day camp built around one riding lesson per day plus grooming, tacking, and horsemanship instruction, rounded out with outdoor nature exploration, crafts, and farm games. One of the five 2026 sessions (July 20–24) is reserved for riders who can already lope independently; the other four are open to all ability levels within the 6–12 age range.

    $480.25 per week ($425 plus HST); non-refundable $240 deposit reserves a spot, with payment due within two weeks of registration.

  2. 02

    Riding Lessons

    Year-round western riding instruction at the 6820 Cook Road farm for riders youth through senior and beginner through advanced. Rates and scheduling are handled by inquiry. Contact for details.

    Contact for details

  3. 03

    West Meadow's Elite Precision

    Synchronized drill-riding teams at two levels — an Intermediate Team learning foundational drill patterns with a focus on timing, control, and teamwork, and an Advanced Team performing complex, high-speed formations with tight synchronization. Both tiers require a riding base plus commitment to team practice. Contact for details.

    Contact for details

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    Horse Boarding

    Boarding at the West Meadow Stables farm, open only to active lesson students at the stable. Contact for details.

    Contact for details

Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
4.0
scale 0–11
Humidity
31%
relative
Wind
27 km/h
Northwest
Temp
+24°
H 25° · L 9°
Sun
05:48 / 20:57
15h 9m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

24° with 27 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

AER’s guide to West Meadow Stables · Compiled from westmeadowstables.wordpress.comLast verified 2026-05-29