Welcome to Strathcona Acres!
We are a small lesson and training facility in Courtenay on beautiful Vancouver Island.
The property has been a part of the Ware family for 3 generations, purchased by Jack Ware with his paper route money in the 1930's. Talk about a good investment! 63 Acres with Dove creek winding along the property line just 2 minutes from the Island Hwy. This picturesque property Features a 100' x 200' outdoor arena with led lights, 55' x 55' round pen, acres of hay fields as well as fantastic fitness trails.
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The facility is run by Ryan and Colleen Ware. Ryan, like the rest of his family is very much so a jack of all trades and a welder/ fabricator by profession. You will see lots of his work around the farm. Colleen is the Coach/ Trainer. who's Certifications Include; EC Competition Coach, EC IOB, CanTRa AI, Rider Level Evaluator 1-8, Rookie rider, Explorations EFW as well as working on her jumper judge.
To Learn more go to the About us page
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Services
We are proud to offer several services to our clients including
-School horse lessons
-Traveling coaching
-Training
- Rider level testing
- Clinics
- Camps
- Sales
For more information visit our Services page
Horse Sales
We take great pride in the horses we offer for sale. Our number 1 priority is to create the perfect match in horse and rider. Check out our Sales page for our current list of horses.