Winton Woods Riding Center

Established in 1954, the Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC) in Winton Woods has grown into a regionally renowned lessons facility. The facility boasts approximately 40 horses, three barns, two lit outdoor arenas, an indoor riding hall and a cross country style jump field. The facility is staffed by talented, highly-trained employees, as well as more than 100 hard-working volunteers.

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is a great opportunity for middle and high school students to prepare for collegiate equestrian competitions (IHSA). Since the IEA is structured after the same model as the IHSA program, it gives younger riders a chance to polish their horsemanship and sportsmanship. In IEA there is no need for any rider to own a horse, because competition horses and tack are provided to contestants at each venue. Since the horse is new to the rider, scores are based upon horsemanship and equitation.

The Great Parks Equestrian Team is aimed at Hunt Seat riders in grades 6–12 who have prior riding experience up to walk, trot and group canter on a variety of horses. For more information on the competition season, team try-outs and eligibility, please contact the Winton Woods Riding Center.

Designed for children ages 7–17, summer horse camps cover all aspects of horseback riding, including barn safety, breeds, colors and markings, the anatomy of the horse, grooming, tacking, and riding. All camps are very popular and fill quickly. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until camps fill and/or begin.

Registration begins January 3, 2024 online or by calling 513-931-3057.

Horse Camp Calendar & Descriptions

Horse Camp Release Form

Outside riders and Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC) novice level and above students can compete in their chosen discipline during five schooling shows. Points are accumulated for students toward year-end champions in each division. Horse shows take place rain or shine and will move to the indoor arena if necessary.

2024 Dates:

• April 21
• May 19
• September 15
• October 20

Cost:
$10/class and registration must be at least one week prior to the show.

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Open schooling days are special days when you can bring your own horse to Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC). Use the large indoor riding arena, two outdoor arenas (one of which is set up with stadium jumps) or hilly terrain obstacle course, which can be used for trail class training or just for fun. A cross-country style jump field also gives more advanced riders an opportunity to practice jumps that vary in height from 18" to 2'7".

Dates:
Easter - Sunday, March 31, 2024 | 10 am - 3 pm
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27, 2024 | 10 am - 4 pm
Independence Day - Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 9 am - 2 pm
Labor Day - Monday, September 2, 2024 | 9 am - 2 pm

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Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC) offers year-round lessons for riders ages 7 and up. Our instructors are qualified to teach an extremely wide variety of disciplines, starting with beginner English and Western. Lessons are offered for more accomplished riders pursuing western horsemanship, contesting, jumping and dressage. We also teach our own, very effective, style of natural horsemanship. 

Lessons, whether group, semi-private or private, are sold in session format. Students ride one day per week, at a set day and time, for the length of the session. Registrations are accepted starting one month in advance of the lesson start date. Registration must be completed online.

Winter 2025 Lesson Schedule

Cost (all lessons are sold in sessions)
1 hour group lesson: $38.75

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More information to come.