Pinnacle Equestrian

08/27/2026

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08/25/2026

🌟 LEASE HORSES AVAILABLE | PINNACLE EQUESTRIAN 🌟Looking for your next equine partner? Whether you want to build rock-solid confidence or move up the ranks in the show ring, your perfect match is waiting at Pinnacle Equestrian! We offer top-tier Recreational and Competitive lease slots under the expert guidance of our EC Certified Hunter/Jumper Coach Specialist and our EC Certified Dressage Coach Specialist.
Please note: These are high-quality, privately owned horses. All leases are available exclusively to riders enrolled in our lesson/training program.
📌 IN-BARN LEASES ONLY.

🐴 THE HORSES AVAILABLE NOW
🔰 3 Confidence-Builders (Novice / Junior / Amateur)
• The Match: For riders looking to learn the ropes, overcome arena anxiety, or enjoy a safe, steady, and fun ride, hunter/jumper up to .70m, & 1 dressage horse.
• The Vibe: Patient, forgiving, and safe "teachers" who take care of their riders every single stride.

🚀 4 Step-Up Performers (Intermediate Riders | Jumping .75m+)
• The Match: Athletic, capable partners ready to tackle tracks from 0.75m and up.
• Is this you? Designed for riders with an independent seat, comfortable control at all three gaits, and the skills to effectively guide a more forward-moving, athletic horse through complex jump lines.

💰 LEASE OPTIONS & PRICING
Rates vary depending on the experience, training, and quality of the horse:
• Quarter Lease (2 Days/Week): Starting at $200+/month
• Half Lease (3 Days/Week): Starting at $350+/month

🏰 OUR FANTASTIC FACILITY AMENITIES
Enjoy riding year-round with great infrastructure designed for rider comfort and horse performance:
• 80' x 200' Indoor Arena (Ride comfortably in any weather!)
• 120' x 220' Outdoor Sand Arena
• Full 5/8 Mile Racetrack (Perfect for conditioning and fitness work)
• Large Heated Tack-Up Area equipped with private lockers
• Warm, Welcoming, and Friendly Atmosphere for all riders📍

LOCATION: Located in Ardrossan, AB (Just 10 minutes directly east of Sherwood Park!)

📧 HOW TO APPLY: Ready to find your match? Contact Jennifer Arbuckle at [email protected] to set up a meeting and schedule your trial ride! You can also send a direct message to the Pinnacle Equestrian page.
Spots are limited, so reach out today!

08/19/2026

08/16/2026

Summertime show catch up! So many shows in the last few weeks, experienced and new riders made for some great teamwork!
Mid to end of July we competed at the Jump with Hope for Kids with Cancer hosted by Amberlea Meadows. We had some hot weather followed by a down pour the evening before the last day and for the first time in 25 years the show had to cancel that day. Regardless our crew of riders did great! Congratulations to Mia and Sophie on being the 2’0 Hunter Champion and Reserve Champion at their first A level competition! 🥇 🥈
Moving on with a new crew the following week we competed at the Picco Horse Show hosted by Varenna Equestrian. Lovely venue to get some of our junior and amateurs and young horses out to! Solid rounds and placings, Congratulations to Elodie and Parrish for their .90m Championship 🥇 and .80m Championship 🥇respectively. Weather was hot again but had a decent breeze all week.
Lastly back down to Calgary for one of my favourite competitions- the Paramount Summer Classic. Such a fun atmosphere, awesome rings, and great experiences! Everyone did so well - Nikki, Lori, Parrish and Poker all successfully completed their first Derby in the big Grand Prix ring. Sophie/Kitty had really good rides in their first jumper classes, and Mia / Asiah came home with a Reserve Championship in the 2’3” Long Stirrup Hunters. Everyone placed well all weekend!
So proud of everyone for their hard work and commitment to team Pinnacle this summer!!

08/11/2026

While our crew is busy building courses, excitement for Varenna's Training Days II is building even faster! Being our final event of the year, this is one you absolutely won't want to miss. We are offering divisions from 0.50m all the way up to 1.30m, so there is a perfect height for every horse and rider.

Jump to it and get your entries in TODAY! Click the link below for entry forms and more information. We cannot wait to see you all back in the ring!
👉 https://www.varennaequestrian.com/events-2/training-days/

📆Deadline entry: September 4th, 2026

07/21/2026

Had a great trip down to RMSJ for Midsummer Classic I, July 8-12th. Our small trio of Lori/Souly, Parrish/Misty, and Jenn/Scylla made the trip for a very hot 🥵 week of showing. It was on my bucket list to compete in the St. George’s Derby day and we came home with a 3rd place in the 1.20m. Scylla was quite looky 👀 at some of the naturals but jumped with a great positive attitude!! We also placed 1st in the 1.30m on Wednesday and 1st in the 1.25m Modified Grand Prix! Love love love my 🔥 🐉 🦄 ….she is a competitive mare with a lot of ♥️!!
Parrish and her partner Misty competed successfully in the .75m & .85m jumpers for the first time, many placings 2, 2, 3, 4, 5th. Lori and Souly had some very successful rounds coming home with 2nd, 4th, & 5th placings and a lot of learning that set them up for success at our next show - Amberlea Jump with Hope.

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

Wow it has already been a busy summer! Lots of updates for our Pinnacle crew!
We were very pleased to host the wonderful Julie Leiken for an EquiBalance clinic at the end of June. While Mother Nature had other plans about us riding outside, the weather was a lot warmer for Julie than our usual Fall clinics. She was also introduced to our mosquitoes!
Always appreciate Julie’s insight as she is a big asset to our program at Pinnacle Equestrian. Looking forward to the next clinic….stay tuned for Fall dates!!😁

07/13/2026

It's not too late! Kick off your Monday by getting your entries in for Varenna's Picco Horse Show, running July 23rd - 26th.

Submit your entries via
🔸 [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected]
🔹 https://www.varennaequestrian.com/horse-shows/picco-2/

➡️Courses start at .50m cross rails, going up to 1.30m.
➡️Varenna hosted wine & cheese during Saturday's Micheal Fiorino Professional Corp. Grand Prix
➡️$36,000 in prize money

The countdown is on! See you soon! 🐴