Halifax Lancers

Halifax Lancers

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Canada's only urban non-profit riding school and equine therapy centre since 1936.

Our mission is to continue to build better lives through horses for individuals with varying abilities and ages in the heart of Halifax. The only urban non-profit riding school in Canada, Lancers was founded in 1936 to make horses and riding accessible to children living in the city of Halifax. Our therapeutic and junior and adult programs now serve a diverse community of nearly 200 riders of vary

07/06/2026

🪙**Golden Horseshoe Hunt in Halifax**🪙

As part of our 90th Anniversary Celebration, the Horses of Halifax have hidden some of their lucky golden horseshoes through the city! Horseshoes are a symbol of good luck and the horses want to share them with YOU! Each shoe has been worn by one of the , the horses who are all owned by us as a non-profit!

CAN YOU HELP FIND THEM?
Scattered around the landmarks and local businesses of the Halifax peninsula are golden horseshoes! Whose shoe will you find?

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

🐴Keep a look out around Halifax's landmarks and local businesses. The Golden Horseshoes are real horseshoes, so they are the size of a horse's hoof! We will post clues on our social media every few days to try and help you out.
🐴If you find a shoe, it is yours to keep. Be sure to hang it upside down in a U shape so that it continues to hold its luck!
🐴Let us know whose shoe you found by tagging us on social media using the hashtag

Good luck!

There is no purchase necessary to participate in the Golden Horseshoe Hunt. The odds of finding a shoe is dependent upon the number of participants. The Golden Horseshoe Hunt will run from 12:00pm AT on July 6, 2026 to 6:00pm AT on August 8, 2026.

07/06/2026

Peanuts and Royal want you to know it’s not too late to check “ride a horse” off your bucket list! 🐎✨

Join us this Thursday afternoon for a special ride designed just for adults 65 and up who’ve always dreamed of being on horseback.

Our trusted therapeutic riding horses with experienced instructors and volunteers will ensure a safe and unforgettable experience—no prior riding experience needed.

👉 If you can get on and off a stationary bicycle safely, we can help you on and off a horse!
Spaces are limited—sign up now on our summer programs page: https://www.halifaxlancers.com/summer2026

Photos from Halifax Lancers's post 06/29/2026

🗣️TWO MORE SLEEPS!!! Summer Open House - July 1st at 2pm!! 🗣️ Our Musical Ride has been praciting their patterns, our tour guides have been working on their scripts, the ponies are prepped and ready for pony rides. Come out and experience the magic of the Horses of Halifax! We hope to see you there! Halifaxnoise
This event made possible in part by the Governmetn of Canada.

PLUS QUE DEUX DODOS !!! Portes ouvertes d'été - 1er juillet à 14h !! Notre carrousel musical a répété ses figures, nos guides touristiques ont peaufiné leurs scripts, et les poneys sont fins prêts pour les promenades à poney. Venez vivre la magie des Chevaux de Halifax ! Nous espérons vous y voir nombreux ! Cet événement a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

06/27/2026

☀ Summer Workshops are BACK! ☀ Join us this July for hands-on time with the Horses of Halifax. We are excited to also be offering Bucket List Rides! Check out the summer programming page on our website for more information and to sign-up today!

https://www.halifaxlancers.com/summer2026

Special thanks and gratitude to illustrator and artist Kerry Hodgson for our anniversary logo design”

06/25/2026

🆓 IT'S A SIGN 🆓 Join us for our Summer Open House on July 1st! Take a behind the scenes look at Lancers with a barn tour, meet the Horses of Halifax with a pony ride and experience the magic of the Musical Ride! This is a fun-filled FREE family event! The fun starts at 2pm, we can't wait to see you there!

06/24/2026

🐎❣ For 90 years, Halifax Lancers has been home to the Horses of Halifax—right in the heart of the city. For 35 of those years we have proudly hosted the Downtown Horse Show! A unique competition where athletes from around the province bring thier equines to the downtown core for a day of sportsmanship and fun! 🐎❣

The prizelist and entry from for the 35th Annual Downtown Horse Show are now live! Head to https://www.halifaxlancers.com/downtown-horse-show for more info.

Thank you to our sponsors who help make this event possible! Maritime Equine Veterinary Services Freeman's Little New York

06/23/2026

📣CAPTION CONTEST 📣

We are blown-away by this picture of Peanuts and all his ribbons. Leave your best caption idea in the comments below 👇

Photos from Halifax Lancers's post 06/22/2026

⚽️We had an absolute BLAST at our first ever Horse Soccer game this past Sunday!! ⚽️

It was a close game but Team Mares won it 2-1!!
We were so excited to have Jawslyn from cheering on our teams from the stands!

The fun continues all summer long with our Summer Open House on July 1st, public workshops, tours, and bucket list rides (65+) throughout July. Keep your eyes on our social this week for more details!

Our horse soccer event was made possible in part by the Government of Canada.

Nous nous sommes absolument ÉCLATÉS lors de notre tout premier match de soccer à cheval dimanche dernier !!
Ce fut un match serré, mais l’équipe des juments l’a emporté 2 à 1 !!
Nous étions ravis d’avoir Jawslyn de dans les gradins pour encourager nos équipes !
Le plaisir se poursuit tout l’été avec notre journée portes ouvertes estivale le 1er juillet, des ateliers ouverts au public, des visites guidées et des promenades à cheval à réaliser au moins une fois dans sa vie (65+) tout au long du mois de juillet. Gardez l’œil sur nos réseaux sociaux cette semaine pour plus de détails !
Notre événement de soccer à cheval a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

06/21/2026

🧡 Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡

At Halifax Lancers, we honour and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.
Halifax Lancers’ programming takes place in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people, in the district of Kjipuktuk (Chee-book-took) — “The Great Harbour.” The territory is covered by the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, which Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy People first signed with the British crown in 1725.

We are deeply grateful to live and work with horses— Te’sipowk (Dee-si-bowk) – on this land — powerful and gentle teachers who remind us of the Mi’kmaw values of respect, balance, and connection to all living things.

Reconciliation is ongoing, and Halifax Lancers is committed to making this acknowledgment meaningful through learning and collaboration with Mi’kmaw partners and community members. We invite our community to learn about Mi’kma’ki, honour the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, and walk together in a spirit of respect and reconciliation.

Join us today as we celebrate these values of respect, balance, and connection to all living things through sport! We are excited to be hosting both the Midsummer Horse Show and Horse Soccer. The fun starts at 9am and goes all day with Horse Soccer to start at 4pm!

We are all Treaty people. Learn more about Treaty Education in Nova Scotia: https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r03/___https://novascotia.ca/treaty-education/

This event was made possible in partnership with the Government of Canada


🧡 Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones 🧡🧡 Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones 🧡
Aux Lancers d'Halifax, nous honorons et célébrons la richesse des cultures, des traditions et des contributions des peuples des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis à travers l'Île de la Tortue.
La programmation des Lancers d'Halifax se déroule en Mi'kma'ki, le territoire ancestral et non cédé du peuple Mi'kmaq, dans le district de Kjipuktuk (Tchi-book-touk) — « Le Grand Havre ». Ce territoire est couvert par le Traité de paix et d'amitié, que les peuples Mi'kmaq, Malécites et Passamaquoddy ont signé pour la première fois avec la Couronne britannique en 1725.
Nous sommes profondément reconnaissants de vivre et de travailler avec les chevaux — Te'sipowk (Dé-si-bouk) — sur cette terre : des enseignants puissants et doux qui nous rappellent les valeurs mi'kmaw de respect, d'équilibre et de connexion à tous les êtres vivants.
La réconciliation est un processus continu, et les Lancers d'Halifax s'engagent à donner un sens concret à cette reconnaissance par l'apprentissage et la collaboration avec les partenaires et membres de la communauté mi'kmaw. Nous invitons notre communauté à en apprendre davantage sur la Mi'kma'ki, à honorer les Traités de paix et d'amitié, et à cheminer ensemble dans un esprit de respect et de réconciliation.
Joignez-vous à nous aujourd'hui pour célébrer ces valeurs de respect, d'équilibre et de connexion à tous les êtres vivants à travers le sport ! Nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir à la fois le Salon équestre de mi-été et le Soccer équestre. Les festivités débutent à 9h et se poursuivent toute la journée, avec le Soccer équestre à partir de 16h !
Nous sommes tous des peuples des traités. Pour en savoir plus sur l'éducation aux traités en Nouvelle-Écosse : https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r03/___https://novascotia.ca/treaty-education/
Cet événement a été rendu possible grâce au partenariat avec le gouvernement du Canada.

Photos from Halifax Lancers's post 06/20/2026

🎉 Summer Open House — July 1st 🎉

🐎 Come celebrate 90 years of Lancers at our Summer Open House! Join us at Halifax Lancers on July 1st from 2pm - 4pm for a day full of horses and community fun.

This year’s Musical Ride performance is especially meaningful— we’ve been honoured to work in relationship with Mi’kmaq partners to deepen the Ride’s traditions. Alongside drumming and dancing, you’ll see horse and rider patterns inspired by Mi’kmaw teachings and symbolism, thoughtfully explored by our Lancer youth as part of an ongoing journey of listening, learning, and connection
🥁 Drumming & dance
🐴 The Musical Ride
🏠 Barn tours after the show
🐴 Pony rides by donation.
Bring the whole family and come spend the day with us. We can't wait to see you there! 🧡
This event was made possible in partnership with the Government of Canada.

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🎉 Portes ouvertes estivales — 1er juillet 🎉

🐎 Venez célébrer les 90 ans des Lancers lors de notre journée portes ouvertes d'été ! Rejoignez-nous aux Halifax Lancers le 1er juillet de 14 h à 16 h pour une journée remplie de chevaux et de plaisir communautaire.

La performance du Carrousel musical de cette année est particulièrement significative— nous avons eu l'honneur de collaborer avec des partenaires mi'kmaq pour approfondir les traditions du Carrousel. En plus de la musique des tambours et de la danse, vous découvrirez des figures équestres inspirées des enseignements et des symboles mi'kmaw, explorées avec soin par nos jeunes Lancers dans le cadre d'un parcours continu d'écoute, d'apprentissage et de connexion.
🥁 Percussions & danse
🐴 Le Carrousel équestre
🏠 Visites des écuries après le spectacle
🐴 Promenades en poney aux dons.
Venez en famille passer la journée avec nous. Nous avons hâte de vous voir ! 🧡
Cet événement a été rendu possible grâce au partenariat avec le gouvernement du Canada.

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