Another beautiful day for riding…

On behalf of the Becke family who call Venturing Hills Farm their home and the team who operate the Venturing Hills Equine Training Center, I welcome you to one of the most beautiful farms of the Pontiac.  We are 25 minutes from downtown Ottawa and offer excellence in every aspect of equine care and equestrian endeavour.

Venturing Hills Farm backs onto the Eardley Escarpment of the Gatineau Park at Luskville, Quebec. Formerly known as “Farm of the Mountain”, the facility provides access to hundreds of acres of land, including open fields and trails, indoor arena, cross-country courses, grass dressage arena, beautiful permanent hunter course on 40 year old turf, a full set of show jumps, small sand ring for novice horses and riders, large grass paddocks, and accommodation for visiting riders and guests. Owner, Deborah Bradley, and partner Lorraine Laframboise, run the Training Center, catering to all levels and ages of rider. We are dedicated to the enjoyment of horses by supporting all aspects of equestrian sport, individually tailored care and training programs for horses and riders, and the challenges of competition.  In 2011 we will be adding to our list of activities at the Farm, by offering

  • Equine Canada Rider Levels
  • Regular clinics with Canadian Dressage Team member John MacPherson
  • 4 "Kid's Fun Week" camps
  • Cross Country Schooling Days

Our boarding service offers 24/7 on-site care with a team of expert vets and farriers on regular call. People new to the sport are also welcomed by our certified instructors and well trained horses and ponies. Our select school-ponies and horses are especially appreciated by kids and parents alike. With eager children we focus on Equine Canada's Learning to Ride fundamentals which emphasizes safe fun, but we encourage self expression in the stimulating and challenging environment of the farm and training center. Due to the quality of our animals and their training, we are also happy to arrange part or full leases as options for owners and non-owners, for pleasure and/or competitive riding purposes. Finally, on an individually contracted basis, we do agent the sale and purchase of animals for our clients.

If you need any additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us through the web site or please call the stable at 819. 455.9668.

Thank you for your interest,

Deborah Bradley
Owner VHF