Helping horses help people everyday.  We feature western horseback riding lessons that teach more than just horse skills. Find out more at: www.thehughesjonescentre.ca One of a handful of people in Canada with experience riding and working with horses in 5 continents (while having travelled 6 of the 7) - Ellen brings a worldly multidiscipline approach to her work with both horses and people.

Never satisfied with the "my way is the best way" approach, the pursuit of knowledge and experience has driven her to learn from horses and people the world over. Adapting to various styles and environments and picking the skills and qualities which spoke to her and her love of horses she'd incorporate them into her lesson program.

Exposure to different cultures has cultivated a teaching style with a foundation in communication and understanding - which has been bolstered by her achievement of certifications in both counselling and equine business management. Ellen walks the line between horse and person looking to bridge the gap and build partnerships between the two while fully understanding no two partnerships are built the same way. Her adaptability allows her to work with clients ranging from young "at risk" youth and teens, to adults and families ranging in ages and experience levels.

Regardless of the life or horse lesson being learned at HJC Ellen believes both horse and person require equal billing to achieve a quality partnership. Every student at HJC will be in service to their horses, learning the value of hard work and reward. The horse is not a tool designed to do our bidding - the horse is a valued friend and we are looking to explore their world - this is a relationship to be valued and respected.

The Hughes-Jones Centre is an architecturally designed facility built specifically to see through to fruition the ideas Ellen has developed regarding horses and people as well as providing a space where collaboration and the improvement of the equine therapeutic community can take place.

We can't wait to meet you!