WELCOME TO PAUSE AWHILE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

We are a family owned farm since 1980, located in Stouffville Ontario, 20 minutes from the city.  We offer winter, marchbreak and summer camps as well as schooling hunter shows.  We offer boarding and a riding school with certified instructors and wonderful school horses and ponies.

CAMP - SUMMER CAMP SESSION IS ACCEPTING CAMPERS

Summer camp runs from July 3rd to August 25th.  Click here to download the application form.  Online registration will be available starting April 11th.  Check back here or subscribe to our newsletter!

2023 SUMMER CAMP DATES   Email Michelle Johnson for more information

Cost: $525 per day Includes 1 lessons per day.  Horsemanship, crafts and other horsey fun.  A wonderful day spent with amazing friends and good horses!
Helmet Rentals $25 plus HST

2023 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Dates: see below
Cost:$525+tax / week
Hours 9am-4 pm
Extended hours offered.
We offer a fun filled camp day filled with outdoor activities. Daily riding lesson, horsemanship, swimming, canoeing, fishing, crafts and games.  We will keep your little camper busy all day! Call for s tour of our facility.  

Session 1 July 3 – 7  |  Session 2 July 10 – 14  |  Session 3 July 17 – 21  |
Session 4 July 24 – 28  |  Session 5 July 31 – August 4 |  Session 6 August 7 – 11 |
Session 7  August 14 – 18 |  Session 8 August 21 – 25

Please Note: There will be camp on Monday August 7, 2023

FULL PAYMENT IS DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION
SPACE IS LIMITED AND CAN NOT BE HELD
WITHOUT PAYMENT

REGISTER TODAY

March Break Camp!!

We are currently accepting online applications for Summer Break camp.  Have your child riding in two lessons a day, baking, horsemanship and so much more…

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RIDING SCHOOL

The experienced coaches and instructors at Pause Awhile provide lessons according to the rider with focus on safety and quality.

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BOARDING

Boarders receive experience care and can expect to have large airy box stalls, lockers and access to all the Pause Awhile amenities.

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FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

Pause Awhile Equestrian Centre is family owned and operated for more than 25 years. Call us today to arrange a tour of the facilities..

THE RIDING SCHOOL

With the focus on safety and quality, we teach the disciplines of hunter/jumper and dressage to all levels, from the first time beginner to the advanced show rider.  Our family of school horses have been selected based on their temperament and talent.

COACHES

Our coaches are all certified and available for all riding levels.

AVAILABILITY

Our lessons are available seven days a week all year round. We offer group, semi-private and private lessons. Group are kept small to ensure that the instructor has adequate time for each student.

SAFETY

Riders must be 7 yrs or older and should come equipped with properly fitted footware and an ASTM approved helmet.  Helmets can be provided for a nominal fee or purchased at our on-site tack store Foxhunter Tack

Boarding @ Pause Awhile

SERVICES

Require more information?  Would like to be contacted by one of our staff?  Contact us today to learn more.

SHOW SERVICES

Professional Braiding, Clipping, Show Preparation, Shipping, Coaching and much more

VETERINARY & FARRIER

McKee Pownall routinely visits Pause Awhile and are always on call if required. We do allow outside farrier and veterinary services as well.

EQUINE THERAPY & MASSAGE

Massage and PEMF Therapy is available by Tremblay Equine Massage.

FOX HUNTER TACK STORE

Offers a wide variety of quality equestrian products that are geared toward the English horse and rider.  Click here

NEED MORE?

Don’t see what you are looking for? We can help. Contact us today to discuss your equines individual care

PAUSE AWHILE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

THE ONLY PLACE FOR EXCELLENT EQUINE CARE.

CONTACT US

Important Forms

2023 Summer Camp Employment Form

 

2023 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Dates: see below
Cost:$525+tax / week
Hours 9am-4 pm
Extended hours offered.
We offer a fun filled camp day filled with outdoor activities. Daily riding lesson, horsemanship, swimming, canoeing, fishing, crafts and games.  We will keep your little camper busy all day! Call for s tour of our facility.  

Session 1 July 3 – 7  |  Session 2 July 10 – 14  |  Session 3 July 17 – 21  |  Session 4 July 24 – 28  |  Session 5 July 31 – August 4 |  Session 6 August 7 – 11 |  Session 7  August 14 – 18 |  Session 8 August 21 – 25

Please Note: There will be camp on Monday August 7, 2023

FULL PAYMENT IS DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION
SPACE IS LIMITED AND CAN NOT BE HELD
WITHOUT PAYMENT

REGISTER TODAY

CAMP INFORMATION

From our first time rider to our more advanced show rider, we have you covered.   Kids who enroll in the PAEC winter camp enjoy the activities so much they often become regular student in the riding school.

Camp dates are as follows:  Summer Camp Dates To be Announced Soon!  Please Contact Michelle Johnson for more information

Includes two lessons a day, horsemanship, baking and so much more!!

ACTIVITIES

Our daily activities are supervised by qualified staff from our senior camp director to our counselors and life guard.  All of our staff are first aid certified.  These include riding lessons, horsemanship, stable management, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts and so much more..

We are now accepting online camp registration!!

DATES

Summer camp runs from July 2nd to August 21st.  Click here to download the application form.  Online registration will be available starting June 1st.  Check back here or subscribe to our newsletter!

2023 SUMMER CAMP DATES   Email Michelle Johnson for more information

Cost: $475 per day Includes 1 lessons per day.  Horsemanship, crafts and other horsey fun.  A wonderful day spent with amazing friends and good horses!
Helmet Rentals $25 plus HST

Limited space available

CAMP MEMORIES

HAPPY CAMPERS

FOND MEMORIES

NEW FRIENDS
March 8 Horse Show is Cancelled, Sunday May 3, Sunday June 7

Hunter Schooling Show

The hunter schooling shows are held on a regular basis when student in the riding school and riders from surrounding farms can compete for ribbons, trophies and prizes.
They run from May to June, on the first Sunday of each month. Riders can use these shows to gain experience in the show ring or to warm up for the recognized show season.

WINTER & SPRING SHOW DATES: May 3, June 7, 2020. Hope to see you all there!

Forms and additional information

SHOW FORMS

Pause Awhile Equestrian Centre hunter show forms and Prize list.

2020 Hunter Schooling Show Registration Form – Click to download [PDF]

2020 Hunter Schooling Show Class List- Click to download [PDF]

Or contact us for more information at 905-640-7232 or visit us at the farm at 13243 McCowan Road, Stouffville, Ontario.
See you at the show!

LOCATION

13243 McCowan Road
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
L4A 3Y5

HOURS OF OPERATION

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday:
7:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday / Sunday:
7:00am to 6:00pm

CONTACT US

Have a question?
Would like more information
about our services?
or call us at  905-640-PAEC (7232)

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Require more information?  Would like to be contacted by one of our staff?  Please fill out of the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

Or you can email us directly at mail@pauseawhilehorseriding.com