Welcome to the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre

The Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association was founded in 1999 and is a non-profit organization.  Located in Edmonton's historic river valley, it has been owned by the city since the early 1970's and is a Partner Facility of Parks and Recreation, under Community Services. It offers a variety of community recreation, including horse riding lessons, shows and other equestrian events. The Centre is open year round with office hours from 9:00 to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.  Visitation rate is estimated at over 50,000 a year.

WELCA's learning opportunities with horses reach about 1000 participants weekly through such programs as:

• Horse care and riding lessons for ages 6 to adult
• Field trips and tours for day-cares, seniors, agencies, home schools, and schools
• Equine Canada/Alberta Equestrian Federation certification for riders
• City of Edmonton summer camps for children ages 8-14 years
• Horse shows
• Volunteer programs
• Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association, serving children and adults with mental and physical disabilities.
• Clinics and many educational opportunities for the equine industry
• Educational partnerships with schools and service organizations in the region
• Indoor and outdoor board for horses, related care and services
• Show ground facilities featuring two Grand Prix grass rings, two sand rings, a clubhouse with viewing deck, office with kitchen and washrooms.
• Captain Keillor's 1918 log cabin available for special events.
• Community Programs