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Welcome to Sand Valley Ranch, a natural horsemanship riding school located in Chaswood, Nova Scotia, serving HRM, Halifax, Truro, and surrounding communities. We are conveniently located just 50 minutes from Halifax and 35 minutes from Truro, making us an easy drive for riders across Central Nova Scotia.

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We specialize in horseback riding lessons in Nova Scotia for children, teens, and adults, offering a safe, supportive, and confidence-building environment for beginners through advanced riders. Our riding lessons are based on natural horsemanship principles, helping students develop correct riding skills, balance, communication, and trust with the horse—both in the arena and on the trail.

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Sand Valley Ranch also offers horse boarding near Halifax and Truro, with access to our arena, training corrals, and extensive trail system. For riders looking to enjoy the outdoors, we provide small group trail rides in Nova Scotia that offer a calm, authentic trail riding experience.

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Additional services include horse hauling and transport in Nova Scotia, as well as pony ride birthday parties and horse rentals for special events. Whether you’re searching for riding lessons near Halifax, horse boarding in HRM, or a trusted natural horsemanship facility in Nova Scotia, Sand Valley Ranch is committed to quality care, safety, and meaningful horse-and-rider education.