Lethbridge Community Equine College will have the largest indoor riding arena in the province along with three two-story barns. The pre-built barns will house 30 horses and have dormitories for 15 students on the second floor.
“One method may not work for one person or one horse, but a different method might work better. You have more tools in your tool box than just one method. We’re offering a whole variety of methods so the student can deal with any problem.” To date, this $7.5-million project is being solely funded by Ernie, himself. Some funding was approved to be provided by the Alberta government, however, since the change in government this last election, that funding was taken off the table.
Ernie is currently scouting locations for the college, and has it down to a couple of sites he will choose from to move his buildings on to. In the meantime, the college is teaching satellite courses and is offering training at rented facilities. Interest in the school has been phenomenal, with over 70 students ready to register at this time.
This has been a massive project with countless hours to bring into fruition, but Ernie’s resolve to create an equine college like none other is solid, and his school is about to put Lethbridge on the map with equestrians across the continent.
For more information contact: Ernie Knibb @ 403.308.2245
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