The Ethel Walker School Winter Riding Program offers a comprehensive and enriching experience designed to support the development of Walker’s riders across a variety of settings. Through training in diverse environments, participation in competitive events such as WEF, WEC, and HITS, and instruction from top professionals in the equestrian field, students are provided with meaningful opportunities to advance their skills and deepen their passion for riding. 

The program is intentionally structured to be accessible to students with varying levels of financial resources and time commitments, and includes opportunities at multiple destinations. Participation in the Winter Riding Program is carefully coordinated in partnership with our Dean of Curriculum and Academics to ensure that each student maintains strong academic performance while pursuing their equestrian goals. Our commitment is to support students in achieving excellence both in the classroom and in the ring.

Participation in Events

The following participation options are available for the 2025–2026 The Ethel Walker School Winter Riding Program. While some dates may vary annually based on the school calendar, others are determined by external horse show schedules.

External Events

School Breaks/Events

*Lacuna is a school-wide learning opportunity to dive beyond typical classroom content. For our equestrians, this includes areas outside of our normal competition scope — vaulting, western, reining, cutting, polo, equine veterinary science, and so many other hands-on experiences that deepen their connection to the sport and spark new passions.