Welcome to the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre

The Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association (WELCA) is a non-profit organization located in Edmonton's River Valley, east of Fort Edmonton Park, the John Janzen Nature Centre, Whitemud Park and, adjacent to Keillor Road.

Although the land has been owned by the City of Edmonton since the early 1970's, WELCA is responsible for staffing, operating and maintaining this unique community facility.

Whitemud offers programs and recreation including horse shows, riding lessons, camps, and many educational and demonstration 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
• Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association, serving children and adults with mental and   physical disabilities
• City of Edmonton summer camps for children ages 8-14 years
• Indoor and outdoor board for horses, related care and services
• Field trips and tours for day-cares, seniors, agencies, home schools, elementary and junior high school
• Equine Canada/Alberta Equestrian Federation certification for riders
• Volunteer programs
• Clinics and many educational opportunities for the equine industry
• Educational partnerships with schools and service organizations in the region
• Special event facilities featuring two grass rings, three sand rings, a clubhouse with viewing deck, office, kitchen and washrooms
• Horse shows - exciting professional and amateur sports events which are free for spectators to enjoy
• The 1918 log cabin, built by the property’s original owner, Captain Fred Keillor, which is available to rent for special events