There is also a small 4 - stall barn with wash stall and office/tack room on site. Each of these stalls have runs off of them and can be turned into Mare/Foal stalls easily.

We currently have 2 riding arenas to choose from: a 76 X 148 hogfuel ring and a 260 X 180 sand ring.  Plans are in the works for a grass jumping field that has been newly seeded.

The property is fenced and crossed fenced in Cedar and electric fencing to offer a safe and secure surrounding. Several of the paddocks have loafing sheds to offer shelter from wind and rain.  Most paddocks have trees for additional protection from the enviornment as well.

20 acres of land are at the disposal of the client. A pond and small trails are located on the property and miles of other trails begin from the edge of the property. A casual trail ride leaves the property on Sunday mornings at 10:00 for anyone wishing to drop in and participate.

We strive to offer programs that are safe and fun for our clients. We are the only facility in the area to teach children as young as 2 ½ and as old as 75 years. Our Pony Tot program is very unique and rewarding. We offer lessons for the competitive rider wanting to show as well as people just wanting basic skills and knowledge to trail and pleasure ride.

Summer and spring camps are available each year for students wanting to learn horsemanship skills as well as riding skills.

Other services offered by Willow Pond Stables include: Training, Sales, Purchase & Leasing

We invite you to make an appointment for a personal viewing of the property.

Willow Pond Stables resident trainer Sarah Champoux has over 30 years of equine experience and is CHA level 4 certified. Sarah started working with horses when she took her first riding lesson at the age of 7. Timothy Tigo, Sarah’s first pony, took Sarah to many hunter/jumper championships up and down the island as well as the PNE in Vancouver. Sarah was enrolled in the Cowichan Valley 4-H club for about 4 years and learned many skills through the club. Timothy Tigo was sold in 1984 and went through several owners until he was re-united with Willow Pond Stables in 2003. He is currently here in semi-retirement, helping the odd young child to learn to ride. Timmy’s passion is the trails and is seen on them by many of the local riders.

In 1991, Sarah moved to the Qualicum area and worked with some local trainers as a working student. Sarah competed at many Vancouver and Washington State “A” circuit shows as well as Edmonton’s Northland’s and Spruce Meadows.

In 1997, Sarah worked with Barbie Wentworth, one of only a few Level 4 hunter/jumper coaches in Canada. Sarah purchased several young horses and was able to train and show them very successfully. Most of these horses found new homes in The States.

In 2000, Sarah began training in Seattle with a well-known American Jumper coach, Jill Crosby. Jill helped Sarah reach the highest Amateur jumper division and enjoyed several extremely successful showing years. Sarah competed at many "A" circuit shows on the Washington, Oregon, California & Arizona circuits. In the year of 2000, Sarah was Champion or Reserve Champion at every single show entered, and was also top leading amateur jumper rider at the Evergreen Classic Horse Show held in Washington. Another highlight of the season was winning a high jump class for the highest cleared jump at 5’3”.

In 2002, Sarah moved back to Qualicum Beach and began helping a few people with training and coaching. In 2004, Willow Pond Stables was formed and Sarah began teaching and training full time. Sarah has 100% dedication to her students and horses and loves to witness the improvement of both.

Sarah has a diploma in Business Management with finance major, as well as 2 years of university towards a Bachelor of Art’s degree. She is currently certified with the NCCP level 1 (national certified coaching program) and has St. John’s ambulance first aid level 1.