CARRIAGE DRIVERS TRAINING DAY

This is aimed at drivers wishing to improve their skills in one or more of the following topics:

• Cone driving;
• Driven showing/ring craft;
• Driven dressage;
• Obstacle driving.

Pick one or more and book a 3/4 hour lesson for £15

Book 3 for £40

Sharing 1 hour group session – £5 per person

Taster session of 1 hour for £25 (includes dressage/cones/1 obstacle)

There are limited places available for those wishing to hire one of our turnouts. Hire cost £5 per hour

Please ring to discuss your individual needs

This day is aimed at drivers wishing to improve their skills in one or more of the following topics:

Cone driving;

Driven showing/ ring craft;

Driven dressage;

Obstacle driving.

Pick one or more of the above topics and book a 3/4 hour private lesson for £15

Book 3 for £40.

Sharing 1 hour group session at a cost of £5 per person.

Alternatively have a taster session of 1 hour for £25, includes dressage/cones/ 1 obstacle.

For beginners and those new to the sport a 1 hour taster class may suit.

This day would suit novice horses and drivers who are trying to gain more experience and knowledge, also for the more experienced drivers looking to improve their skills.

There are limited places available for those wishing to hire one of our turnouts. Hire cost £5 per hour.

Please ring to discuss your individual needs.

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Easter Hall Park Driving and Riding Camp

Outline Schedule

Wednesday 30th July

• Arrive and set up camp;
• a.m. – Riding assessment;
• p.m. – Lunging and riding.

Thursday 31st July

• a.m. The Treck/”Working Equitation” will include a set route driven or ridden on and off site. Short or long routes available;
• Drivers/riders skills course, consisting of 10 optional tasks;
• p.m. Clear round cones or cones lesson available;
• Competency testing.

£27.50 for the day (includes picnic lunch)

Friday 1st August

a.m. – Show jumping Lesson;

p.m. – x-country Lesson.

• 3/4 hour;
• Lessons available on driven dressage (practise your test) or obstacles from Barbara Nadine and/or Nick Palmer/Noel Danagher/Luis Mira;
• £15 or buy 3 for £40;
• Drive available if desired;
• Backsteppers training/testing;
• Pub meal pm at your expense at the local pub.

Saturday 2nd August

• Includes Ride and Drive. This will be judged as a separate riding class or separate driven showing class with separate and amalgamated prizes where required;
• Driven and Ridden dressage competitions (tests to be decided);
• Show jumping competition;
• Combined marathon – cones competition;
• BBQ pm cost £10 – Disco Party for Gail and Abbie birthday;
• 1 hour group sharing lesson £5;
• Introductory offer for newcomers (horses and drivers): 1 hour to include dressage, cones and 1 or 2 obstacles – £25

9:30 Start

Class 1: Ridden dressage, Intro A (walk and trot only) Prelim 13 (walk trot and canter)

10:00 am

Class 2: Riding class and riding section of “Ride and Drive”

10:30 am

Class 3: Driven dressage, BHDTA novice 2008 or choose your own test

10:30 am

Class 4: Ridden clear round X-Country

11:30 am (approx.)

Class 5: Best whip and driving section of “Ride and Drive”

Entry fee for above classes all at £7.50 each

To follow:

Class 6: Combined marathon – cones, includes cones and obstacles. Drive up to 3 timed rounds.

Entry fee £15.00

Note: For riders there will be a grooming and mucking out inspection daily. This offers accumulative points towards championship rosettes.

Easter Holiday Programme

Wed 9th April – Own a Pony Day

10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Price £29.50

Will include 2 ridden sessions and an Easter Egg Hunt

Fun and Educational

Bring a packed lunch

Wed 16th April – Own a Pony Day

details as above

Easter Sunday 20th April – Carriage Driving Taster and Hackney Demonstration Day

10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Price £15

See poster for details

Sat 26th April – Working Equitation

Starting at 10:00 a.m.

Includes a Walk and trot Dressage test

An obstacle course ridden twice, the 2nd occasion timed

Entry fee: £25 includes horse hire and support if required

£17.50 with your own horse

All events require a £5 deposit or entry fee paid in advance

Download PDF file Easter Holiday Programme

Pony day full of pony care, riding and activities. Please bring plenty of warm clothing, packed lunch, waterproofs and sensible footwear. Please call01837 810350 for more information or to book.