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Take Back the Reins is an initiative set up by the British Equestrian Federation with an aim of getting lapsed riders back to enjoying the sport and hobby of horses.
Our next take back the reins course will commence on Tuesday 7th February at 7pm. Take back the Reins is a course we run in order to help those who have been out of the saddle for some time get back to it and take back those reins!!!
Our take back the reins are for riders who have had previous riding experience but who have taken some time out and are perhaps a bit rusty. Our previous courses have always been well attended and book up extremely fast. The courses have been the start of new friendships which has seen some of the riders embark on riding holidays with their new found confidence in the saddle.
Take back the rein has been proven to:
* create friendships
*increase confidence levels
*burn calories & increase aerobic capacity
*help with toning and strength
*build bonds between horse and rider
*increase knowledge and technical ability
If you would like to benefit from all of the above register your interest at reception.
The session will last an hour and will be discounted to £18 per session with FREE tea and coffee available afterwards. The course will run over ten weeks with the aim of riders either saying together as a group or progressing on to one of our other adult rides. Contact reception for more information.
On November 29, 2016
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Cross Country LESSONS for 2017 Here at Cheshire Riding School we can’t wait for the warmer weather and dry days to come. Spring and Summer means our our horses and riders get to tackle our cross country course. We will be running regular group cross country lessons throughout the spring and summer once per month on a Saturday.
Our cross country course covers several acres of land which has a variety of fences which range in height and width. We have smaller more inviting fences for those just starting out with their cross country riding up to larger fences for our more advanced riders and exam clients. The sessions will work through the gears and their importance before progressing to working over a variety of fences before putting together a course and working on putting all the technical knowledge you have gained in to practice.
Our horses love to cross country school, and we have a range of horses suitable for all experiences of cross country riders.
Private Cross Country Lessons
We will have limited private cross country lessons available throughout the year. These lessons are 45 minutes long and are bookable on a weather permitting basis. These are suitable for those who are just starting out cross country, are slightly more nervous or those training towards their British Horse Society stage 3 and 4 exams.
We also offer our University riders or those wanting to come with a group of friends the opportunity to go cross country together. These sessions will be available mid week and riders must be deemed competent by one of our team of staff. We will offer a discount to our university riders which can be discussed at time of booking.
Cross Country lessons are available to our advanced clients who have a well developed and secure jump seat. All our riders who wish to go cross country are required to under go an assessment lesson with Phillippa prior to booking. Body protectors must be worn along with a non fixed peak hat – these are available in our reception.
On November 29, 2016
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After a fantastic year of pony club shows this year we have our itinerary for 2017! As usual our shows will run on Saturday evenings with the same program and the same fabulous and fun atmosphere.
Our pony club shows are designed to allow members to compete their favourite horse or pony and not only gain invaluable experience but to also win and collect those all important points needed to be in with a chance of winning one of our trophies at our annual prize giving. Our shows start around 4 pm and run on into the early evening. Our members are encouraged to get involved and will have the opportunity to practice their dressage tests and show jumping techniques as part of their weekly training sessions.
OUR SCHEDULE:
Fancy Dress- our favourite class! This is a chance for you to dress yourself and your pony up in your chosen theme. We have had everything from minions to the Queen!
Handy pony – try out your obstacle course skills on your favourite pony. This class is suitable to those on the lead rein and is a great way of the little ones becoming more involved in the pony club shows.
Intro Dressage- this class is to introduce our little ones or less experienced riders to dressage. The test can be performed on the lead rein and lots of encouragement is given by our staff and fellow pony club members. The test can be carried out on the lead rein or is easy enough for those who are just off to complete.
Prelim dressage- this class is for those who are cantering. The test is a sequence of movements with a mark out of ten given for each – the rider with the highest marks wins! Each rider will be given a mark sheet so they can track their progress throughout the year!
Show jumping – we run two levels of show jumping classes so that all our wannabe show jumpers can get involved. We have mini jumping and maxi jumping. The aim of these classes is to master jumping a series of fences without picking up faults. The rider with the least faults and the fastest time wins!
OUR DATES:
28th January
25th February
25th March
22nd April
20th MAY
24th June
All dates are open to all members and are subject to change. New for 2017 special offer for private/semi private lessons in the run up to competitions to enable riders to gain that extra practice. Keep an eye on Facebook and in reception for the dates!
On November 29, 2016
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We have some fantastic Black Friday offers available for our lovely clients.
We have 20% off all 45 minute sessions with our Chief Instructor Phillippa on weekdays throughout December. These sessions are perfect for clients training towards BHS exams or those wanting to do a little bit more. The cost of these sessions will be £40 saving you £10 per lesson.
Monday afternoon private lessons with Erin between 1 and 3pm are now £23 throughout December. Erin has a large following of clients and these spaces are sure to go quickly!
Thursdays offers are for private lessons with Emma. These sessions are available throughout the day from 9 am until 4pm. The sessions are priced at £20! Saving clients a 1/3 on the normal lesson price.
We have Sunday private lessons available with Lucy who is the newest member of our Cheshire Riding School team. Lucy has availability in our outdoor arena from 9 am. These sessions will be available throughout December at a cost of £22.
Gift vouchers are available for all our riding sessions. Vouchers bought this weekend will have a 10% saving when spending £50 or over.
To qualify for any of the above offers sessions must be booked before Monday 28th November. Please quote Black Friday offer at time of booking. Contact our reception on 01606 892111 for more information.
On November 25, 2016
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NEW CLIENT SPECIAL OFFER
We love welcoming new faces here at Cheshire Riding School to share our love of horses. We are delighted to be able to offer any new adult client or clients who have been away from us for over 6 months the opportunity to have private lessons throughout November and December for just £20.
These one to one sessions are available throughout the week and are taken by one of our qualified team of instructors. All lessons are taken in one of our arenas on board one of our fabulous team of horses.The sessions are catered to the individuals needs and can be used as an assessment lesson for those up to cantering and wanting to join one of our adult group sessions.
The clients who don’t fancy going it alone we can offer semi private sessions for just £16 per rider. Our semi private lessons are available for up to three riders and are a great way of enjoying this wonderful hobby with your friends.
For more information or to book please contact our reception on 01606 892111 quoting special offer at time of booking.
* please be aware our weight limit is 13 stone.
On November 19, 2016
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New Housewives Ride
We are delighted to be able to offer a New Housewives Ride dedicate to all our lovely housewives. The session will run on Thursday mornings from 10 – 11am and will be taken by our instructor Erin. The session will be for our ladies who are walking and trotting independently and have just started or are almost ready to start cantering.
The sessions aim to help build confidence in our riders whilst having fun and making new friends. The lesson will be indoors so no getting wet and we will provide free tea and coffee afterwards so you can have a good natter.
This fantastic new group starts on Thursday 1st December at a cost of £22 per session. Contact our reception to book.
On November 18, 2016
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We have scheduled three British Horse Society Stage Three training dates for 2017.
Wednesday 15th March
Wednesday 12th April
Wednesday 10th May.
The days will be aimed at those who have booked their exam her in either April, May, September or looking at taking it in the future. The days will be split up as follows:
9 – 11 am practical/ theory
11-12pm lungeing
12 – 1pm Flat work
1- 2pm Show jumping
All training can be booked as either a full day or stable management/ riding.
The day is an intensive day and runs to a tight schedule to allow maximising learning. The day will be using the exam horses and equipment which allows those attending to get a feel for us as a centre, our horses and equipment.
We are also able to offer weekly stage three training on Thursday mornings from 10am- 12 noon. The sessions are one hour riding and one hour stable management and covers the syllabus on a rolling basis.
Phillippa is also available throughout the week Monday to Friday for one to one training. Phillippa can help you to formulate an individual training plan to help you to achieve that all important pass. We can offer private flat work, show jumping or cross country lessons tailored to your experience and confidence levels.
All training is bookable through our reception on 01606 892111. Full payment is required in order to secure your space. Exams are bookable directly through the British Horse Society.
On November 18, 2016
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BHS Stage Two Intensive Training Day
We have a British Horse Society Stage Two intensive training day on Wednesday 1st February. The day is aimed at those taking their exam with us on February 14th or in the future. The day will be coached by our Chief instructor Phillippa Founds BHSII, BSc Hons, UKCC L3 who has excellent pass rates.
The day will start at 9am with two hours of stable management. During this time the practical elements of the exam will be covered to include:
Clipping, tacking up, shoeing and horse physiology.
We will then move on to lungeing. We will cover tacking up for the lunge, aims of lungeing before all having a go at lungeing one of our exam horses. Throughout the lungeing process you will be guided and corrected as required.
The day will also contain two hours of riding. The riding includes one hour of flatwork which will focus on improving your riding and effectiveness on at least two exam horses. We will then show jump two horses in an exam style format to give you a feel for how the exam will be conducted. The horses used for the training day will be used in our exam.
These days are always popular and book up quickly. They provide those attending the opportunity to ask questions, get a feel for our equipment and our horses. The day is intense and full on as we aim to cover as much of the exam syllabus as possible.
The day is available to book as a full day for those taking the whole exam or just riding/ stable management.
We also have one to one training available Monday to Friday for those wanting extra support. We can offer tailor made packages for those who feel that they want intensive training in the run up to the exam.
All training is booked through our reception on 01606 892111. Exam are booked directly through the British Horse Society.
On November 18, 2016
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We have British Horse Society PTT training aimed at those taking their PTT exam in December or in the future. Our PTT training is carried out by our Chief instructor Phillippa Founds BHSII, BScHons, UKCC L3 coach.
We have an intensive day on Wednesday 10th November from 9 am – 2pm. The day will cover the coaching of class flat and group lessons with suitable riders available to be coached. Attendees will have the opportunity to coach a full session in both flat work and jumping and will be provided with relevant feedback to help improve riders and your coaching technique.
The afternoon will cover the coaching of the lunge and lead rein lessons, again all those attending will have the opportunity to coach the sessions.
WEDNESDAY 19th April
We also have a PTT theory/ coaching session scheduled for Wednesday 19th April from 9-12pm. These three hours will be a chance to ask all the questions you may have, a chance to go through jump distances, lesson plans and the delivery of presentations.
Wednesday 3rd May
We have a final three hour training session available from 12-3pm to cover the theory units of the exam. This session is a fantastic opportunity to ask those final questions and to deliver your presentation. We can take requests for this session if there are any areas you would like to focus on.
We also have our weekly PTT training running on Thursdays from 2-4pm. These are group sessions and are based around the practical units of the exam.
We can also offer one to one training sessions for those who require extra support on a particular unit. These sessions are available on Tuesday mornings, Wednesdays throughout the day and Friday mornings.
All bookings for training are made directly through our reception on 01606 89211. Full payment is required to secure your booking.
On November 18, 2016
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It’s that time of year again when we start to edge closer to the festive season! We all know how stressful the Christmas season can be, so think ahead and get your spot of relaxation booked in!
Our festive rides take in the beautiful Cheshire countryside with a ride through Marbury Park and the flashes. Our hacks are escorted by Jane who knows the route well. Jane knows the best places to enjoy a stroll along with the best places to have a good canter. Jane will match all our hackers with the perfect mount to ensure you get the most from your ride. Hacking out in Marbury Park is a great way to vary your lifestyle, it keeps you physically and mentally fit and, you can enjoy Marbury Park at the same time. Whatever your goals or ambitions are as a rider, being able to hack out confidently will enhance your relationship with our horses, and inject a little bit of fun into both your lives. When it comes to hacking, feeling confident is vital if you’re going to enjoy your horse ride out and love every sight and sound
Our dates are as follows:
Saturday 24th December 10am -12pm
Monday 26th December 10am-12pm
Saturday 3
The rides are aimed at our regular riders who are competent in canter.
On November 1, 2016
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We are pleased to announce our next ADULT own a horse day will be on Wednesday 7th December.
Our adult days have proved very popular with the last one selling out within the first week. The days are packed full of information and are aimed at clients who want to improve their riding, stable management and horse handling skills.
The day starts at 10am with a briefing on the itinerary for the day. Each client will be allocated a horse for the day and will be responsible for grooming, tacking up, feeding and riding their horse. Our instructor Erin will guide you through the day and inform you on how to carry out the tasks for the day correctly and safely.
Each client will ride for two hours with rides being split up to match the ability of our riders. One hour will be taken in the arena and will focus on improving your riding in a technical and fun way. The second hour will be an escorted hack around our farm ride where you will take in the Cheshire countryside consisting of woods, canter track and 150 acres! Each hack will match the ability of our riders and the day is open to all riders regardless of ability. If you are keen to learn we are keen to have you join us for the day.
The day will break for a short lunch half way through to allow both horses and clients to refuel ready for he afternoons activities. Please ensure you bring your lunch and suitable clothing for the unpredictable British weather.
All bookings can be taken through our reception, however we require full payment at the time of booking in order to secure your space. If you require any further information or would like to book please contact our reception.
On October 12, 2016
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We are pleased to be hosting two British Horse Society safeguarding courses in 2017. The safe guarding course is required in order to gain your BHSAI qualification or to appear on the accredited coach/ register of instructors databases.
The course is open to all and is aimed at those working with not only children but also vulnerable adults. The course provides those attending knowledge on how to deal with parents, guardians and those in their care in a professional and safe way.
These courses last for three and a half hours and need to be updated as per the register requirements. Our course dates are:
Thursday 18th May 1pm -4.30pm
Friday 13th October 1pm – 4.30pm
All bookings for the courses are to be made directly through the BHS by contacting 02476 840 508
On October 6, 2016
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We are pleased to announce that we will be running our next British Horse Society riding and road safety exam in APRIL 2017 . The riding and road safety certificate is a pre requisite for the BHS Stage Two exam and this course will enable enough time for those wanting to book on to our Stage Two exam in July.
The exam will run throughout the day and consist of the three units which candidates are required to pass in order to gain their riding and road safety certificate.
We have a training course available which is recommended by riding and road safety examiners and trainers to ensure that those taking the exam have both the knowledge and the experience to enable them to not only pass the exam, but to go on and ride safely on the roads.
Our training will take place over 4 weeks and is taken by our riding and road safety trainer Janet Lomax who has a 100% pass rate for her previous exams. Our training dates are as follows:
Tuesday 21st March 6-9 pm
Tuesday 28th March 6-9 pm
Tuesday 4th April 6-9pm
Tuesday 11th April 6- 9pm
EXAM will take place on Tuesday 17th April during the day.
The cost of the training course is £150 which includes horse hire on the day of the exam. Those who are not attending training sessions will be required to pay a horse hire fee for the exam day of £45. This is in addition to the exam few which is payable directly to the BHS.
If you would like to book on to the course please contact our reception on 01606 892111. All exams are to be booked directly through the British Horse Society on 02476 840 508.
On October 6, 2016
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Due to the success of our British Horse Society exams in 2016 we can now confirm our exam dates for 2017. The exams will be open for booking from Monday 10th October and can be booked directly through the BHS. Places on all exams are limited, and exams can be booked as units or entire exams. Please be aware that dates on our BHS Stage Three riding exams get taken very quickly.
Our exam dates for 2017 are as follows:
British Horse Society Stage Three
Tuesday 25th April
Tuesday 19th September
British Horse Society Preliminary Teaching Test
Tuesday 9th May
Tuesday 3rd October
British Horse Society Stage Two
Tuesday 7th February
Tuesday 11th July
Tuesday 7th November
We run weekly training sessions for all exams on either a one to one or group basis. All our exam training is carried out by Phillippa Founds BHSII, BScHons, UKCCL3, TAQA L3 assessor, with excellent pass rates for all exams. Here at Cheshire Riding School we have superb horses which have been selected for their training and temperament. Training with us gives exam candidates the opportunity to gain experience of riding exam type horses along with knowledge and exam technique. If you would like an assessment lesson or are working towards an exam in the future and would like an evaluation of your riding please get in touch.
We will hold regular private cross country lessons from March on wards (weather permitting) however please be aware that we do not take clients cross country 10 days before an exam as we like to preserve our horses.
We will confirm our riding and road safety training and exam dates in January. We will run our riding and road safety exams and training in plenty of time prior to our BHS stage Two exams.
We would like to wish all our exam candidates the best of luck in securing their exam dates, and we will look forward to seeing you all for training soon.
On October 4, 2016
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British Horse Society PTT Training Day
We will be holding a British Horse Society Preliminary Teaching training day on Wednesday 30th November. The day will be taken by our Chief Instructor Phillippa Founds BHSII, BSc Hons, UKCCL3 coach, TAQA L3 assessor. Phillippa has been training PTT students for over 10 years and has a 100% pass rate. Phillippa is up to date with the coaching elements of the exam, lesson planning and all the health and safety aspects which need to be taken in to consideration.
The he day will run from 9 am until 2pm and will cover lesson planning, group jump and flat lessons. There will be riders available to ride and suitable exam horses will be used for the sessions. During the group lessons attendees will all have the opportunity to teach, and will gain constructive but encouraging feedback throughout. The aim will be to work from a lesson plan and ensure the correct coaching and teaching technique is used in order to promote improvement in the horses and riders used.
We will also look at the lead rein and lunge lessons. We will discuss suitable exercises to be used to show improvement in both the beginner and improver riders. There will be an opportunity for attendees to either coach a lead rein lesson or a lunge lesson. Feedback will be given throughout and there will be group discussions to promote involvement and bounce ideas off each other.
The day will involve all attendees and will aim to encourage and improve confidence in the coaches style. There will be chance throughout to ask questions regarding portfolio building and the lecture subjects.
The he day is advanced booking only and full payment is required on booking. The cost of the day is £90 and attendees should come dressed for coaching and dealing with horses. A pen and paper will be required and for those who have already completed their lesson plans these should be brought along for Phillippa to read and make adjustments as required.
On September 30, 2016
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British Horse Society Stage Two Training
We have British Horse Society Stage Two training days on Wednesday 1oth and 16th of November with our Chief Instructor Phillippa Founds BHSII, BSc Hons, UKCC L3 coach and TAQA L3 assessor. The aim of the day is to provide attendees with exam technique and to help them to build their confidence in time for their exam. Phillippa has been training students for their stage two exam for over ten years with excellent pass rates. Phillippa understands the stresses of exams and can will give constructive feedback to help you gain as much as possible from the day.
British Horse Society Stage Two Training is aimed at those who are taking their exam here at Cheshire Riding School on the 22nd of November or those looking at taking it in the future. The day will consist of two hours of theory and practical with an aim of covering the stage two syllabus. There will be group discussions and questioning and will run in an exam format, which will allow attendees to gain a feel for how the exam will run.
During the day we will lunge suitable exam horses. There will be a discussion on the tack used, ha felling of the equipment, relevant health and safety followed by the chance to lunge. Phillippa will assist as required and be able to give you useful hints and tips to improve both your lungeing technique and horses way of going. Phillippa encourages questions throughout all aspects of the stable management and lungeing.
The riding will be one hours flatwork followed by one hours jumping and will be carried out on the horses being used in our exam. This is a great way of seeing the horses that will be used, riding as part of a group and discussing the feedback the examiners will require on the horses way of going. Phillippa will coach the session and deliver relevant feedback to riders as required. Each rider will receive individual feedback at the end of each riding section.
All attendees should come dressed for riding and being around horses. The days can be booked fully at a cost of £90 for the five hours or alternatively you can book just the riding for £60 or the stable management for £45. We will discount the days to £80 each for those who book both full days. Full payment is required on booking in order to secure your space. If you require more information please contact our reception on 01606 892111
On September 30, 2016
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Macmillan Coffee Morning Friday 7
We are pleased to be supporting Macmillan by hosting a coffee morning to help raise much needed funds. The charity Macmillan is one that is close to the heart of several of our staff and clients and we love to support a good cause.
Our coffee morning takes place on Friday 7th October and starts with a hack. We will be hacking from 10.30 am for an hour around our farm ride, before returning back to the yard for coffee, cake and lots of fun. We will have a raffle running with some fantastic prizes to be won, and of course some delicious cakes for you to purchase.
The hack books up fast with the cost of the ride being donated to charity. We have several groups of riders riding which will all start out together then branch off around the farm ride so that those who want a canter can head off and those riders who want a gentler ride can also enjoy a stroll.
We also open the morning up to our riders who don’t yet fancy a hack. The morning will give those who aren’t riding a chance to socialise, make new friends and take part in lots of horsey chat.
All bookings to to be made through reception by calling 01606 892111. We will ask be selling raffle tickets in reception for those who can’t make the morning but who would still like to donate. We hope to see you all here, enjoying cake, making friends and raising money for this fantastic charity.
On August 25, 2016
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British Horse Society ITT training
Sarah Simpson BHSI , Chief Assessor will be coaching a BHS ITT training day on Monday 28th November from 9am until 2pm. The day will cover several aspects of the exam from a practical point of view. Sarah is a very experienced assessor and regularly assesses the ITT exam, so fully understands the level of coaching, experience and knowledge required to gain the all important pass.
The day will allow all those attending to coach several riders at the level to be expected for the ITT exam. We will have riders riding on the flat, Show jumping and there will also be a chance for simulated cross country. Sarah will give all attendees ample time to coach riders and give valuable feedback to enable you to go away and progress further.
Those attending will form part of a small group, which allows time to assist and watch each other and ask questions to Sarah throughout. Those attending are welcome to get involved in the coaching or watch and learn from each other. The day is tailored to those who have booked the exam or to those who want to be assessed for competence at this level.
The training day is to be booked directly through reception on 01606 892111 with full payment required to secure your place. All attendees to be dressed to teach, to include hat and gloves to lunge if required. Please bring your lunch/ snack to be eaten during the day as we run a busy schedule with no,lunch break scheduled.
On August 25, 2016
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Pony Club National Champs 16
On Tuesday 23rd August we took a team of four pony club members along with Cammy and Eddie to represent us at the Pony Club National Championships. It was a very early start for all involved to ensure the ponies were pampered and preened to perfection.
We set off in the horsebox at 6am to ensure we arrived at Chomondely Castle in good time. On arrival we unloaded Cammy and Eddie so that they could accustom themselves to their surroundings and relax before a thrilling day of competition.
First up in the dressage phase was Grace riding Cammy. Grace was as cool as a cucumber and rode the test with accuracy and feel and gained a fantastic mark. Cammy was totally un phased by the banners, cars, arenas and flags staying calm and relaxed throughout.
Jess then hopped on to Cammy and rode the same test. Jess gained the highest dressage score in her section with a near on hoof perfect test. The judges comments for both Jess and Cammy were fantastic!
Erin then represented us in the senior section riding our very own super cob Eddie. The dressage test was a more difficult one and Eddie was more forwards than normal! Another great score from the duo meant that we were doing great in the team competition.
Last up in the dressage phase was Paige riding Eddie. This was Paige’s first time at champs and she was feeling a little nervous. Again Paige rode a good test to receive some super feedback from the judges.
In the afternoon we had the show jumping. Jess and Grace both rode clear rounds on Cammy and demonstrated some rather stylish rounds. The girls were followed up with Erin and Paige riding Eddie who both unfortunately had a fence down.
In the afternoon we had the prize giving. After waiting around excitedly for a couple of hours we were thrilled with he results. Jess WON her section and gained the best new comer award, Grace was Fourth which for a 9 year old is absolutely fantastic. The team came overall 7th in the centre equitation and 5th in the tack and turnout phase.
Overall we had a wonderful experience. Our team of horses, staff and pony club children make our pony club one of the best. We are already excited for next year!! Roll on 2017.
On August 25, 2016
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We are pleased to announce further dates with our visiting Polocrosse coach Anna Kimber Tarbuck. Our Polocrosse sessions are split in to two hour sessions, with the first session aimed at our riders who are beginners in Polocrosse or improving on their basic skills. The second session is aimed at our more experienced Polocrosse players and is a much faster pace.
The game of Polocrosse teaches riders to work as part of a team. It involves great balance, throwing and catching techniques.
This is a great chance for our clients to have a go at Polocrosse. The session will teach you all the skills to catch, throw and handle your stick whilst on foot, before progressing to show casing your new skills on horseback!! Polocrosse is brilliant for those wanting a new challenge, to learn a new skill and to take part in a team game. Our visiting Polocrosse coach Anna is very friendly and accommodating and loves welcoming new players.
The pony club members who attended the last session found it great fun and are looking forward to our next session. Each session lasts 90 minutes and starts off with a warm up on foot, helping you to grasp the concept of throwing and catching the Polocrosse way. Once you have warmed up its time to mount and let the FUN really start! Riders will ride together and practise picking up, catching and throwing the ball in walk before progressing to the faster paces. Once this is mastered it’s time for a game!! Our riders will be split into teams of three, and will compete against each other to win the ball, this is great fun to be involved in whether you are riding or spectating! Be warned it gets noisy with all the cheering, and shouting for each other!! The session encourages team involvement, helps to cement relationships and gain new friends.
It is suitable for any rider who is able to control there pony in canter. We have strictly limited places, due to the nature of the session, so places will be given on a first come first serves basis. We require full payment at time of booking. Body protectors must be worn.
Our staff think this is so much fun we are sure our clients will! For more information or to book contact reception on 01606 89211 1
On August 9, 2016
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We have our next pony club show in Saturday September 10th. These shows are aimed at all our pony club members and are a chance to make friends, gain competition experience and most of all have fun.
Our pony club competitions run once a month and a points system is in place. All members receive points for each class which go towards our annual prize giving. The classes we run are suitable to all pony club members. All those who enter will receive a rosette and our dressage clients will receive a sheet so they know what to work on next time!
This month we have the following classes running
Handy pony – an obstacle course on your pony!
Fancy Dress – get all kitted out as you favourite super hero or Disney character
Intro dressage – aimed at our younger/ less experienced rider. This class can be ridden on the lead rein
Prelim dressage- for our members who are competent in canter
Mini jumping – for those starting out with their jumping/ not to high to encourage our nervous riders
Maxi jumping – for our more experienced or daring riders
The show provides are members with a fun and supportive evening. The competition is friendly and designed to encourage our members to have a go and enjoy their ponies.
All our classes are to be booked and paid for in reception. Riders to pick their favourite pony, who they must have ridden before. If you are unsure which class to enter speak to your instructor who will advise on the most suitable class and pony.
On August 8, 2016
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Riding & Road Safety Training & Exam
We have our third riding and road safety training & exam in the diary. Here at Cheshire Riding School we pride ourselves on the correct and effective training of all our riding and road safety students. In the past year riding and road safety has been at the forefront of the British Horse Society’s Dead Slow Campaign. The idea was to not only educate drivers but also riders on the correct way to ride and drive on the roads. The riding and road safety course is a great way to gain the education you require or to brush up on your riding and road safety skills.
As riders it is important to understand and know how to correctly and safely ride on the roads. Our training provides attendees with the knowledge and skills to ride more safely on the roads. All our training is carried out on site, starting in the classroom, progressing to practising your signalling and control of the horse on the simulated route, before tackling the roads. Our on site trainer Janet Lomax has been training riding and road safety for several years. During that time she has successfully trained over a hundred exam candidates and in 2015 had a 100% pass rate.
The riding and road safety exam is a pre requisite for the British Horse Society Stage Two exam. The exam needs to be taken and passed in good time to enable candidates to book their stage two exam.
All training will take place during the evenings from 6pm until 9pm. The training is to be booked and paid for in advance directly through Cheshire Riding School. The exam must be booked directly through the British Horse Society no later than four weeks before the exam. We strongly recommend booking early on to the exam, as we have a maximum number of twelve candidates and have been over subscribed on previous exams this year.
Our future training dates are:
Wednesday 7th September
Wednesday 14th September
Wednesday 21st September
Wednesday 28th September
The exam will be held on Wednesday 5th October during the day. To book www.bhs.org
On August 8, 2016
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We are pleased to be able to offer a BHS Intermediate Teaching Training day to those training towards the British Horse Society Intermediate Teaching certificate. The day will be taken by Sarah Simpson BHSI, Chief Assessor and will cover the coaching of a lunge, group and private dressage lesson. There will also be the chance to go through the theory of the exam and the examiner expectations.
We will be providing suitable horses and riders for the BHS Intermediate Teaching Training day to enable those attending to get e real feel for the requirements. Sarah is a Chief examiner for the exam and is full of up to date knowledge of the examination system. Sarah will be available throughout the day to answer questions and will give all attendees individual feedback. Attendees are advised to bring with them a copy of the syllabus which can be downloaded from the BHS website, along with a pen and paper to take valuable notes. During the day those attending will have the chance to take part in the delivery of the coaching sessions or if they prefer they can observe each session.
Due to the nature of the day there will be maximum numbers set, along with the possibility of riding. The day will run from 10am until 3pm with lunch eaten on the go to help get the best out of the day. Lunch is not provided and suitable clothing for teaching outside should be worn.
The day must be booked and paid for in advance. If you have any further questions please contact Phillippa on reception.
On June 29, 2016
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The school holidays are fast approaching and we have a jam packed itinerary to look forward to.
We have two pony fun days scheduled for Wednesday 3rd and 31st August which will be caked full of fun, fun and more fun. The days will run from 10am until 3pm and will consist of riding, games and handling of the ponies in a safe way. The days are aimed at children from age 4 with the day being fully supervised by our British Horse Society qualified staff. Those attending require a packed lunch and suitable clothing.
Pony Days are a great way for children to build their confidence around the ponies. Our pony days are scheduled for Monday 15th and Wednesday 24th August. Children will be placed in pairs to look after and care for a pony, learning how to muck out, groom and tack up. The day will consist of an hours riding and games and quizzes to test their knowledge. The days are open to children from age 4 and will run from 10 am until 3pm. A packed lunch and suitable clothing is required.
We we have a cross country hack with Suzie on Friday 5th August. The hack is aimed at our more experienced children who are competent in jumping. This is a fun packed hour taking place across our farm ride. Along the way riders will take a paddle in the stream, jump over the tyre jumps and have a gallop up our hill. Body protectors, sleeves and a skull cap must be worn.
Gymkhana games are always fun. There will be races to suit all with rosettes award at the end. We have a one hour gymkhana session scheduled for Friday 12th August at 2pm with Suzie. The session is just £15 and will book up fast.
ABRS helper training days will run on Monday 8th 1-4pm and Friday 26th August from 10-3pm. These days are designed for those who want to help out here at the stables. It will teach attendees how to handle the horses safely, tack up, groom, muck out and lead. All training will be logged and a Nationally recognised certificate will be gained on successful completion.
All our days are staffed with fully qualified members of our team. Our instructors have up to date DBS and child protection certificates.
All bookings are taken through reception and full payment is required at the time of booking.
On June 22, 2016
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