Day One
Arrive today and settle into your chosen accommodation. We have two itineraries to choose from, the beginner/refresher programme right here, or the advanced programme that follows this one. Riding can start today if you arrive by lunchtime, if you can only arrive late we can offer the riding over just 2 days.
Beginners/Refreshers start with an introductory lesson this afternoon, if time allows we can arrange a trek out after your lesson along the local bridle paths in the beautiful countryside that surrounds the stables.
Day Two
After breakfast you will take the short drive back to the riding stables. This morning you will have 2 more sessions of instruction (with a rest in between to give you time to get your breath back!) We will aim to teach you how to understand the motion of your horse and to develop your initial balance preparing you for your equitation instruction. After lunch you will have a one hour stable management lesson that will teach you how to care for and handle your horse safely.
Day Three
After breakfast in the hotel you will be back at the stables once more for your final lesson - this is a great programme to move you closer to becoming a confident horse rider!
Beginner/Refresher Package price of £395pp in shared twin includes:
• 2 nights B&B accommodation
• Mix of 5 lessons and hacks out and a stable management session
For those travelling alone the cost is £495pp for a double room for single occupancy in the 2 star hotel or £550 pp in the 4 star hotel.
Advanced Programme
Day One
Arrive today and settle into your accommodation. If you arrive in time you can have a private lesson in the afternoon, if not your first riding day will start tomorrow.
Day Two
After breakfast you will be heading to the riding stables. This morning you will have another lesson to help you to develop a stronger and deeper seat which will enable you to influence your horse with the most subtle of aids. After the lesson you will enjoy an extended hack in the lovely countryside surrounding the stable.
Day Three
After breakfast you will enjoy a specialist riding lesson of your choice (dressage or jumping). If you would prefer to ride in the afternoon this can be arranged.
Advanced Package price of £425pp includes:
• 2 nights B&B accommodation twin room
• 3 flat/jump lessons (you choose), 1 x extended hack.
For those travelling alone the cost is £525pp for a double room for single occupancy in the 2 star hotel or £580 pp in the 4 star hotel.
The weight limit here is 14.5 stone
Customer Feedback:
"Arthur and I have had a great time on our riding break. The hotel was super with delicious food and comfortable rooms. The riding was fantastic. The stables are very well run and the tuition was excellent. As a beginner, Arthur preferred the lessons to the hacks, as he felt he learned more in the arena and enjoyed having some time without a leader. As a lapsed rider myself, I also enjoyed the lessons, though my legs might now disagree! The hacks were in lovely surroundings and we would definitely recommend this holiday."
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