Intensive Days & Summer Programmes

Available as bespoke packages. Group enquiries welcome.

Whether you’re eager to improve your riding skills, prepare for your BHS assessments, or simply want to spend more time with horses, we can help you organise your day. Our intensive training days and summer programmes can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Plus, our on-site café and restaurant, Equus, will keep you energised throughout your training.

Tailored Programmes

Our intensive days and summer programmes are available on both a private and group basis. Here’s a sample schedule for an intensive day:

Sample Intensive Day Schedule

  • 9:00 AM: Breakfast at Equus

  • 10:00 AM: Riding Session

  • 11:00 AM: Stable Management Lecture

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch at Equus

  • 1:30 PM: Riding Session

  • 2:30 PM: Stable Management Lecture

  • 3:30 PM: Refreshments

  • 4:30 PM: Finish

Many of our clients prefer to combine their programme with BHS Challenge Awards, which provide more structured training.

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Practical Stable Management Lectures

Our practical stable management lectures are a fantastic way to learn the ins and outs of horse care. Participants can choose from a variety of topics, including:

  • Safety around the yard

  • Tack and how to clean tack

  • Horse behaviour and health

  • Turning out, leading, and trotting up a horse

  • Rules of feeding and types of feed

  • Grooming techniques

  • Understanding and using rugs

  • Hoof health

  • Describing a horse and identifying points of a horse

  • Mucking out

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Packages and Pricing

For pricing and bespoke packages, please email us with the following details:

  • Number of riders in the group

  • Riding levels

  • Preferred dates

  • Desired hours of riding and stable management lectures

  • Need for breakfast and lunch on-site

Safety Information

All our teaching staff have taken safeguarding courses.
All staff are DBS checked.
All horses go through strict risk assessment for riding school, and are constantly under review.
We implement strict health and safety policy at the riding centre.
We received a 5* inspection rating from our local council, who regularly reviews us.