CONFIDENCE BUILDING
The Confidence Building course is aimed at riders of any level who have experienced a drop in confidence for any reason. We use a variety of techniques in order to make the rider feel safer in the saddle while accomplishing progressive achievements.
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Our aim is to make you feel more confident riding in the arena, out hacking, and around horses in general. Participants should have some previous riding experience, although it does not matter particularly how much as we will alter the course to fit your level.
Progress Expectation
The expectation of progress is based on 7 days for relatively fit and healthy individuals. Our aim is for the rider to gain a substantial amount of confidence during the time spent with us. We will cover all aspects, whether your nerves are situational or general, we have a variety of techniques to help you gain as much confidence as you can throughout this course.
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Progress is specific to each individual, and confidence is as, if not more, important than capability. Although we have had many individuals who have achieved all of the above, that does not mean that you have to. We are always ready to alter the course programme to suit the rider to ensure that you achieve as much as your body will allow.
Entry Requirements
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You will need at least a little prior experience.
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The minimum age requirement is 17 years, there is no maximum age limit.
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The weight limit is 16 stone.
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We do consider exceptions to the above requirements. Please contact us to discuss the options.
Equipment Checklist
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Boots with a small, flat heel.
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Comfortable "old" clothing.
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Weather relative clothing.
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Helmet
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High Visibility Jacket / Tabbard
Half Day Programme
Morning
Afternoon
Half Day courses are available from April to October.
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This programme is subject to variations and purely to give you an idea of what to expect. We may make changes depending on weather conditions, rider progress, the length of your course, and/or unexpected circumstances.
There is a break during the day which is not stated in the programme as the times of these will vary and depend entirely on the riders on the course.
Full Day Programme
Day I
Day II
Full Day courses are available from November to March
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This programme is subject to variations and purely to give you an idea of what to expect. We may make changes depending on weather conditions, rider progress, the length of your course, and/or unexpected circumstances.
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There are several breaks during the day which are not stated in the programme as the times of these will vary and depend entirely on the riders on the course.
Day III, IV, V
Day VI
Day VI
All courses include:
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Horse riding lessons
Hacks of varying lengths
Stable Management
Lunging
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5+ Day courses also include:
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Trailer training
Long Reining
Basic Equine First Aid