Greenacres Stables Equestrian Centre
£786
CONFIDENCE BUILDER
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 5 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
Day I
Thursday
Lessons
Hacks
Groundwork
Education
45 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Lunging
Tack Identification
x2
x1
x1
Varied
Day II
Friday
Lessons
Hacks
Groundwork
Education
30 minutes
50 minutes
Long Reining
Lorinery
x2
x1
x1
x1
Day III
Saturday
Lessons
Hacks
Groundwork
Education
45 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Transport
Feed & Nutrition
x2
x1
x1
Varied
Day IV
Sunday
Lessons
Hacks
Groundwork
Education
45 minutes
3 hours
Long Reining
Anatomy
x2
x1
x1
x1
Day V
Monday
Lessons
Hacks
Groundwork
Education
45 minutes
2 hours
Lunging
Equine First Aid
x2
x1
N/A
Varied
All courses begin on a Thursday and end on a Monday.
Course times are 09:30 - 16:00
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All courses are lead by 2 instructors.
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Accomodation options are suggested but not included or arranged by us.
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Please get in touch with any queries via our contact form, email, phone, text or whatsapp.
We are located 4.5 miles from Ross on Wye, and 5.5 miles from Newhunt Horses tack shop. If you are unable to acquire any of the following equipment, it will certainly be possible to do so while you are here. If you are not bringing your own transport, there is a reliable bus service to Ross on Wye from the bus stop opposite the yard, and we would be more than happy to take you to Newhunt Horses.