Riding Lessons - the 3 o'clock!
The 3 o'clock riding lessons on a Saturday and Sunday afternoons are particular fun for advanced children - and any adults daring to join them.
A great time is usually had by all.
The riding lessons are normally held in the large outdoor menage, although when the weather is very bad they are moved into our new indoor school where riders, horses and spectators are kept warm and dry.
The lessons consist of flatwork exercises, normally circles and figure of eights in walk, trot and canter, together with pole work and jumping. As well as working as a group, the warm up session introduces children to working in 'open file', i.e. choosing independantly where to circle or change the rein etc. To the observor it sometimes appears chaotic as the children learn 'rights of way', but the instructor is very experienced and has it well under control! There have been no collisions or crashes to date!
The age range for this riding lesson is from about 8 to adult - riding ability is more important than age. It is a popular lesson for livery owners - especially during the winter months.
See the video below for an example of a typical lesson!
(Please note: the first time this video plays it may appear to stop and start - the second time it will play smoothly)
A great time is usually had by all.
The riding lessons are normally held in the large outdoor menage, although when the weather is very bad they are moved into our new indoor school where riders, horses and spectators are kept warm and dry.
The lessons consist of flatwork exercises, normally circles and figure of eights in walk, trot and canter, together with pole work and jumping. As well as working as a group, the warm up session introduces children to working in 'open file', i.e. choosing independantly where to circle or change the rein etc. To the observor it sometimes appears chaotic as the children learn 'rights of way', but the instructor is very experienced and has it well under control! There have been no collisions or crashes to date!
The age range for this riding lesson is from about 8 to adult - riding ability is more important than age. It is a popular lesson for livery owners - especially during the winter months.
See the video below for an example of a typical lesson!
(Please note: the first time this video plays it may appear to stop and start - the second time it will play smoothly)
