Intensive Days/Summer Programmes

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 Intensive Days and Summer 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

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

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

Enquire Now

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.