Training
We offer training clinics in pole work, jumping, flatwork, dressage & cross country throughout the year at various venues. This is aimed at all levels so there is something for everyone.
Dressage Test Riding Sessions
Date: Saturday 17th May
Meet up & ride out together over the Gaddesden Estate Ride Date: Saturday morning 24th May
Starting times: Park & be ready to ride 9am.
Venue: Gaddesden Place, Briden’s Camp, Red Lion Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6EX
Parking: Down the driveway to Gaddesden stables & RDA centre.
The ride: Will hack out over the Gaddesden Estate – 8 miles of off road riding with very little road work. There are optional XC jumps on the ride.
Ride Leader: Leah Upton will be leading the ride and anyone interested in joining the group ride – please contact Leah: 07790218085. Limited to places to 5 / 6 club members
Cost: £20 per rider.
Closing date: is 10th May.
instructor profiles
Natasha Pirie Morrell
Natasha is a qualified British Show Jumping UKCC Level 3 instructor, she is an experienced rider who competes her & clients horses up from Novice – 1.40m.
Natasha has a wealth of experience teaching riders of all abilities & makes training sessions challenging & fun.
Georgie Dalton
Georgie is a former event rider who competed on the young rider team & later represented GB at the European Championships. Achievements include 7th Badminton in 2008. Now she concentrates on coaching riders of all ages
Michaela Burke
Michaela is a freelance dressage trainer who has competed up to PSG level.
She offers instruction in pole work exercises, flatwork & dressage.
She enjoys teaching riders of all abilities and training combinations to improve their marks.
With her experience, she is good at inspiring riders to improve and gain confidence in their riding.
Gail Allum
Gail offers flatwork or dressage training.
She is a qualified BHSAI instructor, dressage rider who competes regularly in BD from Novice to Advanced Medium. Teaches riders through the levels.
Anna Smallwood
Anna is a qualified BHSII & the OBH South pony club chief instructor, teaching riders of all abilities including ‘A test’ candidates. She is an excellent & knowledgeable speaker for many of our ‘Horse Knowledge Club’ evening talks & demonstrations on equine subjects which we have covered over the last few years.