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.
Meet up & ride out on the Bluebell Ride
Explore Greens and Country on horseback.
Venue: Wakes End Farm Equestrian, Eversholt, MK17 9FB (w3w://season.honeybees.sooner)
Date: Good Friday 18th April
Starting times: From 9am onwards
Parking for trailers and Lorries will be at Wakes End Farm to book parking: payment is £5 for parking at Wakes End Farm to go: www.wakesendfarm.co.uk - click on Park and Ride – booking page
You select the date and can book from 8am onward. Pay online.
There are two marked routes: Approximately 7 1/2 miles, but can be extended to 12 miles.
There is a fee for parking.
There are just two road bridges that go over the M1 motorway. Otherwise there are lots of bridleways and just a couple of short sections on the roads.
Please contact: Leah Upton if you would like to join in. Email: leah.upton@hotmail.comor text: 07790 218085
For the maps and information please check out – please see below.
Working Equitation Training Clinic
Date: Saturday 3rd May
Instructor: Tracy Young Balanced Riding, Dressage, Equitation and Horsemanship
Venue: Church Farm, Church Lane, Slapton, LU7 9BX
Cost: Three riders sharing @ £35 each x 1 hour session.
(Price includes instruction, equipment & arena hire).
To book a place: Please contact Elizabeth Rollinson
Email: liz.rollinson@btinternet.com or text: 07771 87041
Payments: To secure a place: OBHRC bank account. Sort Code: 30-92-77
Account no: 01474131 Ref: Equitation + surname
Closing date for bookings: Sunday 27th April.
What is Working Equitation?
Have fun learning about this discipline, which combines dressage with an obstacle course (this phase is termed ease of handling) But it’s about learning how to ride with more balance, accuracy & direction.
Each one hour session is suitable for all riding abilities from those who just want to do walk & trot to advanced combinations. With a chance to learn how to ride a slalom, rein back, square halts, negotiate the sideways pole, the gate, the pen, ride the barrels and use a long pole to pick up a ring.
This is a great way to develop relationships with your horse/ pony and improving riding skills, control and precision not just for Working Equitation, but for all disciplines and hacking out.
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.