Smithstone’s Summer School
Summer fun for all ages & abilities
A fun-filled summer programme, designed to teach and encourage a further understanding of the sport. From basic care to equine behaviour we will cover a range of subjects to further the knowledge of pupils throughout the summer. Theres so much more to just riding! Join us in a journey in further understanding horses
Crash course in the A-Z of everything horsey!
Subjects Include:
Horse Care
Stable Management
Horse Care
Grooming, points of the horse, feeding, dietary requirements, signs of illness, exercise, turnout & more
Riding
Stable Management
Horse Care
English, Western & Bareback!
Terminology, equipment, methods of training & more
Stable Management
Stable Management
Stable Management
Basic requirements, health & safety, responsibilities, hygiene, bio security & more
Horse Behaviour
Horse Behaviour
Stable Management
Reading behaviour, warning signs, training methods, learning, natural behaviour & more
Games
Horse Behaviour
Road Safety
Both on and off the horses!
Road Safety
Horse Behaviour
Road Safety
Do’s & Don’t’s out on the road, safety, when to dismount/mount, speed limits, signals, hand signals & more
Dates:
Every Tuesday & Thursday of the Summer Holidays!
28/06/2022
Introduction to Summer School
9am
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3pm
Smithstone EC
28/06/2022
Introduction to Summer School
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
30/06/2022
Horse Care
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
30/06/2022
Horse Care
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
05/07/2022
Riding & Riding Equipment
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
05/07/2022
Riding & Riding Equipment
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
07/07/2022
Stable Management
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
07/07/2022
Stable Management
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
12/07/2022
Riding Road Safety
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
12/07/2022
Riding Road Safety
9am
-
3pm
Smithstone EC
More Events
Further Information:
No previous riding experience required
Whether its your first time or you’ve been riding for years, come along and join in for the superb Summer School!
All equipment provided
Hats are available to use throughout the duration
Age Requirements
Minimum age: 5 years old
Maximum age: 15 years old
Max. Weight: 10 stone
Bring a packed-lunch
Seating area for having lunch. Please bring ’school friendly’ packed lunches, e.g. no nut products
Suitable clothing and footwear
Suitable waterproofs and non-dangerous clothing is required at all times. If you are unsure, please contact a member of staff for clarification. Under no circumstances will trainers or sandles be permitted on or around the yard at any time.
Wellies may be required depending on weather.
Please see ‘Rider Code of Conduct’ for suitable riding footwear
Rider Code of Conduct
Please see Rider Code of Conduct by following the link which must be agreed to prior to drop off
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