Introductory Improve Your Riding - Starting 11th January 2017: Site Broomfield Hall

Course

In Derby

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Derby

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course Summary:
This is a riding-only course designed for those who can confidently walk, trot and canter. It is a fun course tailor-made to meet the needs of participants and designed to build rider balance and increase riding skills.
Entry requirements
Learners must be at least 14 years of age and will need to be able to walk, trot and canter and be independent from the rein, i.e. not balancing the body weight on the horse’s mouth.
We do not accept beginner riders, but can recommend approved centres where you could start riding.
In order to ensure the welfare of our horses, we operate a personal weight restriction of no more than 13 stone. All riders will be weighed prior to the start of the course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Derby (Derbyshire)
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Broomfield Hall, Morley, Ilkeston, DE7 6DN

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Course Content: We work on improving the balance technique and competence of the rider. Towards the end of the course, we introduce work in the light seat over poles and jump small fences. How will I be assessed? There is no formal assessment although you will receive verbal feedback during and at the end of each lesson and will be set targets for improvement. Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required? You will be required to supply your own: Correctly fitted and up to current safety standard riding hat Correctly fitted and up to current safety standard riding gloves Correctly fitted and up to current safety standard riding footwear Correctly fitted and up to current safety standard body protectors What can I do after this course? Derby College offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening Equine courses – please see the Derby College Equestrian website at www.derby-college.ac.uk/equestrian-centre We also run a wide range of other courses covering land-based topics - please see the Derby College Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.

Introductory Improve Your Riding - Starting 11th January 2017: Site Broomfield Hall

Price on request