Horse Riding

Bede’s Horse Riding Academy offers students an opportunity to have lessons in Horse Riding and caters for all levels, from those with no experience to Advanced riders. With personalised lessons, professional trainers, and well-trained horses, the Academy looks to improve understanding of skill and correct riding etiquette.

OBJECTIVES
• To understand and achieve safe position and handling of a pony or horse
• To demonstrate control and give effective signals to the pony or horse when mounted
• To recognise the importance of balance in walk and trot
• To be able to mount, ride and walk in trot independently
• To practise the canter transition (if possible)
• To experience riding on different terrains
• To ride over poles and fences (if possible)
• To develop riding skills and build your confidence
• To broaden vocabulary relating specifically to horse riding.

SUMMARY
Centres: Eastbourne, Windlesham, Dicker & Lancing (6-17 years)

Ages: 6 - 17 years

Venue: At riding stables near the centre. There may also be the opportunity for students to go on a hack (horseback walk) close to the riding stables

Hours: 4½ hours per week (3x 1½ hour sessions)

Dates: Eastbourne - Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Windlesham - Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Dicker - Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Lancing - Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Days: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced

Instruction: Students receive instruction in small groups

Fee: £345 per week

Minimum number of students is required for the Academy to run. If an Academy is cancelled, a refund will be given.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Students will be given additional tuition, extra to the three hours of riding, in Stable Management (horse care) at the riding stables. The Students height and weight is required for this academy.