Activities
Lessons
Hacking
Day Courses
3 Day Pony Events
Hen Parties
Corporate Activities
Tariff
Lessons
Our lessons are based on offering clients safe, progressive and
interesting instruction - the added ingredient being plenty of
fun for horse and rider.
Young Riders' Lessons
Usually run Saturday mornings and after school, for riders under 7 years as their needs are very different from the older children. These half-hour classes are well supervised, each child having a helper who will lead or walk alongside the pony assisting the young rider. The emphasis is on learning and safety, with games and fun playing an important part.
For the Tinies
By popular demand, we are now able to offer riding sessions for the 3-4 year old. These sessions are 20 minutes long. Please contact us for details.
Children's half-hour Lessons
From
4 years upwards; recommended for the
beginner child, these lessons are carefully supervised. All
beginners are on a
leading rein with a competent and friendly leader who has been
carefully trained to assist in providing the child with helpful
advice and assisting the instructor in the safe conduct of the
lesson. Games and exercise to develop confidence and an
understanding between pony and child also play a part. We feel
that every young child should be aware that the pony is an
animal with feelings not unlike our own and should not be
discarded after riding, like a toy.
One Hour Group Lessons for Children
After initial introductory half-hour lessons, most children will feel ready to join a one hour class. These obviously give plenty of scope to the more experience rider. During one hour lessons, the basic skills in walk, trot and canter will be practiced as well as exercises to improve balance and co-ordination, reinforcing that special relationship between rider and their horse.
One Hour Group Lessons for Adults
Look out for our
special 25th Anniversary offers throughout the year
These take place
weekdays and weekends and may appeal if you are a
beginner or have decided to take up riding again after a break
and want to spend some time in the countryside learning or
improving in a friendly class of riders with similar ambitions.
Early lessons may be physically demanding, but they will be
enjoyable and rewarding.
For the enthusiastic rider, there are a series of progressive rising tests which they can work towards. Please discuss this with your instructor.
Private Lessons
Ideal
for those wishing to improve their Dressage, Showjumping etc. These lessons are
tailor-made for the individual, often taking the form of a lunge
lesson where the
client and the instructor can work on a one-to-one basis.
Suitable for the beginner, novice, improver or advanced but not
recommended for the younger child as we feel the format to be
too intensive.
A wonderful way to see the beautiful Surrey Hills countryside. All hacks are escorted with a high regard for safety. All one hour hacks are off-road along peaceful woodland tracks and bridleways.
Pony Days
These
are extremely popular and run every Wednesday in all school
holidays. Suitable for all levels of rider; from the young
beginner to the more advanced teenager. A whole day with their
'own' pony helps to increase confidence and improve handling
techniques encouraging the rider to develop an empathy with
their pony.
Tuition is given for everything and the children's days are well supervised - a whole day of fun!
Adult Day Courses
We offer course for adults in 'horsemastership', in these courses we cover a number of topics relating to the care, management and working of the horse. B.H.S. Stage I and Horse Owner Certificates Levels I - IV run regularly.
Each rider has their own pony
to take care of, groom, tack up and of course, lots and lots of
riding!
3 days of fantastic pony activities. All the time learning so many new things about pony care and riding. Lots of fun and rosettes - a brilliant way to make lots of new friends.
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What an interesting and unusual way to celebrate with your friends. We are flexible and can offer you a leisurely hack in the countryside, a fun lesson in the school or even a horse-drawn carriage ride. Carriage Drives also available
Corporate
Activities
We can offer equine related activity days; ideal for young (or
not so young!) executives who need a break from office routine.
Time for an injection of country air with hads-on fun and no
riding experience necessary - satisfaction guaranteed!
Activities are varied and tailored to your needs, but could
include:
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Introduction to the horse
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Grooming and tacking up
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Demonstration of mounting and riding in walk and trot
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Riding session
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Care of horse in stable
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Demonstrations of lunging, long reigning and carriage driving
A light lunch with tea and coffee is included
As Beechwood is approved by
both the BHS and ABRS, we are able to offer our riders the
opportunity to train for the Progressive Riding Certificate and
we run un-mounted courses for all levels of the Horse Owner's
Certificate.
Prices
| Child 1/2 Hour (group) | £18 |
| Child 1 Hour (group) | £30 |
| Adult 1 Hour (group) | £35 |
| Private Lesson | £50 |
| Semi-Private - 1 Hour Lesson | £45 |
| Adult 2 Hour Hack | £55 |
| Children's Pony Day | *£50 |
| Pony for the Week | £175 |
| Adult Day Course | P.O.A |
| Horse for the Week (Adult) | £250 |
| Pony Parties (per child) | £30 |
| Corporate Days | P.O.A. |
| Hat Hire (Half Hour) | £0.50 |
| Hat Hire (One Hour) | £1 |
* There is a £5 discount if you book and pay for the Children's & Adult Day Courses in advance.
Look out for our Special
Events and Anniversary Discount
For new riders who can only ride at weekends, and would prefer
to start with private lessons, we offer a block of 5 private
lessons at £40 each - total £200 to be paid in advance.
