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Free downloads for riders 'Rider's
Position' and
'Riders position in motion'
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Learn to Ride in a Day
A golden opportunity to learn what a fun leisure activity riding can
be. We’ll help you master the basics in a single day.
Perfect for those planning a riding holiday or horseback safari, or
simply for those who’d prefer a condensed start to their learning,
our Learn to Ride in a Day Courses are hugely popular. Each
rider is assigned their own private instructor for the day and,
through a combination of ridden instruction and demonstration, will
be taught how to mount and dismount, sit correctly, increase and
decrease pace, communicate direction and gain more control of their
horse.
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Available |
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday |
Non-Member’s Price |
£190.00 |
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Session |
10.00am-3.00pm |
The
lunch hour gives you time to explore the bars, restaurants & shops
in Wimbledon Village. |
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Introductory
Course (Private)
Ideal for the complete
beginner or those with a little riding experience, this one-to-one
Introductory Course will, over six one-hour sessions, provide a thorough
grounding in basic horsemanship. Riders will learn the correct
position, along with the control and balance needed to further their
riding skills confidently and safely. Theory topics will help promote
understanding of and empathy with the horse.
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Available |
Tuesday-Friday
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Session |
10.00-11.15am or
1.45-3.00pm |
Duration |
6
sessions to be
booked in advance
and taken within a 6 week period |
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Non-Member's
Price |
£370.00 |
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Refresher One-Day Riding
Course
A perfect follow-up to the
Learn to Ride in a Day Course, or ideal for those who have ridden before
but would like to spend a day brushing away the cobwebs and brushing up
their skills! Each rider is assigned their own instructor for the
morning session
to ensure that they can focus and progress happily at their own pace.
They will then join a group lesson or hack in the afternoon.
Riders should be Level 3 or above. |
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Available |
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday |
Non-Member’s Price |
£175.00 |
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Session |
10.00am-3.00pm |
The
lunch hour gives you time to explore the bars, restaurants & shops
in Wimbledon Village. |
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Intensive Four Day Course
Available during half-term
and holiday periods, this course has been designed for ‘intermediate’
level riders (those familiar with trot diagonals, canter leads and basic
school movements) to consolidate their skills and focus on areas for
improvement. Over four half-day sessions instruction will focus on
the development of balance and a deeper seat through more subtle, yet
effective, use of the aids, while daily lecture/demos will illustrate
and clarify points covered. |
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Available |
Tuesday-Friday |
Start Dates |
This course is available for a group of 4
riders, minimum of one months' notice required.
4th-7th August, 2009 |
| Session |
9.00am-12.30pm |
Duration |
Four Days |
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Non-Member's Price |
£400.00 |
Member's Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
£245.00 |
Member's Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£280.00 |
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Get To Know Your Horse Course
Desperate for an
excuse to escape work or your domestic chores? Need some
quality ‘me’ time? Tired of the gym and over yoga? - after feedback
from some of our female clients, we decided to develop an idea
tailored for ladies who love to have fun and spend time with
like-minded people and, most importantly, love the idea of riding!
The Get To Know
Your Horse Course is suitable for women of all ages at any level
of riding ability who are keen to learn how to ride or to improve
their riding in a friendly, fun environment
We meet at 10.45am
every Wednesday for a 45 minute session of Horse Care and Stable
Management over coffee, followed by one hour’s riding.
We have a fantastic
selection of well-mannered horses and ponies on which you can learn,
along with qualified, sympathetic instructors to guide you on your
journey.
Stun friends and
family with your new found proficiency in all things equine! Join
the
Get To Know Your
Horse Course
and see what fun horse riding can be.
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Available |
Wednesdays |
Start
Dates |
22/4/09, 3/6/09, 9/9/09, 4/11/09 |
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Duration |
6
weeks |
Non
Member Beginner |
£425.00 |
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Non
Member Experienced |
£325.00 |
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Session |
10.45am-12.30pm |
Member
(if taken as
weekly ride) |
£50.00 |
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Member
(in addition
to weekly ride) |
£225.00 |
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Riding Inside
Out - One day Course
“Horses
are wonderful teachers because they are sensitive and immediate in
their response to us.”
The nature of the RIO workshops is one of exploration. Through
theory sessions, we will use techniques to improve mind/body
co-ordination and methods of physical and mental relaxation. We
will look at how our attitudes about life, ourselves and others can
affect our riding both positively and negatively.
During the riding session we gain firsthand experience of how our
attitudes and intentions are reflected back to us by our horse.
Thus, by using the horse almost as a mirror, we can learn a great
deal about the way we inhibit or enhance the horse’s performance.
In short, to ride well we need to have a balanced mind. This means
being able to focus one’s attention by steadying one’s thoughts and
emotions and freeing our bodies. This will allow you to be supple,
still and alert leading to the ultimate goal – a balanced horse who
is a delight to ride.
Who is RIO suitable for?
Anyone!
Because of the style of these workshops, with the emphasis being on
self discovery, we can work with all levels of ability from absolute
beginners to highly experienced and proficient riders. Everyone
learns from each other.
Read one rider's Testimonial here.
Who runs the Courses? –
Caroline Chalk MSTAT UKCP reg
Caroline
is passionate about riding (and horses) and is interested in
enabling people to get the very most out of their riding as sport,
recreation or profession. She is a Psychotherapist, Teacher of the
Alexander Technique, trainer and horse woman (BHS Trained). For
the last 21 years she worked freelance over a range of activities,
teaching in this country and abroad. She has been running the RIO
workshops for 7 years and has devised this course, which brings
together her interests in riding and personal development. |
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Available |
Tuesday |
Start
Dates |
Tuesday, 20th October, 2009 |
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Session |
9.30am-
5.00pm |
Duration |
One Day |
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Non-Member's
Price |
£210 |
Member's
Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
£135 |
Member's
Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£170 |
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Riding Inside Out
with Caroline Stevenson, BHSI
Ideal for
riders who want to improve their technique and confidence.
Caroline has been influenced by Mary Wanless and will be working
with some of the techniques that Mary has developed. |
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Thursdays |
Start dates |
23/4/09, 4/6/09, 10/9/09, 5/11/09 |
| Duration |
6 weeks |
Member (if taken as
weekly ride) |
£50 |
| Session
1.30-3.00 p.m. |
Member (in addition to
weekly ride) |
£225 |
| Non-Member |
£325 |
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Riding and Road Safety
with Caroline Stevenson, BHSI
The BHS Riding and Road Safety Test is taken by over 4,000
candidates a year and helps to educate riders in road safety in
order to minimise the risk involved when riding on the roads.
Training is available to all riders from 12 years of age and the
test is supported by the DETR.
For more information about the Exam
click hereI
Read our
Road Safety Guidelines |
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Available |
Tuesdays |
Start dates |
8/9/09 |
| Duration |
6 weeks |
Member (if taken as
weekly ride) |
free |
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2.00-3.15 p.m. |
Member (in addition to
weekly ride) |
£175 |
| Non-Member |
£275 |
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Fitness & Fun Course
Keen to burn
up to 400 calories an hour without going to the gym? Why slog away
for hours in a gym when you can have fun whilst getting fit with
your horse? This special new course will combine exercises and
stretches both on the ground and on your horse guaranteed to tone
your muscles and develop your fitness levels. |
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Wednesdays |
Start dates |
22/4/09, 3/6/09, 9/9/09, 4/11/09 |
| Duration |
6 weeks |
Member (if taken as
weekly ride) |
free |
| Session
1.45-3.00 p.m. |
Member (in addition to
weekly ride) |
£175 |
| Non-Member |
£275 |
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Book
now for the next series of short courses!
The following courses are six weeks in duration, being one session per
week. The content of each course varies, but most include group discussion
as well as professional demonstration and all of the ridden courses include
a minimum of one hour’s riding per lesson. These courses are free for Gold and Silver
Members. (Please note that we can arrange courses at alternative times
to suit your requirements – call or e-mail
Claire Mallett
in the office
for further information).
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Novice Course
This course has been
developed for those who have already progressed through walk to rising
trot and canter, and would like to develop their confidence and
experience. We will help you improve your position and technique in
order for you to become a more effective and sympathetic rider.
Discussion time will focus on understanding how the horse moves and
communication between horse and rider. |
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Available |
Wednesdays
Fridays |
Start Dates |
22/4/09, 3/6/09,
9/9/09, 4/11/09
24/4/09. 5/6/09, 11/9/09, 6/11/09 |
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Session |
2.00-3.00 |
Duration |
6 weeks |
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Non-Member's Price |
£275.00 |
Member's Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
free |
Member's Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£175.00 |
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Intermediate Course
Designed for those familiar
with trot diagonals, canter leads and basic school movements, this
course focuses on building experience and improving co-ordination and
balance in all three gaits so giving the rider confidence to progress
further. |
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Available |
Tuesdays 11.30-12.30
Wednesdays10.15
& 2.00
Thursdays 11.30-12.30
Fridays
11.30-12.30 |
Start Dates |
21/4/09, 2/6/09,
8/9/09,
3/11/09
22/4/09, 3/6/09,
9/9/09, 4/11/09
23/4/09, 4/6/09,
10/9/09, 5/11/09
24/4/09. 5/6/09,
11/9/09, 6/11/09 |
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see above |
Duration |
6 weeks |
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Non-Member's Price |
£275.00 |
Member's Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
free |
Member's Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£175.00 |
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Advanced Course
This course has been
developed for the more experienced rider, already competent in all three
paces and keen to develop the finesse to take their riding to the next
level. Goals are a deeper seat and more effective use of the aids. The
emphasis will be on the use of the half-halt, working into the bridle
and the principles of lateral work. Riders will be able to work at a
more advanced level, and will have a greater understanding of how to
improve the horse’s performance.
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Available |
Tuesdays 9.00 & 10.15am
Thursdays 10.15-11.15am
Fridays9.00,10.15,& 2.00pm |
Start Dates |
21/4/09, 2/6/09,
8/9/09, 3/11/09
23/4/09, 4/6/09,
10/9/09, 5/11/09
24/4/09. 5/6/09,
11/9/09, 6/11/09 |
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Session |
1.45-3.00pm |
Duration |
6 weeks |
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Non-Member's Price |
£275.00 |
Member's Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
free |
Member's Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£175.00 |
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Introductory/Novice Show
Jumping Course (1¼ hours)
If you’re confident in all
three paces, are
able to ride school movements accurately and in full control and
you’ve often watched enviously as horse and rider effortlessly pop
fences, this is the course for you. Starting with simple pole work and
progressing through grid work, this course aims to give you the skills
and confidence needed to achieve the ultimate goal of an accurate and
fluent round over a small course of fences. |
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Available |
Intermediate
Thursdays 2.00-3.15pm |
Start Dates |
23/4/09, 4/6/09, 10/9/09, 5/11/09 |
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Session |
1¼ hours |
Duration |
6 weeks |
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Non-Member's
Price |
£275.00 |
Member's
Price (if taken
as weekly ride) |
free |
Member's
Price (in
addition to weekly ride) |
£175.00 |
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The following Courses are six weeks in duration but
include two hours of riding time each
week.
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The Independent Rider
This excellent new
course, taken by Joanna Hadas BHSAI, will cover all the topics
necessary to ensure that you become proficient and competent
horsemen. Subjects covered will include preparation and care of
your horse before and after riding, riding and road safety, hacking
etiquette, developing and maintaining a balanced and secure seat,
independent schooling in the arena in all paces, etc. |
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Wednesdays |
Start dates |
22/4/09, 3/6/09, 9/9/09, 4/11/09 |
| Duration |
6 weeks |
Member (if taken as
weekly ride) |
£175 |
| Session
10.15-12.30
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Member (in addition to
weekly ride) |
£350 |
| Non-Member |
£500 |
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Improver Dressage Course
Designed for those riders
at Preliminary (basic) dressage level, able to ride in a forward and
balanced manner, this course will work towards achieving greater
engagement and the ability to vary tempo within any gait, as well as
creating and maintaining impulsion through accurate transitions. Rein
back and lengthening will also be covered, and the course will work
towards riding a Novice dressage test on the final day. |
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Available |
Thursdays
Fridays |
Start Dates |
23/4/09, 4/6/09,
10/9/09, 5/11/09
24/4/09. 5/6/09, 11/9/09, 6/11/09 |
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Session |
10.15am-12.15pm |
Duration |
6 weeks |
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Non-Member's Price |
£500.00 |
Member's Price
(if taken as weekly ride) |
£175.00 |
Member's Price
(in addition to weekly ride) |
£350.00 |
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Please
note that numbers are strictly limited to 4 - 6 riders on each Course
(dependent on course) so do please book early to avoid disappointment. You
do not need to be a Wimbledon Village Stables Member to participate,
although Members will receive priority when booking. Bookings for
Non-Members will only be confirmed on receipt of a completed Booking Form
accompanied by a £50.00 deposit. (Booking forms available via e-mail or
from the office.)
WIMBLEDON
VILLAGE STABLES INSTRUCTORS TIMETABLE 2009
Click here
to read about our Instructors
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WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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9.00-10.00 |
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9.00-11.00 |
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9.00-10.00 |
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9.00-10.00 |
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One hour |
Two hour |
One hour |
One hour |
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Advanced
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Stage 2 |
Intermediate |
Training Hack |
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Natalija |
Kirsty |
Lisa |
Donna |
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10.15-11.15 |
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10.15-11.15 |
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10.15-11.15 |
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10.15-11.15 |
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One hour |
One hour |
One hour |
One hour |
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Advanced
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Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
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Caroline |
Caroline |
Lisa |
Lisa |
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10.30-12.30 |
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10.30-12.30 |
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10.30-12.30 |
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10.30-12.30 |
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Two hour |
Two hour |
Two hour |
Two hour |
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Stage 2 |
Stage 1 |
Dressage |
Dressage |
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Jenny |
Donna |
Jenny |
Jenny |
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10.15-12.15 |
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10.45-12.30 |
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11.30-12.30 |
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10.15-12.15 |
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Two hour |
1½ hour |
One hour |
Two hour |
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Park Ride |
Special |
Intermediate |
Park Ride |
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Maria |
Joanna |
Caroline |
Maria |
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11.30-12.30 |
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2.00-3.00 |
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1.45-3.00 |
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11.30-12.30 |
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One Hour |
One hour |
1 1/4 hour |
One hour |
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Novice |
Novice/Track |
Special
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Intermediate |
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Donna |
Kirsty |
Caroline |
Caroline |
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lessons shown on this chart all the instructors are available at any
other times for private, semi-private lessons, private and
semi-private hacks, jumping lessons and training hacks. |
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1.45-3.00 |
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2.00-3.00 |
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2.00-3.00 |
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1 hour |
One hour |
One hour |
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Intermediate |
Jumping |
Novice |
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Lisa |
Jenny |
Joanna |
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MEMBERSHIP OF WIMBLEDON VILLAGE STABLES
For around £30 per week (off peak)
or £35 (peak time)
you can enjoy a one hour ride or lesson every week, a full programme of activities
organised for members (see newsletter) priority bookings, and many of the SHORT
COURSES above are FREE for Members.
Annual Memberships offer
even greater savings with ONE MONTH FREE!
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