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 The horse is God's gift to mankind - Arabian Proverb |
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hour rides (hacks) One hour training hacks One hour class lessons One hour private ride or lesson One hour private lesson for beginners Semi-private ride or lesson Two hour riding session Two hour ride to Richmond Park Members Events Achievement Awards |
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One hour rides (hacks) If you are an experienced rider you can join a small group of riders and, accompanied by an knowledgeable instructor, explore the wonderful riding terrain of Wimbledon Common. The rides are varied and interesting and the Common changes beautifully with every season so you can be sure that you'll never get bored. Riding in the open also offers fantastic opportunities to experience what real riding is all about and it's a great way to improve your fitness levels. |
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 In riding a horse we borrow freedom - Helen Thomson |
One hour training hacks – like the above but different! Your instructor will train you while hacking to help improve your control. A challenging, but enjoyable, alternative to ring lessons – engaging your horse’s attention on the track is much more demanding than it is in the arena! You will learn about distances, control, independent working, changing pace and tempo and much, much more. Also recommended for riders wanting to join one hour rides in the future. > Back to top |
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One hour class lesson – Your short hack to one of the two all weather schooling arenas in the heart of the Common offers the ideal opportunity to warm up for your lesson and get to know your horse. Your lesson will include riders of a similar ability with similar ambitions but your instructor will ensure that you receive individual attention. The ride home is the perfect way to cool down and relax after the class and catch up with the other riders and your Instructor (session time includes ride to and from the arena). > Back to top |
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 Riding: the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground - Author unknown |
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One hour private lessons for beginners or novice
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 To ride a horse is to ride the sky - Author unknown |
Semi-private rides or lessons are also available if you specifically wish to ride with a friend or partner. They can include some time in the schooling arena or be based solely on the riding tracks. For reasons of safety they are always taken at pace that suits the least experienced rider. > Back to top |
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Two hour riding sessions are available on weekdays and we have some well established groups on weekday mornings at 10.15. You are able to spend longer in the arena and so they are very popular if you want to work towards your BHS exams or concentrate on your dressage or riding technique. See short courses for a full programme of two hour sessions. Private and semi-private two hour sessions are also very popular and can be tailor made to suit you. > Back to top |
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 The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears - Arabian Proverb
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Two hour rides to Richmond Park For a change of scene why not combine the sheltered wooded tracks of Wimbledon Common with the wide open space of Richmond Park and book a two hour ride. Experienced riders can join a small group or you can book to go privately or semi-privately if you wish. > Back to top
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All this and more……. There are a range of short courses run on weekdays in riding and stable management including our very popular 'Learn to Ride in a Day' Course. In addition we organise a number of other events for our Members, there are dressage competitions, jumping lessons, day rides, musical rides and Members can enter the ballot to take part in our Summer Horse Show in June or our Annual Sponsored Ride in October, and let’s not forget all the social events.. our Annual Ball, Summer Barbeques, trips to horse shows, and much more. Full details can be found in our newsletter. > Back to top
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