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.
"A horse gallops with its lungs, perseveres with its heart, and wins
with its character." Tessio
"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
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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
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"No hour of life is wasted that is
spent in the saddle"
Winston Churchill
"There is something about the
outside of a horse
that is good for the inside of a man." Winston
Churchill
One hour private
ride or lesson,
You and your
dedicated instructor will work closely and the lesson will be
tailored to you suit your skills and personal objectives.
This may take place on the tracks or include some time in the
schooling arena. Recommended for riders wanting to improve their
confidence or perfect their technique on a one-to-one basis.
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One hour private lessons for beginners or novice
riders.
If you're new to riding or a complete beginner you will be taught
on the tracks with a mounted Instructor either leading
you, or riding beside you if you are able to ride off the lead
rein. Your Instructor will ensure that you progress at a speed
which is safe and comfortable for you, making this the perfect
introduction to horse riding.
"The horse is God's gift to mankind"
Arabian Proverb
"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
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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 Training and 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
"A horse is a thing of such beauty
....none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself
in his splendor"- Xenophon
"The wind of heaven is that which
blows between a
horse's ears" Arabian Proverb
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
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All this and more……. There are a range of
Training and 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
What's On at WVS
page or you can view photos on
the WVS Photos Page.
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We also provide the opportunity for
our Members to work towards the Wimbledon Village Stables
Achievement Awards. These are designed
specifically for recreational riders. The aim is to develop
riding skills and increase awareness and knowledge. There are
five different levels with the stable management section covering
many of the subjects in the British Horse Society Stage One
Examination. They are designed to be fun, useful and challenging.
