Equitation courses for teenagers and young adults.

SUMMER RIDING CAMP:
The Summer Riding Camp available from April to September suits teenagers and young adults who want to spend some time over the Summer 'immersed' in horses. Accompanied children under 14yrs are also welcome but only with their own ponies as we do not have any 'school' ponies. (NB. We are not able to provide supervision for unaccompanied children)

Novice riders as well as more experienced riders and serious competitors can come on our Summer camps.

You can come for as long as you want. Arrivals are on a Sunday afternoon to start riding on Monday morning finishing with a competition Saturday afternoon.

If you are staying longer than a week, Monday is the horses' rest day, you can go shopping, sightseeing, do other sports or just stay and relax or play games at the Centre.

YOUR DAILY PROGRAMME:
Unless you come with your own horse or pony, you will be offered the chance to care for a horse on arrival. This is yours to care for under supervision throughout your holiday.

Time before breakfast and late afternoon is spent looking after your horse and stable. During the day you will have two riding lessons and receive training in the care of horses and stable management.

The afternoon will include practical training in lungeing, long-reining,plaiting etc.

For those who opt for the INTENSIVE holiday a third group lesson takes place every day in the afternoon or evening. It is also possible to book in extra private lessons if you want, but try and arrange these before you come to avoid disappointment.

ENTERTAINMENT:
There may be a visit to a local horse show or other attractions, such as the local swimming pool, or the amusement park at Lightwater Valley... In the evenings there are barbecues, games or visits to the cinema, bowling or karting. You will need some extra money (£50-100 p.wk)to pay for these.

LANGUAGE LESSONS:
The Centre offers an English lesson programme for people wanting to improve their English. This option includes 8 hours per week of English conversation with our Instructors at the Centre. This is a classroom based programme but is not like a language college. Emphasis is placed on improving confidence in speaking English with new friends and is mainly focused on subjects relating to the horse and riding.

It is also possible to arrange a formal English Language course through the Harrogate Tutorial College in the afternoons, which involves taking the bus or taxi to Harrogate each day. If you are interested in this option we can put you in touch with the College.

THE HORSES:
Our holidays are instructional rather than treking or trail riding and so we keep horses of different types and standards. For novice riders we have horses which are quiet and sensible. If you are a more competent rider we have horses which are suitable for learning dressage or jumping to a higher level - some of which are quite keen.

ACCOMMODATION:
The Students' Chalet provides good accommodation suitable for teenagers and young adults, incoporating twin rooms and small dormitories each with own wash basin and central heating. Shower facilities are provided in each block. All meals are prepared by the Centre's cook and are served in the students' dining room. A student common room is provided with TV and video for use in the evenings.