DRESSAGE TRAINING

Our underlying training Philosophy is based on the principle of co-operation rather than coercion. We want our horses to understand what we want to achieve. To do that we have to be clear in the aids or signals that we give them.

Giving clear aids is based on a number of factors that are at least theoreticallywithin the control of the rider. To apply them correctly is of course easier said than done. It all starts from a good basic position or posture of the rider combined with the right mental attitude and knowledge of the aids as well as knowing when and how to apply them correctly. Developing an understanding of the psychology of the horse and interpreting the feed back you get from the horse is also a vital part of the learning process for the rider.

TRAINING PACKAGES AVAILABLE

DURATION: You can come for a week or more, for weekends or short stays mid-week. The week starts on a Tuesday morning and finishes on a Sunday afternoon. Monday is the arrivals day and the horses' rest day.

THE HORSES: We keep a range of different types and standards of horse. For the novice rider we have horses, which are quiet and sensible but are trained in the basic movements of Dressage. If you are a more competent rider, we have horses, which are suitable for learning dressage to a higher level. If you would like to receive instruction in higher levels of Dressage then you should enquire about a 'tailor-made' course to suit your requirements.

THE STANDARD DRESSAGE COURSE:
Is suitable for novice or intermediate standard riders who are interested in dressage. It includes 2 group riding lessons each day shared with riders of similar ability. You can also book extra group or private lessons during the week. If possible these should be booked when applying for the course, to avoid disappointment. As well as the riding the programme includes a lecture or demonstration each day covering Dressage training. There are also opportunities to watch other horses and riders in training when you are not riding.

THE INTENSIVE DRESSAGE COURSE:

Includes 3 riding lessons each day shared with 1 or 2 riders of similar ability. If you come for the week three of the lessons will be Private and as well as that, three of the shared lessons will be with Jane or Christopher Bartle. You can also book extra group or private lessons during the week. If possible to avoid disappointment, these should be booked when applying for the course. As well as the riding lessons, the programme includes a lecture or demonstration each day covering Dressage training. There are also opportunities to watch other horses and riders in training when you are not riding.

'TAILOR-MADE' COURSES FOR ALL RIDERS:

If you don't find a programme here to suit you, let us know what you wantto do and we can put together a training course to meet your individualrequirements. More experienced riders particularly those who want to come with their own horses or riders with a particularly young horse, may find this option suits them. The programme can be as intensive as you like or can be arranged to provide time in the afternoons to relax, watch others riding or perhaps go sightseeing. You can even combine it with some trail riding in the Yorkshire Dales.

DRESSAGE CLINICS WITH JANE BARTLE-WILSON OR CHRISTOPHER BARTLE

As well as providing training at the Centre, Christopher and Jane conduct clinics overseas particularly in the USA, Canada and Australia.

If you are interested in attending any of the clinics either as a spectator or as a rider please contact us for details of who to contact.

American visitors may wish to Refer to CCI for more information