NVQ level 1 Horse Care training

Mondays – 11.00am – 12.30pm & 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Wednesdays – 10.00am – 11.30am
Saturdays -  3.30pm – 5.00pm

Pony Days throughout the school holidays on Mondays to Fridays

SATURDAYS – 8AM-5PM OR TIMES TO SUIT

Sunday 2

1.30pm – 4pm

Kids Club / Pony Club competition – Combined training.  Jump a small course and then a riding test (walk and trot) - £25

Wednesday 5

9.30am-2.30pm

Practical Hands On Session Get some practical experience with the horses – Perfect for NVQ level 1 practice (NVQ ride and lecture included in day)

Saturday 8

2pm – 4pm

***NEW***  What should it look like when I ride?
This is an un-mounted course with an opportunity to watch footage of riders including Tina Layton competing and training.  There will be discussion on what the judges would have said and what they are looking for.  An interesting course for all, especially those who are looking to compete. Preparation for the open dressage competition next week.  £20

Sunday 9

1pm – 3pm

Clipping Afternoon - Learn about why and how we clip the horses’ coats.  Plus a chance to have a go! £20

Thursday 13 to
Friday 14

Stephen Clarke at the TTT Guildford Great Britain’s foremost FEI International Dressage Judge, he has presided over two World Cup Finals, three European Championships, The World Equestrian Games in Jerez and The Olympic Games in Athens. He has trained many Grand Prix horses and he himself competed successfully Internationally in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. Tina will be training with him, and you can see her for tickets to spectate.

Saturday 15

pm

Open Unaffiliated Dressage – See separate schedule

Sunday 16

2pm

Mini Kids Club / Tiny Tots Pony Grooming and Plaiting – Supervised hour of beautifying the ponies for the younger riders.  £10

Wednesday 19

10am-4pm

Teaching/Coaching Skills Day Course Preparation for ABRS/BHS teaching exams or just to brush up on your teaching skills- theory and practical assessments £55

Saturday 22

12pm – 3pm (approx)

Lungeing afternoon – Lungeing technique with use of various gadgets etc.  Correct lungeing methods. £35

Wednesday 25

9.30am-2.30pm

Practical Hands On Session Get some practical experience with the horses – Perfect for NVQ level 1 practice (NVQ ride and lecture included in day)

Thursday 27

Please ring for times on Tues 25th between 10am & 4pm

John Bowen Dressage Clinic – see Tina to book.  International trainer John will be working riders and horses of all levels in order to achieve a correct way of going.  £POA

Sunday 30

12pm – 2pm

Talking to your horse – A theory / observational 2 hour session looking at the horse’s ways of communicating with you from his body language and how you interact with him. £20

Monday 1 and Tuesday 2

Arthur Kottas at the TTT Guildford Come and see Tina and other riders training with the former 1st Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School.  See TL for tickets.

Saturday 6

1pm

Mini Kids Club / Tiny Tots Pony – How is your pony – Learn how we know if you pony is happy or sad and what he likes doing to have fun – being groomed.  What does he like to eat – let’s feed the ponies.  £10

Saturday 6

1pm – 3pm

Double Bridle lesson with Tina Layton. A ridden session with Tina and a lecture with a member of the team.  POA

Saturday 6

7.30pm

Trip to Magic of the horse – An equestrian variety performance at Unex Towerlands in Braintree.  See Tina for tickets. Christmas Shopping Available. Departing from Contessa to share cars.

Sunday 7

1pm – 3pm

Show jumping lesson with Kirstie Grant (Grid work moving onto starting a course).  A ridden session with Kirstie and a lecture with a member of the team.  POA

Sunday 7

TBC

Pony Club Badge – loading badge rally.

Wednesday 10

Ring for times

John Adams Show Jumping Clinic – See Tina/Staff to book

Saturday 13

1-4pm

CONTESSA CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
See staff for your child’s invitation and further details

Wednesday 17

Evening

Trip to Olympia.  An evening to watch the Dressage to music and a chance to do some Christmas shopping.  Tickets and coach available.  See Tina to book.

Thursday 18

10am-3pm

Teaching/Coaching Skills Day Course Preparation for ABRS/BHS teaching exams or just to brush up on your teaching skills- theory and practical assessments £50

Saturday 20

1pm

Mini Kids Club / Tiny Tots Pony Grooming and Plaiting – Supervised hour of beautifying the ponies for the younger riders.  £10

Monday 22 – Wednesday 24

10am – 4pm daily

Christmas Pony Days – Pony days with a festive theme.  £42 per day or all three for £110

Wednesday 24

10am – 4pm

Christmas Eve Pony Day – A chance for you to do the last minute preparations for Christmas while you child enjoys time with the ponies.

Thursday 25

Christmas Day – come and help us look after the horses & build up an appetite for your Christmas Dinner!

Friday 26

Boxing Day – come and help us look after the horses and wear off the food and drink you consumed yesterday!

Sunday 28

10am – 4pm

Classical Dressage Day - come and learn the basics of Classical riding. Lectures, demo and 2 rides £65

Tuesday 30

12 and 2pm

Festive Special - 2 Group lessons for £45

Wednesday 31

12 and 2pm

Festive Special - 2 Group lessons for £45 – prepare yourself for tonight’s excitement – burn off a few calories before you drink them back on!!!

Pony Days throughout the school holidays on Mondays to Fridays

Thursday 1

New Years Day - come and help us look after the horses.  The fresh air is a brilliant hang over cure!

Saturday 3

From 8am

Practical Hands On day - Come and have some practical time with the horses, helping out on the yards – ideal for NVQ practice, or just practical time with the horses – please let the yard know in advance if you are coming, and what times you plan to be here.

Saturday 3

12pm – 2pm

In hand afternoon – Working the horse from the ground. Lateral work and training towards piaffe. £35

Sunday 4

TBC

Kids Club / Pony Club competition – Combined training.  Jump a small course and then a riding test (walk and trot) - £25

Wednesday 7

NVQ level 1/Mums and Grans re-starts

Thursday 8

Ring for times

John Adams Show Jumping Clinic – See Tina/Staff to book

Sunday 11

2pm

Mini Kids Club / Tiny Tots Pony Grooming and Plaiting – Supervised hour of beautifying the ponies for the younger riders.  £10

Wednesday 14

10am-4pm

Teaching/Coaching Skills Day Course Preparation for ABRS/BHS teaching exams or just to brush up on your teaching skills- theory and practical assessments £55

Wednesday 14

10am – 2pm

Mums and Grans/NVQ level 1 Day Course – Stable management and riding. POA

Saturday 17

1pm – 3pm

The “F” Word for horses – What, how and when to feed.  2 hours of in-depth feeding advice and knowledge.  Ideal for BHS stages, those taking their NVQ Level 1 and also for potential horse owners. £20

Saturday 24

10am – 4pm

Video Day course – Improving your position and awareness of your problems using the video camera.  This includes one videoed ride, playback, followed by a second ridden session to see if you can correct the problems you have been made aware of.  This course follows on from the two courses  run at the end of last year.  Have you continued to improve or have you developed any other problems?  £65.

Thursday 29

From 8am

Practical Hands On day - Come and have some practical time with the horses, helping out on the yards – ideal for NVQ practice, or just practical time with the horses – please let the yard know in advance if you are coming, and what times you plan to be here.

Friday 30

10am – 4pm

Advanced Dressage Day – Take a day’s holiday and join us for a day of furthering your understanding of lateral work and FLYING CHANGES.  Demo and 2 rides – Limited places only. £75

Saturday 31

1pm

Mini Kids Club / Tiny Tots Pony Grooming and Plaiting – Supervised hour of beautifying the ponies for the younger riders.  £10

EVENING CLASSES

 Adult evening class schedule

Monday nights 7.30-9pm will be an NVQ 1/BHS stage 1 training night with Kirstie, to include a lesson and stable management lecture, this will enable you to achieve an equine qualification.

Tuesdays 7-8pm Tina will be taking a Dressage lesson to music - continuing the DSBS theme, with a programme, but using background music to help with rhythm and relaxation!!

Wednesday will continue with Sarah as an Intermediate/Advanced flatwork lesson 7-8pm working on position, feel and effectiveness.

Thursday nights with Amy 7.15-8.15pm  are aimed at the ambitious pleasure rider, wanting to improve their riding - we are thinking that on Thursdays after the lesson we might meet up at a local pub for a glass of wine, in order to expand the social aspect of our 'Club Night'.

Pony Club Sessions

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 1hr ride and 1/2hr stable management lecture - see an instructor to see which day/time would suit your child's standard of riding