Lesson plans
A structured lesson plan helps your riding to improve quickly and smoothly.
We have a structured schedule of lessons that are run every week, keeping riders of like standard in groups of not more than six. On top of that we also offer Private and Semi Private lessons that can be booked on an adhoc basis.
It is important to get your bookings in early to make sure you get the slot you want. We are quite busy and spaces are limited.
Facilities
- 2 outdoor schools (one floodlit)
- cross country course.
- 2 show jump paddocks.
Weekly schedule
We have a standard weekly schedule of regular lessons which you can see in the chart below. To find out if we have spaces on any lesson, just phone and ask.
If you wish to ride with friends on a lesson we may be able to set up a new scheduled lesson for you.
Adult lessons
- Beginner - Walk, trot
- Novice - Walk, trot, canter
- Intermediate - All paces without stirrups, jump 2' 6"
- Advanced - Knowledge of lateral work, jump 3' 6" course
Childrens lessons
We start children on lead pony rides from 3 or 4 years upwards until they are confident and balanced, have an understanding of "the aids" and are able to rise to the trot. They can begin lunge lessons from 6 years of age, where they can start to learn to ride independently of the reins and stirrups and can start to canter. From here they can progress to riding off the lunge or in a group of similar standard. They need to be able to control the pony to ride with others!
Lungeing is benficial at all levels to improve balance and posture in the saddle and to develop a deeper 'seat'.
- Starter group - Walk, Trot, (extra staff in arena to walk with children if neccessary)
- Level A - Walk, trot, learning to canter
- Level B - Walk, trot, canter and jump a cross pole
- Level C - Walk, trot, canter and jump 2' '6"
- Level D- All paces without stirrups, jump 3' 3" course
Lungeing is benficial at all levels to improve balance and posture in the saddle and to develop a deeper 'seat'.
TUESDAY |
10.00 PRIVATE LESSONS |
11.OO PRIVATE LESSONS |
12.00 GROUP LESSON (INT) |
2.00 PRIVATE LESSONS |
2.00-3.30 1 1/2hr GROUP HACK |
3.00 PRIVATE LESSONS |
4.00-4-30 PONY RIDES & LUNGE / STARTERS GROUP |
4-300- 5-00pm 1/2 hr LUNGE? PRIVATE LESSONS |
5.00 - 6-00pm LUNGE LESSONS / GROUP LESSON (Aberdour School) |
6.30 ADULT GROUP JUMP LESSON (INT / ADV) |
WEDNESDAY |
10.00 PRIVATE LESSONS |
10.30 1hr GROUP HACK |
11.00 PRIVATE LESSONS |
12.OO GROUP LESSON (INT) |
2.00 GROUP LESSON BHS 2/3 |
3.00 GROUP JUMP LESSON BHS 2/3 |
4.00 CHILDREN BEGINNERS PONY RIDES & LUNGE |
4.30 CHILDREN GROUP LESSON LEVEL B |
5.30 CHILDREN GROUP LESSON LEVEL B/C |
6.30 - 7.30 ADULT GROUP INTERMEDIATE |
THURSDAY |
10.00 PRIVATE LESSONS
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11.00 PRIVATE LESSONS
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11.00 GROUP LESSON (ADV—FLAT) |
12.00 GROUP LESSON (ADV)
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2.00 GROUP LESSON / HACK (BEG). |
3.00 PRIVATE LESSONS |
4.00 CHILDREN BEGINNERS PONY RIDES & LUNGE/ STARTERS GROUP |
4.30 CHILDREN GROUP LEVEL A |
5.30 CHILDREN GROUP LEVEL B/C |
6.30 ADULT (INT/ADV) (FLAT) |
FRIDAY |
10. 00 PRIVATE LESSONS |
11.00 ADULT HACK |
12.00 PRIVATE LESSONS |
2.00 30 mins LUNGE LESSONS |
2.30 PRIVATE LESSON |
3.00
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4.00 CHILDREN BEGINNERS PONY RIDES & LUNGE |
4.30 CHILDREN GROUP LEVEL A |
6.00 - 8.30 during summer BHS STAGE COURSES (STAGES 1 & 2) |
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SATURDAY |
9.00 SEMI PRIVATE . PRIVATE LUNGE LESSONS X 4 |
10. 00 1 1/2 HOUR GROUP HACK |
10.30 CHILDREN LEVEL C PRIVATE LESSONS |
11.30 CHILDREN LEVEL B |
2.00 GROUP HACK 1 -2 hrs (ADULT) ADULT ADV (FLAT) |
2.00 CHILDREN LEVEL A LESSON / GROUP HACK
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3.00 CHILDREN LEVEL B ADULT FLAT (INT) |
4.00 ADULT NOV & PRIVATE / SEMI PRIVATE |
5.00 PRIVATE LUNGES GROUP NOVICE JUMPING |
5.30 PRIVATE LUNGES |
SUNDAY |
9.30 SEMI PRIVATE . PRIVATE LUNGE LESSONS X 4 |
10.30 1 1/2 HOUR GROUP HACK |
10.30 CHILDREN LEVEL C ADULT (ADV) (JUMP) |
11.30 CHILDREN LEVEL B ADULT (ADV) (FLAT) |
2.00 GROUP HACK |
2.00 CHILDREN LEVEL A ADULT (NOV / INT) (FLAT) |
3.00 ADULT ADV (JUMP) |
4.00 CHILDREN LEVEL D BHS COURSES ( PTT & STAGE 3 THEORY) |
5.00 PRIVATE LESSON /LUNGES PTT COURSE / STAGE 3 FLAT |