Winter training series
Developing the event horse as an athlete.
This series aims to develop the athletic ability of horses to enable them to work confidently over fixed XC fences and uneven ground.
All levels of training can be accommodated, including those with little XC experience to those aiming to compete at Poplar Park in March.
Arena sessions will take place at MacKays Equine Centre (Next door to Ely Eventing Centre)
Sunday 5th January - Arena Session.
Focus on using poles and simple grid work to develop footwork and rideability.
Sunday 19th January - Arena Session.
Progress from gridwork to linking show jumps together as a course.
Sunday 2nd February - Arena Session.
Using Jump 4 Joy XC practice fences to develop confidence over skinnies and corners.
Sunday 16th February - XC course at Ely Eventing Centre.
Using the XC schooling course to practice the skills learnt in the arena out on grass. Using the terrain, ditches and water to prepare for the new season.
Sessions will be 1hr long, with a maximum of 4 in a group, these will be matched by experience and level of training. The first session will start at 10am and times sent out during the previous week. Please give details of level and experience on booking form.
Arena sessions £35 per person.
XC session £65 including course hire. Priority booking for this session will be given to those attending the arena sessions.
Advance booking to include all 4 sessions £135
This series aims to develop the athletic ability of horses to enable them to work confidently over fixed XC fences and uneven ground.
All levels of training can be accommodated, including those with little XC experience to those aiming to compete at Poplar Park in March.
Arena sessions will take place at MacKays Equine Centre (Next door to Ely Eventing Centre)
Sunday 5th January - Arena Session.
Focus on using poles and simple grid work to develop footwork and rideability.
Sunday 19th January - Arena Session.
Progress from gridwork to linking show jumps together as a course.
Sunday 2nd February - Arena Session.
Using Jump 4 Joy XC practice fences to develop confidence over skinnies and corners.
Sunday 16th February - XC course at Ely Eventing Centre.
Using the XC schooling course to practice the skills learnt in the arena out on grass. Using the terrain, ditches and water to prepare for the new season.
Sessions will be 1hr long, with a maximum of 4 in a group, these will be matched by experience and level of training. The first session will start at 10am and times sent out during the previous week. Please give details of level and experience on booking form.
Arena sessions £35 per person.
XC session £65 including course hire. Priority booking for this session will be given to those attending the arena sessions.
Advance booking to include all 4 sessions £135