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What is Term Riding? Term Riding consists of one hour weekly coaching  and half an hour stable management lessons to children from the age of 6 years.   Lessons can be every week or alternate weeks

The stable management  section focuses on teaching riders about horse care, horse behaviour, how to approach a horse correctly, how to see things as a horse to help riders understand how to communicate more effectively with a horse,  horse feed and many other aspects of horse care.

The term is run in conjunction with the school year and consists of three terms i.e. September to Christmas, January to Easter and Easter to summer.  When scheduling the calendar we also incorporate known school mid term breaks.

When a rider is offered a place on term riding, their place is then secure and will continue as long as the rider wishes. All riders will be assessed prior to being offered a place to ensure they are placed in the correct group. Currently, our rate is €33.00 per lesson multiplied by the number of weeks in the term.  These fees are payable in advance.  As the horses/ponies are tacked up in preparation for each lesson, we request that we are advised as far as possible in advance when a rider is unable to attend their lesson.  Credit is only given for missed lessons in the event of prolonged illness and a medical certificate is given.

“Troy”, our mechanical horse is proving to be a valuable asset in assisting any new nervous riders that join us and is also an extremely useful tool in teaching the rider “a more correct position” when learning the rising trot for the first time.

Lunge lessons are also provided.

Our coaches work on the basis of postive reinforcement and where appropriate, use a range of learning aids with an emphasis on fun and learning.

The category of riders catered for are Beginners / Beginner Improvers / Weak Intermediate / Intermediate and Advanced Levels.  Beginner riders are not required to have riding boots or hats or back protectors as we have a limited supply available for these groups.  However, we do insist that all riders’ hats are compliant with current BHS Standards. As an AIRE (Association of Riding School Establishments) and BHS approved centre, we also recognise the importance of certified learning.  To this end, we hold AIRE Exams each year.  This gives the rider (should they wish) an opportunity to achieve accredited learning for their effort and commitment they choose to give to their riding each week.  There are a total of 10 Levels that can be taken and we prepare our riders for such exams within their weekly lessons.

Total number of term weeks for Year 2012 = 36 weeks

Term 1: Tuesday 10th January to Sunday 1st April:
11 weeks (one week break for mid-term from Tuesday 13th February to Sunday 19th February inclusive).
Saturday riders ride only 10weeks (St. Patrick’s Day, 17th March).
Term 2: Tuesday 17th April to Saturday 24th June:
10 weeks (no break)
Term 3: Tuesday 4th September to Sunday 23rd December:
15 weeks (one week break for mid-term from Tuesday 30th October to Sunday 4th November inclusive).

Read Term riding Policy: Term Riding Policy