Training Information
Open to all
Non-members are welcome to attend but will be charged a slightly higher price.
The club holds weekly training sessions at various local locations. Training sessions work on a rotation; show jumping, gridwork, flatwork and poles. Weekly training sessions are held at:
Badgers Cross Farm at Cloford near Frome
West Wilts Equestrian Centre in Holt
Widbrook Equestrian Centre in Bradford-on-Avon
There will be several sessions running each evening to ensure riders are in suitable groups according to their ability and confidence. This is to ensure everybody has a rewarding and enjoyable training session.
Additional training sessions, such as cross country and weekend clinics, will be advertised via our social media platforms and can be attended by both members and non-members.
Booking In
Booking training by e-mail couldn't be easier. Simply send an e-mail to [email protected] and put in the subject heading 'Training - (venue, ie West Wilts)'
Please ensure you book your space at least 3 days before the training session to avoid disappointment. This also helps to avoid having to regroup people and change timings after times have been sent out.
We would be extremely grateful if everyone attending training could try and give our instructors a hand with setting up, moving or altering, or clearing away jumps. You will get more from your hour lesson if the instructors do not have to move jumps around all by themselves so it is in your best interest to lend a hand either before you get on your horse or afterwards. Or even better, bring a friend to help. For those of you in the last group at evening training sessions can you please load up and make your way home straight after your session has ended as there is someone waiting to lock up and we do not like to keep them waiting longer than necessary.
Training sessions are very popular so book early to avoid disappointment!
Occasionally due to unforeseen circumstances we may need to use a different instructor than advertised. The 3 day cancellation rule still applies in this instance as we are not always able to give prior notice of a change.
Payment
Payment must be made prior to the session and must be paid by BACS - please reply to the training times email to confirm payment has been made.
Please use BASC ref: Surname & date of training (e.g. Hulbert 28.1)
Payment details: Bath Riding Club
Sort: 40-09-19 Account:11688464
Cancellations
If you cancel after the training/grouping email has been sent out 3 days before the session you will still need to pay for your place unless a replacement is available from a wait list.
Waiting Lists
We do operate waiting lists but these only work if those booked onto training sessions inform us in good time that they are unable to attend. Please note that many people on the waiting list do make it onto the final bookings due to changes/ cancellations, therefore if you are on a waiting list but no longer able to attend please inform your training officer.
Wherever possible, please try to use email for making or amending bookings. If email is not possible please text your requirements to the numbers below. If you need to contact your training officer about training due to take place on the same day, please text. We understand with the nature of horses that it is not easy to predict when a horse may be lame or lose a shoe or the rider becomes ill but we would very much appreciate it if you let us know prior to training if you cannot attend.
General
If you are attending training by yourself then please ensure that there are emergency contact details available either in your vehicle or an ICE number programmed into your mobile phone just in case of any unfortunate accidents. If
you are cross country training, body protectors are compulsory and it would be wise to wear your medical armband. Please note that the use of draw reins, standing martingales (for jumping) and other similar training aids are permitted only at the discretion of the instructor. Bitless bridles are not permitted by British Riding Clubs and so we must also abide by this ruling. Please see your instructor at the start of your session should you wish to use a training aid during your session.
For insurance purposes no rider will be permitted to take part in Club activities unless they are wearing a hard hat, which meets a standard currently recommended by the BHS (PAS 015, EN1384 or ASTM F 1163, and bearing the kite mark or SEI)
In order to keep our venues happy, we would ask that you double check around your trailer etc before leaving to ensure you have removed any droppings and hay.
Safety
Covid
If you require PPE please bring your own, riders cannot ride in fixed visor type masks but soft masks are acceptable.
Riders are requested to provide their own hand sanitiser.
If any rider, helper or a member of their family is experiencing Covid 19 symptoms you / they cannot attend training and must follow government guidelines.
Open to all
Non-members are welcome to attend but will be charged a slightly higher price.
The club holds weekly training sessions at various local locations. Training sessions work on a rotation; show jumping, gridwork, flatwork and poles. Weekly training sessions are held at:
Badgers Cross Farm at Cloford near Frome
West Wilts Equestrian Centre in Holt
Widbrook Equestrian Centre in Bradford-on-Avon
There will be several sessions running each evening to ensure riders are in suitable groups according to their ability and confidence. This is to ensure everybody has a rewarding and enjoyable training session.
Additional training sessions, such as cross country and weekend clinics, will be advertised via our social media platforms and can be attended by both members and non-members.
Booking In
Booking training by e-mail couldn't be easier. Simply send an e-mail to [email protected] and put in the subject heading 'Training - (venue, ie West Wilts)'
Please ensure you book your space at least 3 days before the training session to avoid disappointment. This also helps to avoid having to regroup people and change timings after times have been sent out.
We would be extremely grateful if everyone attending training could try and give our instructors a hand with setting up, moving or altering, or clearing away jumps. You will get more from your hour lesson if the instructors do not have to move jumps around all by themselves so it is in your best interest to lend a hand either before you get on your horse or afterwards. Or even better, bring a friend to help. For those of you in the last group at evening training sessions can you please load up and make your way home straight after your session has ended as there is someone waiting to lock up and we do not like to keep them waiting longer than necessary.
Training sessions are very popular so book early to avoid disappointment!
Occasionally due to unforeseen circumstances we may need to use a different instructor than advertised. The 3 day cancellation rule still applies in this instance as we are not always able to give prior notice of a change.
Payment
Payment must be made prior to the session and must be paid by BACS - please reply to the training times email to confirm payment has been made.
Please use BASC ref: Surname & date of training (e.g. Hulbert 28.1)
Payment details: Bath Riding Club
Sort: 40-09-19 Account:11688464
Cancellations
If you cancel after the training/grouping email has been sent out 3 days before the session you will still need to pay for your place unless a replacement is available from a wait list.
Waiting Lists
We do operate waiting lists but these only work if those booked onto training sessions inform us in good time that they are unable to attend. Please note that many people on the waiting list do make it onto the final bookings due to changes/ cancellations, therefore if you are on a waiting list but no longer able to attend please inform your training officer.
Wherever possible, please try to use email for making or amending bookings. If email is not possible please text your requirements to the numbers below. If you need to contact your training officer about training due to take place on the same day, please text. We understand with the nature of horses that it is not easy to predict when a horse may be lame or lose a shoe or the rider becomes ill but we would very much appreciate it if you let us know prior to training if you cannot attend.
General
If you are attending training by yourself then please ensure that there are emergency contact details available either in your vehicle or an ICE number programmed into your mobile phone just in case of any unfortunate accidents. If
you are cross country training, body protectors are compulsory and it would be wise to wear your medical armband. Please note that the use of draw reins, standing martingales (for jumping) and other similar training aids are permitted only at the discretion of the instructor. Bitless bridles are not permitted by British Riding Clubs and so we must also abide by this ruling. Please see your instructor at the start of your session should you wish to use a training aid during your session.
For insurance purposes no rider will be permitted to take part in Club activities unless they are wearing a hard hat, which meets a standard currently recommended by the BHS (PAS 015, EN1384 or ASTM F 1163, and bearing the kite mark or SEI)
In order to keep our venues happy, we would ask that you double check around your trailer etc before leaving to ensure you have removed any droppings and hay.
Safety
Covid
If you require PPE please bring your own, riders cannot ride in fixed visor type masks but soft masks are acceptable.
Riders are requested to provide their own hand sanitiser.
If any rider, helper or a member of their family is experiencing Covid 19 symptoms you / they cannot attend training and must follow government guidelines.
