Equestrian Programme

Our outstanding, on-site Equestrian Centre supports riders of all abilities in achieving their equestrian ambitions

Our equestrian programme is designed to guide the ambitious rider from their first wobbly trot around the school arena to the more ambitious riders who want to learn jumping and cross country riding, on our ponies or their own. Many of our riders progress to representing the School at NSEA competitions around the country. All riding and pony care activities are supervised by British Horse Society qualified staff, who are committed to developing the skills of our pupils, in a safe and enjoyable environment.

FACILITIES:

  • Stables situated within the school grounds
  • 40m by 20m outdoor arena
  • Jumping paddock with cross country and show jumps
  • 25 acres of land, used for field-based tuition and trekking routes
  • Rider changing rooms and storage space
  • Local bridleways offer excellent hacking opportunities for more experienced riders

LESSONS:

  • Pupils can have structured, weekly riding lessons (one or more) and are also invited to attend stable management and activity sessions
  • As an official Pony Club Centre, the children are encouraged to work towards achievement badges and certificates

LIVERY:

For pony/horse owners, Sedbergh Prep offers a flexible livery service to suit all types of rider, from leisure riders to serious competitors and team members. Riders keeping their pony at the school facility have the opportunity to ride and spend quality time with their equine friend.Livery can be offered in various ways:

  • Full livery: The pony will stay for 7 days depending on a families’ preference
  • Part livery: Where the pony will stay for 5 days depending on a families’ preference
  • Working livery:  Where the pony will be used for lessons but kept on full livery

CHILDREN WITHOUT THEIR OWN HORSE
(INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL PUPILS)

Children without their own pony, can experience pony ownership on a more casual basis by joining our loan scheme. This helps children and parents that are thinking of venturing into buying a pony, an opportunity to test the water. Those on the loan scheme are fully supported with all practicalities, giving them confidence to develop the skills required for full-time ownership.

As an active member of Sedbergh Equestrian, it does not matter where you start or how big or small your goals are. The experience within our facility will be one that is educational, enjoyable and lots of all fun.

EQUESTRIAN TEAM

Across the Prep and Senior School, Sedbergh’s Equestrian Team has approximately 24 riders. The team competes successfully in the National Schools Equestrian Association Competitions (NSEA) and has included 2 National Champions and many other highly ranked riders.

The Equestrian Team trains and competes in disciplines including Dressage, Show Jumping, Arena Eventing and One Day Events at various heights starting at 70cm and going up to 1m 10. The competitions take place at local, county, regional and national levels against other schools, culminating in the National Schools Championships in October.

The school is flexible in looking after the equine commitments of our pupils wishing to train and compete outside school. However, our pupils are still able to experience all the opportunities that boarding life has to offer at Sedbergh.

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