Activities at The Orchard EC
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Own a Pony Days
9.00am-3.00pm (available during the school holidays).
Enjoy experiencing owning your own pony for the day, ride, groom, lead and care for your special equine friend all day. Suitable for off lead rein riders.
An action packed day of pony fun. Activities include group riding and horse care lessons.
This may also include: hacks, show-jumping, gymkhana game practice (depending on level of rider ability).
Packed Lunch required.
One of our most popular activities and our themed days are seasonal so book early to avoid disappointment.
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In House Competitions
We hold a Variety of in House Competitions for Everyone to bring their own horse or pony, Yes! to Include our clients without their own horses too. You can Hire one of our horses and ponies to enter into our Dressage / Show jumping Competitions. We do get super full so please book ahead if you would like to take part.
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Children's Birthday Parties
Fancy something a little different this year?
Why not celebrate with one of our pony parties?Parties are available all year round and usually take place on weekend days. Parties are suitable for children of all ages and abilities- even those who have never ridden before! A horsey party makes for a very exciting time, challenge your classmates and friends to a pony riding session. This is a popular choice for children who enjoy a bit of outdoor exercise and Horsey contact.
The Party Package is priced Bronze , Silver & Gold. ( Please ask for Dates & more information)
Riding activities are 1 hour in duration.
Pampering the Ponies!
A special birthday rosette for the birthday boy or girl.
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The Orchard EC Pony Club Centre
We are proud to be a Pony Club Linked Centre, part of a network of over 400 Riding Centres affiliated with The Pony Club. As the world’s largest equestrian youth charity, The Pony Club supports young people up to the age of 25, with more than 30,000 Members in the UK alone. Whether or not you own a horse or pony, there’s a membership option for everyone.
Children’s Summer Pony Camps
Our 3 day camp features 6 riding sessions, poles, jumping, hacking (where abilities permit),Dressage, Groundwork, Biomechanics, Mounted Games and pony care. The camp Starts with a Day of show jumping Including two entries into the competition in the arena on the Friday Evening and an Entries to the Dressage competition on the Sunday.
These camps sell out every year, so please book ahead if you would like to take part. Please follow the more information button below to see the full even or Book below.
Adults Summer Camp - Horses & Wellness
What’s not to love about connecting with nature for a whole weekend? Our 3 day Adult Summer camp features 2 yoga sessions, 5 riding sessions to include: poles, Show jumping, hacking out onto the Nature reserve (where abilities permit),Dressage, Competitions, Natural horsemanship, Biomechanics & Care and Grooming .
These camps sell out every year, so please book ahead if you would like to take part. We also have day camps which are just as fun , Keep an eye out on our pages for more information& dates.
Please follow the more information button below to see the full even or Book below.
