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The day runs from 10:00 am until around 3:00pm, so a packed lunch is needed, and consists of a group riding lesson in the morning, stable management lessons and a second riding lesson in the afternoon. The children are supervised while being encouraged to learn more about their ponies and perform various tasks & quizzes.

The Stable Management areas covered include;

• Handling Horses                        
• Tacking up
• Safety
• Grooming
• Feeding
• Care & Maintenance of Tack
• Looking after a Horse or Pony at Grass.
• The Colours & Markings of Horses.

On the final day we hold a small competition for the children, where everyone gains a certificate.

The cost of the course is; 1 Day = £35, 2 Days = £63 & 3 Days = £90

Click to download a October 2010 Pony Course Booking Letter. Please also download and keep a copy of the Safety Guidelines if you do not already have a copy.

If your child has not already registered at Houston please download and complete a Riders Registration Form.

For more information please telephone or email Houston.

October 2010 - Pony Course

The Pony Course runs for 3 days on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday the week beginning 18th October 2010.

Children are able to attend one, two or all three days.

Update: Please note that the October week pony course is now full.