Riding Schools Summer Camps

Trent valley Equestrian LLP Summer Camp 2024

Participant Information Pack and Registration Forms

Camp forms: https://www.tvequestrian.co.uk/media/files/Summer Camp Forms 2024.docx

(mini camp information further down.)

Week 1: Monday 29th July Week 2: Monday 5th August

Trent valley Equestrian

Occupation Lane

Fiskerton

Nottinghamshire

NG25 0TR 01636 813588

www.tvequestrian.co.uk

The Trent valley Equestrian Summer Camp is a fantastic experience – a week of fun and learning centred on ponies and horses for both children and adults. You will be completely responsible for the care of your horse/pony as well as taking part in a whole range of fun activities. The week culminates in Show Day on Friday where there will be competitions such as Show Jumping, Working Hunter, Tack and Turnout, Handy Pony and Chase me Charlie – all appropriate to your level. We welcome spectators on show day! (subject to COVID regulations)

Participants may bring their own horse/pony. There are also riding school horses/ponies available.

With the exception of Monday morning which is a 7:30am start, each day starts at 8am on the yard – everyone must sign in on arrival each day.

Participants are divided into small groups (maximum 8) according to age and ability. Each group has two riding sessions per day. Other activities may include:

Stable management

Grooming

Horse/pony care

Preparation for badges/certificates

Each day ends at 5pm after evening activities except Wednesday evening which will be a games and entertainment evening. On the Wednesday everyone is welcome to join us we have a pizza seller on site and will do games (adult v children!) for fun.

Everybody must sign out before leaving the premises .

Cost - £300 this includes:

· Instruction in small groups

· Fully supervised activities

· Stabling/accommodation, straw bedding, hay and water. Please bring any extra hard feed that is needed for your horse/pony. Please be aware that a few of the stables do not have automatic drinkers so please bring a large water bucket.

Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. Payment by cash or debit card only please

A non-refundable £100 deposit together with completed registration forms must be received by 1 st April

The Balance of £200, together with all other completed forms must be received by 1st May . Full payment and/ or forms not received by 1st May will result in loss of the place and deposit. Forms to complete (all forms are included at the back of this information document)

Trent valley Equestrian LLP accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to any personal equipment.

Please note that there is a zero tolerance no smoking policy across the whole premises.

What you need to bring

Every participant needs to be properly equipped for the week. Some items are optional however most are essential. EVERYTHING must be indelibly labelled with the participant’s name. Please note that due to the large number of participants, we cannot provide individual storage facilities we recommend you bring a large waterproof storage box with all your equipment clearly labelled in it. You must be personally responsible for all of your belongings. Trent valley Equestrian LLP accepts no responsibility for loss of damage to any of your belongings.

Kit List

Everyday Riding Attire

· Trent valley sweatshirt/ T-Shirt ( camp sweatshirts can be ordered directly from JS Teamwear)

· Jodhpurs – navy/ black/ cream

· Suitable footwear – riding boots/ muckers/ wellingtons

· Body Protector – must be worn for all jumping and cross country

· Riding Hat to current safety standards (please consult a member of staff well in advance if you are not sure whether your hat conforms)

· Long sleeves must be worn for jumping

Waterproof clothing for wet days and sun cream.

Friday Show Day

· White shirt or show shirt

· Tie

· Cream Jodhpurs

· Jacket (V-necked pullover if you do not have one)

For your horse/ pony (this applies to all participants including those using a school horse/pony)

· Full Grooming Kit – you can buy these very cheap online

· Saddle soap

· Hoof oil

· Head collar and lead rope (Essential)

· Hay net x 2

· Sponge

· Wheelbarrow and tools (if on your own pony you must bring these)

If you have your own horse/pony you are responsible for providing all tack etc associated with your horse/pony.

Meals

You will also need to bring a pack up with your breakfast and lunch for each day and a chair. We will provide tea, coffee, juice and biscuits/snacks that are available at all times from the office at any point of the day! We will be running camp in a COVID safe manner so we can protect everyone on site!

Friday- prize giving

after the thrills and spills (hopefully not to many of those) of show day there are rosettes and prizes to be given out for the days competitions and things you achieved throughout the week.

Will you be judged the most improved rider or the most helpful?
Will you be the best team or riding group
who will win the toilet seat for falling off most often?!
who will win the trophy for best overall?

Trent valley Equestrian LLP

Summer Mini Camp 2022

Participant Information Pack

Week 1: Monday 12th –Wednesday 14th August

Trent valley Equestrian

Occupation Lane

Fiskerton

Nottinghamshire

NG25 0TR

01636 813588

www.tvequestrian.co.uk

The Trent valley Equestrian Summer Camp is a fantastic experience – with 3 days of fun and learning centred on ponies and horses for both children and adults. You will be completely responsible for the care of your horse/pony as well as taking part in a whole range of fun activities.

Participants may bring their own horse/pony. There are also riding school horses/ponies available.

Each day starts at 8am on the yard – everyone must sign in on arrival each day.

Participants are divided into small groups (maximum 8) according to age and ability.

Each group has two riding sessions per day.

Other activities may include:

Stable management
Grooming
Horse/pony care
Preparation for badges/certificates

Each day ends at 5.00pm

Everybody must sign out before leaving the premises.

Cost - £195 per person

This includes:

Instruction in small groups
Fully supervised activities throughout the day
Refreshments – please detail any dietary requirements in the registration forms ( please note packed lunches must be bought)
Stabling/accommodation, straw bedding, hay and water. Please bring any extra hard feed that is needed for your horse/pony. Please be aware that a few of the stables do not have automatic drinkers so please bring a large water bucket.

Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. Payment by cash or debit card only please

A non-refundable £100 deposit together with completed registration forms must be received by 1st May
Balance of £95, together with all other completed forms must be received by 1st may
Full payment and/ or forms not received by 1st may will result in loss of the place and deposit

Forms to complete (all forms are included at the back of this information document)

Summer Camp Registration Form
Horse/ Pony Form
Rider registration form

Early submission of forms and payment is strongly advised and appreciated.

All forms must be signed and completed by 1st June

Please note that each participant will require a separate set of forms.

What you need to bring

Every participant needs to be properly equipped for the camp. Some items are optional however most are essential.

EVERYTHING must be CLEARLY labelled with the participant’s name.

Please note that due to the large number of participants, we cannot provide individual storage facilities. We highly recommend a large waterproof storage box which can be stored outside with all their belongings. This box also needs to be clearly labelled. You must be personally responsible for all of your belongings. Trent valley Equestrian LLP accepts no responsibility for loss of damage to any of your belongings.

Kit List

Everyday Riding Attire

Trent valley sweatshirt/ T-Shirt (these can be purchased before camp from our outside provider-

JS Teamwear Email www.jsteamwear.co.uk

Jodhpurs – navy/ black/ cream
Suitable footwear – riding boots/ muckers/ Wellington boots
Body Protector – must be worn for all jumping and cross country
Riding Hat to current safety standards (please consult a member of staff well in advance if you are not sure whether your hat conforms)
Long sleeves must be worn for jumping
Waterproof clothing in case of bad weather

For your riding school horse/ pony horse/pony)

Full Grooming Kit – you can buy these very cheap online

Saddle soap
Hoof oil
Head collar and lead rope (Essential)
Sponge

If you have your own horse/pony you are responsible for providing all tack etc associated with your horse/pony.

Full Grooming Kit

Saddle soap
Hoof oil
Head collar and lead rope (Essential)
Hay net x2
Sponge
Wheelbarrow or Muck bucket and tools

Meals

You will need to provide your own meals throughout the day i.e. pack lunch and water bottles which can be refilled.

You must provide your own cutlery, crockery and cups and camp chairs.