Thurleigh Equestrian Centre

14/01/2025

This clinic is a great way to get back into work and build a better connection with your horse. This is also open to our riding members if they would like to attend on a school horse.

01/01/2025

Wishing you all a very happy new year. It's not been the nicest start to 2025 with all this wind and rain🌧💨. Despite the weather, the school horses are enjoying their holiday, while we work hard getting everything ready for our lessons starting on 6th January!
We look forward to seeing you all in 2025 and working with our lovely riders, to help you achieve your riding goals and ambitions and getting to have more fun with the horses.
We wish all of our clients, friends and supporters a wonderful 2025.

23/12/2024

It's a wrap for 2024! After a busy year of teaching our lovely clients, new staff and new liveries settling in and many great clinics with Kim, Char and Keith, we are taking a couple of weeks holiday 😊 Thank you to all of you for making it a great 2024 and for all your generous Christmas gifts and wishes.
Katie, Chelsea and I have loved working with you and look forward to more great riding achievements and fun in 2025!
The school horses are now on holiday and we are back to teaching on Tue 7th January.
Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. A big thanks to Sanne @ Sanne De Greaves Equine Photography for the lovely photos of our American Mini, Pie and Rafa who star in this year's Christmas card.

22/11/2024

12/11/2024

New stable management training sessions- starting on Sat 23rd November from 11.15am - 12.45pm each week

21/10/2024

We have Poppy from here on Thursday 31st October for a saddle fitting day in the indoor arena. So if you need your saddle checking do get in touch with her and book in. Let's hope the Halloween ghosts and ghouls don't cause any spookiness 😂 You can contact Poppy at [email protected]. https://www.peeweesaddlery.co.uk/

17/10/2024

The National Equine Forum sessions including the topical slots session on the impact of the national minimum wage rises from Ali Dane, Hurston Dressage & Eventing, and a Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic update from Jim Eyre and Helen Nicholls, British Equestrian can now be watched on You Tube.
The session was chaired by Beth Maloney, NEF organising committee member.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/5M5yhpvVaig

Our Topical Slots session included talks on the impact of the national minimum wage rises from Ali Dane, Hurston Dressage & Eventing, and a Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic update from Jim Eyre and Helen Nicholls, British Equestrian.

The session was chaired by Beth Maloney, NEF organising committee member.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/5M5yhpvVaig

17/10/2024

Its been the perfect day for bath time at the yard, getting the horses clean before clipping starts on Saturday.

07/10/2024

We have decided it is time for the wonderful Jack to retire from the school. He is going back to his owner Debbie this week to spend his retirement relaxing and hacking around the fields in Suffolk. Jack came to us in 2018 and has been an amazing advanced school master, helping many riders to improve and develop their riding skills and he even got me out competing again! Jack has such a wonderful personality and has been a pleasure to work with every day. He will leave a big gap here on the yard but we are pleased to be retiring him while he is happy and well so he can enjoy a more relaxed life. We will miss you Jack and thank you for all your hard work and patience ❤️

07/10/2024

We all had a great time in Jane Dawson's working equitation clinic on Sunday. Cayu found the cut out bull very scary at first but he got much braver as the session went on. Pop and Tally were both brilliant, managing all the obstacles like a pro. Katie and I are going to include some of the obstacles in our teaching sessions as they are great for improving suppleness, responsiveness and teamwork with your horse. Looking forward to the November clinic 🙂

27/09/2024

There are a lot of road closures in our area today, which may also effect travel tomorrow. Please give yourself extra time to get here, let us know if you are held up and stay safe!

There might be a difficult commute ahead for some across the Borough due to flooding in places.

Before you travel, please be aware of a number of road closures and issues across the area

• Avoid Paula Radcliffe Way (A6) as it is closed both directions. Crews on route to clear as quickly as possible so we can reopen.
• High Street, Clapham is closed.
• Lovell Road, Clapham is closed.
• Mill Road Sharnbrook is closed.
• The A6 at Milton Ernest is passable with care due to surface water
• The A421 is currently closed between the A6 and Marston Moretaine.
• Harrold, Oakley, Felmersham and Radwell bridges are closed.

Please also be aware that Oakley Road, Bromham is closed due to emergency works by UK Power Networks.

Driving in heavy rain and flooding can be hazardous.

Firstly it is always advisable to consider before you set off whether your journey is essential. If not, can it be delayed until after the rain has subsided?

If so then plan your journey in advance, taking care to avoid areas which are prone to flooding and factor in extra time to allow for slower speeds and potential congestion.

Do not walk or drive through flood water. Flood water may contain sewage and hide rubbish, wreckage, uneven roads and pavements or broken drain and manhole covers.

Be mindful that driving through flood water can negatively impact neighbouring properties.

Don’t remove road closure signs. The signs are there for your safety.

If you're planning a journey, be aware of standing water and possible flooding. Stay safe with this advice on driving in severe weather. For advice follow: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/travel/driving-in-severe-weather

For more information and advice about what to do in a flood visit www.bedford.gov.uk/flood. This also contains information about road closures and details of how to prepare along with emergency contact details.

24/09/2024

Pop and Tally enjoying an afternoon snooze, now all the rain has gone!

17/09/2024

Tally and Pop have become the best of friends over the summer. its always good to have a bestie to hang out with 🙂

14/09/2024

If you want to listen to all the action at this weekend's BD Nationals, tune into Radio Nationals, with Kim Ratcliffe doing a fabulous job with John Bowen and guests.

12/09/2024

Autumn Clinic dates - These will be in our indoor or outdoor arena depending on the weather! Further details can be found in out Events page.