Tairderwen Riding Stables

29/07/2024

29/07/2024

FOR ALL CAMP RIDERS TOMORROW

Please bring the following…

•Refillable bottle.
•Snack and lunches (we will have some bits and bobs, cakes etc, so if there’s any allergies please let us know).
•sun hat
•sun cream applied (you can pack it to reapply if needed)
•wear wellies or boots with a small heel or riding boots

26/07/2024

How white can you get your pony? Book camp spaces at https://tairdwenridingstables.ecpro.co.uk

25/07/2024

Adult Riding Camp 8th and 9th August

Following last year's successful event, we are running another 2-day camp this summer ..! So much to do and learn!

With a couple of places remaining, please don't miss out !

23/07/2024

Don't forget !!!!

Advanced Ride-outs avilable Friday 26th ...1230 and 1430 ....

22/07/2024

A small stab in the heart is what you feel when you put up the day's riding list and you see riders sinking heavily in their shoulders when reading which horse they are assigned for the lesson. A small stab in the heart for that horse that for an hour will carry around a rider who has already decided that he does not like his horse. A small stab in the heart for the horse that did not choose the rider himself but still does his best, lesson after lesson.

Riding is a privilege and something you have chosen to do. If you chose to ride at a riding school, your instructor assumes that you actually want to learn how to ride. The instructor's highest wish is that you get good at it.

Often there is a plan and a thought as to why you are assigned to that exact horse. Before you mount up next time, ask yourself "what can this horse teach me today?" All horses have something to give, a feeling or a new tool in the box.

The art is actually in being able to get a lazy horse to move forward, to get an uncertain horse to gain confidence, a naughty horse to focus or a tense horse to be released. It takes work. If you think a horse is boring, it's more likely that you don't ride the horse as well as you think! It's not easy to be confronted with your own shortcomings, but it is in that very situation that you get the chance to truly grow as a rider.

The excuse that "it's not my kind of horse" is actually a really bad excuse. A good rider can ride any kind of horse. A good rider has trained many hours on different types of horses to become a good rider. A good rider can find and manage the gold nuggets in every horse.

If we absolutely want to ride, it is our duty to strive to do it as best as possible, even if it's only for fun. We owe it to every horse that carries us upon it's back.

Copied and shared with love for all of our horses, ponies and riders 🐎❤🐎

20/07/2024

19/07/2024

Your saddle is not a miracle worker. If your horse is a barrel, and there is a bit of wonkiness somewhere (you or the horse) and your saddle slips to the side… your saddle isn’t necessarily to blame. Instead, get it checked and if it’s ok, work on making the horse less of a barrel shape… and straightening them (and yourself!) up so there is less unevenness.

If your horse has big wide ribs and an itty bitty shoulder… or a girth groove that’s inches in front of the girth line… maybe your saddle slips forward. That’s physics. Your girth will always pull into the narrowest place. Sometimes changing your girth or the girthing on the saddle can help.

If your horse has massive shoulders, and hoiks them up into the air when they jump… those massive shoulders can push the saddle back. That’s physics. Again sometimes girths and girthing can help. But saddles can’t defy the laws of physics.

If you or your horse is uneven then yes we can pad/flock/shim saddles to help. But… working on evening them up is much more beneficial.

Sometimes, in an attempt to hold a saddle still, to fight against the laws of physics (and often to keep the rider happy), we can end up clamping a saddle too much. Personally I would rather see a saddle shunt forward/to the side/backwards a little bit if the alternative is to clamp it too much the other way.
What do you think?

16/07/2024

Please NOTE for this evening lessons we have a change of instructor.

Rhi’s usual Tuesday evening lessons will be taken by Lou tonight.

There are two 1:1 spaces remaining at 17:00 and 18:30

Log in to book http://tairderwenridingstables.ecpro.co.uk

15/07/2024

🤩🤩🤩

How Sundays should be spent 🫶🏻

12/07/2024

NEW CLOTHING RANGE HAS LANDED FOR SUMMER 2024

Lightweight Fleece Gilets

Zip Hoodies

T-shirts

REMEMBER we also offer all riding wear and riding hats and gloves for sale at highly competitive rates from the yard.

Enquire at your next lesson. Orders can be placed with NEXT DAY delivery.

11/07/2024

❗️❗️🐎 SUMMER SCHEDULE PART 3 !!! 🐎❗️❗️

In addition to camp information already circulated please find information for remainder of August ..

6/8/2024:
30 minute Private lessons for all levels and ages from 0900 to 1130.
1230 Fast ride out for L3/L6

07/08/2024 :
1000 Gentle ride out L2/L3 for all ages

08/08/24 to 09/08/2024 :
Adult Camp as previously advertised- some spaces still available!!

10/08/2024 to 12/08/2024 :
Closed

13/08/2024 to 15/08/2024:
Children's Camp No.2

16/08/2024:
Closed

17/08/2024:
Normal Saturday Schedule

18/08/2024:
Closed

19/08/2024 to 21/08/2024 :
Children's Camp No.3

22/08/2024 :
Tairderwen Summer Party : details to be confirmed

23/08/2024 to 26/08/2024 :
Closed

27/08/2024 :
Afternoon of private lessons for all ages, levels avilable to book.

28/08/2024:
1000 Family ride out , Gentle

29/08/2024:
1000 Teenies pamper and hack morning

30/08/2024:
1000 Advanced ride out

31/08/2024
Normal Saturday Schedule

All bookable on Ecpro..any questions via Facebook messenger only please 🙏

07/07/2024

We have some very sad news to share with you all.

On Thursday last week we had to say a final farewell to our beloved Oli.

It was a very sudden and unexpected decline of his health over a short period of time. His appetite was non existent and he was melting before our eyes.

The brilliant vet from Black Mountains Farm Services took a look and suggested a few options. He provided us with a faultless and professional service and treated our lovely old boy with so much respect and compassion.

Ollie’s lovely owner Chloe Watkin made the two hour plus journey to be by his side.

Chloe and myself both felt the kindest thing to do was to let him go. He’s worked hard in his long life and it was time.

Oli was one of my original school ponies. Trusted to me by Chloe all the way back when I first started up the riding school.

He was an older pony when he arrived, but he was so full of life and had so much to offer to so many. Oli has taught hundreds of children to ride, stood patiently for so many tiny hands and short arms to reach his fluffy mane and thick long tail. He would lift his feet politely for any child who needed to learn to pick out feet and stand stock still to be painted in glitter and colours for a pony party.

Even though he was an older pony coming into the riding school role he took to it so brilliantly and it was clear from the start that he adored children. He looked after everyone who ever sat on him and was always happy to come in for a fuss.

I can’t speak about what happened to him in the first 22.5 years of his life. But I know the last 10 when he belonged to Chloe, and then was trusted to me were the best they could have been.

🦄Oli Cob 18th May 1992 - 4th July 2024🦄

Thursday was a hard day. So if anyone noticed I’ve been wandering around like a brainless spook for a few days then I do apologise.

If anyone has any Oli pics from over the years please share them in the comments.

07/07/2024

We now have loads of summer holiday activities online and available to book.

Spaces are available across most activities 🐎

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05/07/2024

❗️❗️🐎SUMMER SCHEDULE PART 2 !!! 🐎❗️❗️

In addition to camp information already circulated please find information for remainder of July ..

22/7 to 25/7 :
shut for RWS

26/7 :
10am L1/L2 Beginners lesson
1230 L3/L6 Fast ride out
1430 L3/L6 Fast ride out

27/7 :
Normal Saturday Lessons

28/7 to 29/7 :
Closed

30/7 to 1/8 :
Children's Camp No.1

2/8 :
1000 to 12 Noon Teenie Pamper & Ride L1/L2

3/8 to 5/8 :
Closed for Brecon Show & Rest days for ponies !

All bookable on Ecpro..any questions via Facebook messenger only please 🙏

01/07/2024

🐎❗️2 New Additional Saturday Lessons !!!!!❗️🐎

1.30pm > Children's beginner ride-out Levels 1/2

2.00pm > Youth Levels 3/4 ( same as 12 noon ) - our most popular lesson..!!

STARTING THIS WEEKEND 6TH JULY !!!

28/06/2024

SUMMER CAMP DATES ARE NOW LIVE ON ECPRO

🐎 🏕️🐎🏕️🐎🏕️🐎🏕️🐎🏕️🐎🏕️🐎🏕️🐎

🦄 CHILDRENS RIDING CAMP - 30th 31st July and 1st August

🧘🏼‍♀️ Adults Training and Well-being weekend 8th 9th August

🦄Children’s Riding Camp - 13th 14th and 15th August

🦄Childrens Riding camp - 19th 20th 21st August

The full list of activities for each day will be posted soon

https://tairderwenridingstables.ecpro.co.uk

25/06/2024

They are never just RIDING SCHOOL PONIES❤️🐴

One day you may move onto bigger, fancier horses, but never forget the school horse who made you, as without them, you wouldn’t be able to ride anything at all.

The patient soul that tolerated your bouncing while you figured out how to sit the trot.

The kind mare that didn’t walk off when you stumbled up the mounting block, trying to get your foot in the stirrup.

The sweet gelding that picked up the canter even though your body was telling him to do the exact opposite.

The saintly angel that never spooked, which was a dam good thing because your balance was precarious at best.

Too often we forget where we came from. We move on to the next chapter in our lives and say, “Oh my gosh, I’m learning so much! I’m going so far! I could never do this kind of thing on that old school horse!”

But infact you could, you were just not ready to do all these things back then.

But that school horse gave you the confidence to move forward. That school horse took care of you in all respects and allowed you to take the time you needed to find your way. You couldn’t have become the rider you are today without that riding school horse, always remember to love them unconditionally for our riding school horses are what help start your dream, make dreams come true and get you ready for those bigger dreams 🐴

23/06/2024

Children’s Summer Holiday Camp Dates are being sent out THIS WEEK

KEEP AN EYE ON THE PAGE AND YOUR EMAILS

15/06/2024

Please arrive for your lesson suitably dressed for rain!

It’s meant to brighten up a bit later so we may be able to dodge the showers but please bare in mind that if it’s too wet and windy to ride your lesson will still go ahead and your riders will be doing stable management.

Stable management is a vital part of the learning process of horse riding and equestrian sport. We definitely should do more of it! Not just save it for rainy days 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️

06/06/2024

Lately I’ve had a lot of clients looking to buy/enquiring about horses for sale.

At the moment I have several lovely, lovely horses and ponies looking for new postcodes.

I also know of some cracking ones about to be listed; of which I could put potential buyers in touch with. All are honest and genuine sales, from clients and friends.

If you’re looking, drop a message so we can discuss if there’s anything suitable for you.

03/06/2024

June is here ☀️🕶️☀️🕶️☀️🌸🪻🌸🌼🪻

We have spaces across a range of lessons throughout June

There’s something to suit everyone!

Tuesday evenings 1:1 sessions available

Wednesday evenings GROUP LESSONS 4pm 5pm and 6pm. Availability in for all abilities and ages.

Thursday evening GROUP LESSONS 5pm 6pm

Friday LADIES GROUP 12:30pm

Saturday GROUP LESSONS 10am (adults beginner lesson) and spaces available throughout various other lessons all day, for all ages and abilities.

For all bookings go to https://tairderwenridingstables.ecpro.co.uk

For any queries regarding new bookings, assessment lessons, a current booking, suitability for lessons, suitable attire, restrictions, timings or anything else lesson related please message us on social media and a member of the team will be get back to you.

30/05/2024

!! New Term Dates !!
Please note the schedule has now been updated for after half term to the end of term for booking...

🐎 An additional group lesson on a Wednesday at 6pm for adults has been added as nights are lighter .

🐎 Any group lessons where there are 1 or 2 people booked on will be reduced to 30 mins ( this is still a huge saving on a 121 lesson ! )

Please could we ask that any queries are left on the facebook messenger site only for admin to deal with..Thank you !!

28/05/2024

Our first ever Adult Jumping Workshop was a great success !! Under Steph's watchful eye we had brilliant tuition..amazing cake ..and then a complex and challenging clear round course. Everyone had a fantastic afternoon, so many lessons learnt and above all so much fun !!

27/05/2024

⚠️ Drivers, please follow these simple steps when passing a horse on the road:

🐎 Slow down to a maximum of 10mph and be ready to stop,

🐎 Be patient – don’t sound your horn or rev your engine,

🐎 Pass the horse wide and slow if safe to do so, allowing at least 2 metres if possible,

🐎 Drive slowly away,

🐎 Watch out for signals from the rider to slow down or stop.



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Gyrwyr, dilynwch y camau syml hyn wrth basio ceffyl ar y ffordd:

🐎 Arafwch i uchafswm o 10mya a byddwch yn barod i stopio,

🐎 Byddwch yn amyneddgar - peidiwch â seinio'ch corn na newid eich injan,

🐎 Ewch heibio'r ceffyl llydan ac araf os yw'n ddiogel i wneud hynny, gan ganiatáu o leiaf 2 fetr os yn bosibl,

🐎 Gyrrwch i ffwrdd yn araf,

🐎 Gwyliwch am signalau gan y beiciwr i arafu neu stopio.



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27/05/2024

Please remember to check the ever changing weather ahead of all activities this week.

Wellies / riding boots only ; no crocs or trainers
Long trousers or leggins ; no shorts
Coats where needed
Hats if you have one - we do have some to borrow
Drinks / snacks for longer sessions

We can't wait to see you all this week !

25/05/2024

Come along and see Benny and Posie at the Infantry Battleschool Brecon Military Show

We’re here doing children’s pony rides all afternoon.

There’s loads for the kids to do and look at!

Come along and support the show and let these wonderful military professionals demonstrate some of their skills.

24/05/2024

One session already full for Friday's Youth Jumping workshop and competition... still spaces Thursday .