The Riding School at Rettendon

15/08/2024

Private lessons added to the diary for Monday 19th - book online here https://bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays

14/08/2024

Set to be another lovely weekend ☀️why not book a space on our guided hack this Sunday and enjoy the countryside on horseback 🦄

https://bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays

13/08/2024

Thank you to our fab team of staff and loaners working hard in the heat yesterday to keep the horses comfortable 🥵
Did you know…

⭐️it takes at least 2-3 weeks for horses to start acclimatising to higher temperatures, so mini heat waves pose a higher risk!
⭐️horses have high electrolyte concentration in their sweat so loss of minerals is rapid when sweating and increases risk of dehydration
⭐️Older, heavier, darker horses, and those with thicker coats, are all at higher risk in the heat
⭐️continuous application of cold water ie hosing is the best way to cool a horse down (don’t waste time using the sweat scraper!)

11/08/2024

Some space on 45 minute lessons and hacks this Wednesday & Sunday! 🦄🦄🦄

https://bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays

06/08/2024

One cancellation space available on the 10am beginner to intermediate level group lesson tomorrow (Wednesday) - 45 minutes, max 4 riders and £25 🦄 message or email to book!

06/08/2024

Good morning from the herd of unicorns 😍🦄🦄🦄 thank you .l.l.i.e.9.8 for the photos ❤️

05/08/2024

05/08/2024

⭐️DAY CAMP 22nd August⭐️ We are super excited that not only do we have the lovely Catherine from Baileys Horse Feeds visiting the yard to put the ponies on the weigh bridge and help us with our condition scoring and ration planning, we also have our brilliant Equine Dental Technician Lili Harvey coming to do teeth for Victory and Sparkles! This will be so interesting to see the difference in the dentition between a young and aged pony. This is as well as the included TWO lessons and stable management training from our qualified staff. Spaces are now VERY limited so get booked in asap!

31/07/2024

31/07/2024

Bath 🛀 time for these gorgeous boys Prince 🫅 & Ned on our short course sessions yesterday ❤️ next short course/mini day camp dates are 28th -30th August! 🦄🦄🦄

29/07/2024

Super yard outing to local riding club Team Dressage yesterday - we were busy prepping, tack cleaning, plaiting and remembering our tests! Huge well done to everyone who rode and had a wonderful day with their horses - and extra thanks to the very important ground support crew and show organisers for a lovely day
❤️💙🩷

26/07/2024

Week 2 of the summer holidays is getting booked up fast! We’ve also added a couple of private lessons for Wednesday 7th Aug. Check out the booking site for the full schedule

https://bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays

17/07/2024

Summer holiday events ☀️☀️☀️
Lessons every week through summer holidays PLUS 3 day short courses, ‘Own a Pony’ day and a Day camp with guest visitor equine nutrition advisor from Baileys Horse Feeds 🙌🏼🦄
Book online here - https://bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays

16/07/2024

Absolute perfection 🦄😍 thank you .l.l.i.e.9.8 for the photos ❤️❤️❤️

03/07/2024

Excited to announce as part of our Day Camp on 22nd August we have the lovely Catherine from Baileys Horse Feeds visiting us for our routine nutritional assessment for the horses - get involved and help put the horses on the weigh scales, learn more about correct feeding and assessing the condition of the horses using Condition Scoring and weigh tapes

* DAY CAMP INCLUDES 2 LESSONS AS WELL AS HORSE CARE, THEORY AND PRACTICAL SESSIONS 9AM - 3PM *

https://bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays/e/ev-sbme-20240822090000

26/06/2024

Ned enjoying his hose off and electrolyte mash away from the hot sun this afternoon 🥵 lots of horses have additional requirements in extremes of weather (particularly heat waves that they do not have time to adjust to) - providing shelter either in cool stables or under shade in trees, lots of hosing off, moving lessons to the shady indoor arena or hacking, and providing extra fluids and electrolytes are just some of the ways we adapt the care of the ponies during this weather 🦄☀️

23/06/2024

Couple of local fetes for Angel Ponies Flynt, Roly, & Daisy this weekend. Bouncy castles and busy playgrounds are no problem here 🙌🏼 🦄 thank you to for having us, and our local village school, lovely to see the ponies putting smiles on faces in the sunshine and thank you to our fab team for all your hard work ☀️

21/06/2024

Pink noses need suncream ☀️🦄🥰

19/06/2024

We are visiting local pub in Ramsden - The White Horse - for their summer fete this Friday! Pop down and see us for the pony rides and lots of other fun activities for the kids 😀

COME JOIN US FRIDAY JUNE 21st From 3pm

Our summer fete is just around the corner 😍

Here's a little more info to get us all excited

Live singers from The village, The West End, and Prime time Tv.

A variety of stalls from local People, Charities and Organisations:

Tarot Readings
Arts and crafts
Clothing
Jewelry
Face painting
Animal welfare & Awareness
Cubs & Scouts Games
Prizes
Tombola
Raffle
Remus Horse Sanctuary
Made at Summerdale Farm
Home Start Essex
Ramsden Pre school committee
The riding school at Rettendon

Activities such as:

The White Horse 'BushTucker Trial'

Egg and Spoon Race [Adults V Kids]

Tug of War

Man V Food

AND MUCH MUCH MORE .............

14/06/2024

Summer Holiday dates are now on the booking site 🦄🦄🦄
www.bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays

05/06/2024

Due to illness we have a last minute private lesson with Ellie available tonight 5.45pm - message or email to book 🦄

30/05/2024

New ‘How To Lunge’ session added for 7th June 5.30pm & private lessons now available THIS SATURDAY
🦄🦄🦄

29/05/2024

DAY CAMP - very limited space now for Fridays day camp!
What to expect -
🦄Two ridden sessions in a small group, preparing for dressage and jumping competitions
🦄Hands on practical sessions
🦄Demonstrations and tuition from experienced and qualified coaches
🦄6 hours of fun learning!
Book online here -
www.bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays

19/05/2024

Day camp, or own a pony sessions? Both are really fun ways to spend time with the horses and develop your knowledge. Own a Pony is suitable for all levels children age 5 and up, fun and games whilst learning. Day Camp is aimed at independent riders and is a longer day with more structured learning. Visit our booking site for more info or pop us a message 🦄🦄🦄

17/05/2024

Some impressive plaiting skills demonstrated this evening followed by a hack in the evening sun ☀️

15/05/2024

Just 2 spaces left for our Friday night hack 🦄 send us a pm or email to book in

14/05/2024

SHOWING PRACTICAL - plaiting and in hand showing this Friday 5pm!! Advanced hacks also available Friday 6.30pm ☀️
Book online⬇️

10/05/2024

May half term events are online! Suitable for beginners onwards, Lots of hacks, lessons, own a pony sessions and a Day camp for experienced riders.
www.bookwhen.com/rettendonholidays
Visit our site to book your space 🦄🦄🦄

08/05/2024

Thank you for these gorgeous photos of the lovely Flynt 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄