Fossilfield Training Centre

Introduction to cantering a racehorse #doyouhavewhatittakestoridearacehorse.

Week 3 of the summer League leaderboard lookalike this. Kirsty9points, Hayleigh 7 points Lucy & Zoe 6points Amy 3 points Archie 2points Devon 1 point

#adultlessons #doyouhavewhatittakestoridearacehorse

Interested in learning more about Equitation than just riding? Sam’s School of Equitation is exclusive to Fossilfield Training Centre and offers our students an in-depth understanding of riding. Tonight our Gallop Club riders (under 16’s) continued with pole work and have began developing their jumping positions#horseriding#equitation

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Grayson Pender, Alison Allaun, Sharon Mcskimming, Leah Scullion

Some Fossilfield Racing College Students enjoyed a day working with the Lucinda Russell Racing team. #youthempowerment #hardwork #teamwork 💪

So what happens at Home when the rest are off racing? Well we work hard, have fun with our friends and let the ponies have a well earned rest 💕

Training To Race Day The Fossilfield training to race day was held at Overton Farm, Carluke and concluded a 2year project in which a unique coaching experience was offered to local children, young people and adults who experienced social and economic barriers and were becoming disengaged from mainstream provisions. The project’s aims were to- Allow affordable access to pony riding to develop necessary skills Provision of equine enabled learning through a bespoke coaching style led by a fully qualified Race Coach who has also used this experience as part of her Level 3 training Supported personal development to allow members to make their own informed choices so they could follow their own pathway back into their communities, education and / employment. Preparation for this day has consisted of- - Learning to meet the daily commitments required to maintain the highest standards of equine welfare. This was achieved by different groups throughout the day and across each week allowing for individuals to experience the dedication and commitment required . starting with 7am breakfasts and checks, morning stables, exercise lots, afternoon stables and yard duties, evening stables and setting fair before finishing with bedtime checks. - Meeting the training needs of the horses/ponies not only for their daily exercise but as part of a long term performance goal. This was achieved through everyone being hands on at their own skill level eg walking in hand, quiet hacks, schooling sessions and more intense gallop work. - Improving the fitness ,skill and knowledge of riders and grooms. This was achieved through our progressive learning strategy relevant to emotional literacy of the individuals. - Learning to work effectively as part of a team. Encouraging leadership, promoting responsibility and developing resilience all achieved through the Fossilfield ethos of Respect. - Raising funds and encouraging positive financial management The day consisted

Growing in confidence our Level 2 riders develop key skills preparing them to ride on a gallop. Most of their training takes place in an enclosed arena where they receive both Race Coaching and Equitation instruction.

Last training day before race preparations commence for our Training to Race Day to be held at Overton Farm, 24th March🏆👏

Learn more about Fossilfield and the work we do in developing young people to be the best they can be through our unique Racehorse training Program. Open Days will be announced shortly#equinefacilitatedlearning #equinefacilitatedpsychotherapy