The Orchard Equine College

04/12/2024

Our Saddle fitter is here regularly checking tack & making sure all our Horses are comfortable.

Even the super inquisitive Rosie had a lesson on saddle fitting yesterday 🐴 Yorkshire Saddlery Repairs

03/12/2024

Top Tip Tuesdays !

Our Students have been getting to know the "normal" for our horses. Daily health checks for our horses are an essential part of our routine for maintaining their well-being and identifying any potential issues early.
By routinely conducting these checks, We help ensure our horses stay healthy and any health concerns are addressed promptly with our Vet .equine.vets

02/12/2024

Our students are learning about the Importance of Flatwork. Flatwork is an essential foundation for horses in various disciplines, emphasizing the importance of balance, flexibility, and communication between ourselves and our Horses .

These skills are crucial for developing a well-rounded horse capable of performing in more specialized activities like jumping, dressage, or eventing.

Flatwork training not only improves the physical condition of our horses but also establishes a strong connection and mutual understanding between horse and rider, making it a fundamental aspect of horsemanship.

By dedicating our time to flatwork, we as equestrians are ensuring our horses are healthier, more versatile, and better prepared for a variety of challenges.

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01/12/2024

Congratulations to our equine students for their outstanding achievements so far in their first Term . Their dedication and hard work in mastering skills, understanding horse care, and developing a bond with their Pony partners is truly commendable. Whether it's excelling in dressage, show jumping, or simply gaining a deeper appreciation for the love of Horses , our students have shown remarkable perseverance and passion. Their success not only highlights their individual talents but also underscores the importance of equine education in fostering responsibility, empathy, and teamwork.

What a Team they are , Here's to their continued growth and success in all their future plans 👏🏼 We are super proud of you all 🌟

28/11/2024

20/11/2024

☀️ 🚿 🐎 🌟Coming Very soon 🌟 🐎 🚿 ☀️

Bronze , Silver , Gold & Platinum Packages to include Treatments , Arena Hire & much more.

Budget Options for our Team of Students to gain experience in Clipping & Trimming , Bathing and the use of various treatments.

Will be Taking Bookings from January 2025 😊

15/11/2024

Fun Fact Friday !

12/11/2024

The Trophies are here for this years end of year awards we are combining the college with the riding school side ☺️

This week is the last week to get your nominations in so please comment your nominees and categories below ⬇️

Awards:

Stable star ⭐️ Volunteer of the year - recognising the exceptional volunteer achievements of the year .

Rising star ⭐️ award - Nominees shown significant improvement from the previous years .

Most improved in confidence 🥰 - nominee shown great determination and courage .

Funniest of the Group 🫶🏼- to the member who cheers everyone on and cheers up everyone’s day .

Most improved newcomer🤩 - nominee to have started with us this year & have progressed a Grade .

Learner of the Term 🧑‍🎓- The learner who has exceeded expectations

The Most committed Rider of the Year 🐎 - The rider who’s the most committed. Wind , rain and shine ✨

The Best Groom 🐴- the nominee to have the best kept horse/ pony throughout the year

Most tactful Rider - ( The rider who best helps a scared/spooky/naughty horse have a good experience)

Budding Show jumper 💫- The rider to have shown a keen interest in showjumping and improved over the year.

Budding Dressage Rider 🌟 - The rider to have shown a keen interest in Dressage and improved over the year .

Prizes Vary for each category from free lessons , free loan of a pony , % off , certificates & Trophies 🏆

We hope to see some of you there ! Let us know ASAP if you can make it 😊

31/10/2024

We had a little play at Mounted Games today with some of our Students & had such a laugh!

We Would just like to say we’re not even half way into our first year but we’re super proud of all your achievements so far . Not only do we have an amazing bunch of kids who work hard and get stuck in . We have a bunch of kids who lift each other up , support and help eachother and every single one of them will be an asset to any yard , College or team in the future whatever career path they choose .

Proud of you all ! Well done 👏🏼 🐴

22/10/2024

Equine biosecurity is an essential subject for all of our students interested in the health and management of horses. This field encompasses practices that help prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases among horses. Our Students have been and are continuing to learn about various strategies, such as quarantine protocols, vaccination schedules, and hygiene best practices, which are crucial for maintaining equine health and welfare.

Additionally, they explore the significance of monitoring horse health, understanding disease transmission methods, and recognizing early signs of illness. By mastering these concepts, students play a pivotal role in protecting equine populations, ensuring the safety of the equestrian industry, and promoting overall animal welfare.

Our Biosecurity topic this week was Travelling Horses . Thanks to Orchard Equine Transport for allowing our students to practice their best practices.

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18/10/2024

Our Adult Evening Courses are ready !

Do you Fancy a Career change ? Thinking about horse ownership but would like to expand your knowledge ?

Our Friendly & Knowledgeable team of Coaches & Assessors are here to help.

Contact us for Further Assistance 🐎

17/10/2024

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Did you know, Horses really are Magical ! & We believe that everyone can learn, achieve and be successful in the right environment, with the right support.

Are you looking for an Alternative provision ? for the Full Brochure Please send us a Request by following the link below.

https://www.theorchard-ec.co.uk/alternative-provision

16/10/2024

Some of our college students assisted Paige today using the Theraplate & learning about the benefits of the theraplate in general and how it can aid horses under going various rehabilitation programmes.

Thank you Paige for your help as always 🤍

Captain Loves his weekly theraplate session 🐎
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