Old Mill Stables

14/09/2024

We have a large amount of saddles need rehoming. All our older styles perfectly usable.
Happy for them to go as a job lot . Otherwise open to donations

04/09/2024

Spaces within Rda available for anyone looking ?
Yes are also looking for volunteers - no horse experience necessary.

We look forward to welcoming our riders back on Monday 16th and Wednesday 18th.

We do currently have spaces for younger lighter riders due to smaller horses being available. - please note our sessions run term time and during school hours. Please contact us if your are interested.

We also welcome back our amazing volunteers- without you all , we just couldnt run . Do you have some spare time you could offer us on a monday morning or a Wednesday?
Please contact us if your interested .

22/08/2024

🌟Last pony day of summer holidays 🌟

19/08/2024

Please find all our current job opportunities on our website link is below.

We are currently in the interview process for Job roles.

We have one apprenticeship position remaining if you would like to be considered for this position get your application in asap .

https://sites.google.com/view/oldmillstablesequestriancentre/job-opportunities

14/08/2024

What is changing lives through horses ?

Using horses as the inspiration for change, the programme provides an alternative and complementary learning environment to mainstream education. The skills developed through the programme meet the requirements of ongoing education and training, employers and participants.

The programme works to develop six key life skills through equestrian activity: 
Communication
Confidence
Building relationships
Teamwork
Responsibility
Perseverance

Everyone meet Ruby and the lovely Blackjack .
Ruby is excelling on the CLTH programme we love seeing her grow in confidence weekly .

Here is what Rubys mum has to say about her progress -

Ruby finds social interactions with others very difficult and finds it hard to just be herself and to communicate with others. Since coming to changing lives, Ruby has found her safe space and can be herself around others.
All the staff are amazing and understanding towards her and her needs. Ruby is learning new skills and is happy and all ways looks forward to her sessions. she has made friends something that has been very hard for her to do with in mainstream school.

If you would like to find out more about the programme please contact us we are now taking enrollments for September.

13/08/2024

🌟 Semi Private special offer 🌟

09/08/2024

🌟Group Lessons 🌟

Why join group lessons instead of private lessons ?

We believe group instruction is a better teaching pattern for most people (and horses). Because the instructor’s focus moves from student to student, rather than resting on one person for the entire ride. This provides smaller information bites which are more easily absorbed. Plus not having the instructor focus on them relentlessly allows the student the opportunity to make adjustments and corrections themselves. And even though the pressure is off for a short time period, the instructor is still aware of what is happening with her student.

The social side
Group riding lessons are a great way to feed the social needs of any horse lover. Even adults look forward to riding together.
We know over our 62 years of operating that riders have made life long friends from riding in the group lessons.

The Visual Learning Tool
For some people, riding snaps into place much faster when they can see what they are trying to achieve. Group riding lessons provide the horses and riders taking the group lesson with Live demos .

The visual tool works at all levels, over and over again. The bonus is that when they see that one of their peers can achieve something, they know they can too.

The Challenge
In the same sense that group riding lessons give students confidence, group lessons also add the challenge factor. When peers ride together and they see one another achieve, that nudge to do it better seems to find its way in.

Cost
Regular Group lessons are our most cost effective lesson.

Like to find out more ?
Please pm us

07/08/2024

🌤️Summer availability this week 🌤️

06/08/2024

⭐️JULY ⭐️
PONY CLUB MEMBER OF THE MONTH

🎖️Rosie Hosking🎖️

30/07/2024

Pony morning - Wednesday 7th August

25/07/2024

Another great Tea with a Pony session ☕️🍰

13/07/2024

🏕️Camp date is out 🏕️

07/07/2024

☀️This weeks limited availability ☀️

06/07/2024

British Horse Society - Changing Lives Through Horses centre (CLTH).

⭐️We are taking on enrolments for September 2024⭐️

CLTH is an educational programme which encompasses the development of Life Skills and academic achievement within an equine environment, with study mapped to the National Curriculum at KS 1, KS2, KS 3 and KS4. The programme is suitable for:
Young people (5 - 15), who are either excluded, at risk of permanent exclusion, or who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)

Young people (16 -25) who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET).

We have one goal; to build a young person’s resilience, confidence, self-esteem and support them to develop the drive and ambition to be a productive member of our society through re-engaging with education or employment.

For more information please contact us on [email protected]

30/06/2024

Brilliant trip out for our pony club members to for a really informative demo from all about there amazing saddles and how to fit a saddle correctly.

Thank you for allowing us to attend .

We still have spaces in our pony club if you want to join . For more information please ask Jade .

28/06/2024

☀️Availability ☀️

Cant see what you are looking for ?
Drop us a message

18/06/2024

Please find all our current job opportunities on our website link is below.

We are currently in the interview process for Job roles.

We have one apprenticeship position remaining if you would like to be considered for this position get your application in asap .

https://sites.google.com/view/oldmillstablesequestriancentre/job-opportunities

13/06/2024

Availability this weekend and into next week .

11/06/2024

Another yearly unannounced visit from the BHS for our BHS approval .
Fabulous feedback from Nicky Du Plessis -

“The staff are friendly and welcoming and the centre has a super selection of riding school horses and ponies. They offer an excellent experience for clients who wish to learn to ride and students coming into the industry”

This means we keep our Highly commended status .

07/06/2024

Monday 10th of June
Coaching exam rider vacancies

Free 20 min lead rein lesson 9 am -
Rider must be a beginner.

Please contact us to book

31/05/2024

Brilliant day at Pony club Blue Cross horse and pony care competition. We took 3 teams all of which placed in the top half of a huge number of teams. We came home with a 3rd , 10th and 14th placing .

Everyone looked so smart and worked hard on all the sections.

Our 3rd placing means Team A have qualified for the national championships held in August.

Thank you to for Hosting and Katy Deithrick for organising a brilliant event !

Thank you to parents who drove everyone up .

28/05/2024

⭐️Pony club morning and pony morning tomorrow ⭐️

26/05/2024

Apologises if we haven’t got back to you in the last few days .

We had a surprise delivery at on Wednesday night ❤️

Jazz gave birth to a gorgeous chestnut filly who we have nicknamed Crumpet .
Both mare and foal are doing really well.

Huge thank you to who have been amazing from start to finish.

We have all recovered from no sleep for two days and are back ready for Half Term. If we haven’t got back to your query please contact us again.

25/05/2024

📣Calling all our Pony Club members. 📣

we are super excited to be attending the Blue Cross horse and pony care competition on the 31st of May in Launceston.

Entries close tomorrow and i am still in search of a couple of members to make up teams .

Not a pony club member but want to attend? - you can still join now and attend!

Recommended Dress Code:
Pony Club Sweatshirt
Membership Badge
Riding Hat
Gloves
Correct footwear
Jodhpurs/breeches cream or white

Cost per person is £15 (£45 a team )

We will are also still looking for parents to help with Transport 🚗 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

25/05/2024

☀️Half Term Activities ☀️

11/05/2024

Do you know someone who would like to join the Old Mill family

🌟Looking for our next four legged team members 🌟

We are looking for our next equine team member .

15h upwards
Leg in each corner type .
Ideally a gelding or a non mareish mare .
Ideally established and ready to work but would consider a project if it’s the right horse.

Mother daughter share type for school work , hacking and local competing but placid enough to perhaps do RDA work .
( I know we don’t want much !)

Experienced qualified home.
Would also consider long term loaning .

Also looking for -

School masters to join our team of existing schoolmasters.

School master types 15h+
Perhaps a competition horse looking to step away or step down from competing.
Ideally with established lateral work.

Please share

10/05/2024

⭐️Current Job opportunities⭐️

OMS is seeking to expand its yard team.

If you wish to apply for the position outlined below please submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected] . We will aim to respond within 1 week from receiving your application.

Job Roles
⭐️Equine Apprentice 🌟
Working towards NVQ level 2/3
Old Mill Stables are looking for a hardworking and passionate Level 2 or 3 equine apprentice. Must be able to work well as part of a team. Most importantly they must be diligent to maintain standards and once instructed be able to repeat a task to the required standard consistently.

The successful candidate will also receive training towards BHS stage exams alongside their training for their NVQ course requirements. Previous experience with horses, such as regular attendance at a riding school, owned/loaned a pony etc, is a advantageous but not essential. A passion for horse care and developing their professional skills is essential. OMS is a client facing business meaning developing good people skills and maintaining a professional presence as all times is also required. Regular riding opportunities (staff lessons, hacking etc) and opportunities to compete when ready Typical duties will include:
• Mucking out
• Turning out/bringing in
• Tack cleaning
• Grooming / Tacking up
• Mounting riders
• Feeding
• Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
• Bathing
• Rug changing
• Schooling
• Riding
• Exercising horses from the ground
• Assisting specialist - vet/farrier/dentist

Working hours are dictated by a rota based staffing system. NVQ Course requirements require a minimum of 30 hrs per week (~120hrs p/m). Expected contacted hours to be agreed - ranging between 30-37hrs per week

05/05/2024

As asked for a last minute day camp for tomorrow bank holiday.
Limited spaces

Pm to book

02/05/2024

Calling all our Pony Club members.

we are super excited to be attending the Blue Cross horse and pony care competition on the 31st of May in Launceston.

If any of our Pony Club members want to attend this competition , please contact Jade with parental consent .

Not a pony club member but want to attend? - you can still join now and attend the next few weeks training.

Recommended Dress Code:
Pony Club Sweatshirt
Membership Badge
Riding Hat
Gloves
Correct footwear
Jodhpurs/breeches cream or white

Cost per person is £15 (£45 a team )

We will also be looking for parents to help with Transport 🚗

18/04/2024

☕️ Tea with a pony ☕️

With the warmer weather finally arriving we are opening up spaces for our Tea with a pony sessions.

If you work in a care home or support someone privately and would like to join us please contact us .

Picture - A powerful picture showing true horse human connection within one of our a Tea with a Pony sessions last year.