Barguse Riding Centre - For the horse and rider in Cornwall. We aim not only to teach riding skills,
21/09/2024
We have the opportunity to open up a group session on a Thursday morning (11am- 12.30pm) to any homeschooled children who would like to join us for some Changing Lives Through Horses sessions.
Learn all about horses and caring for them in a fun group session, earn certificates and make new friends
Being able to get up close to our wonderful ponies and hands on as you learn!
There will be the opportunity to ride as part of the sessions but this wouldn’t be compulsory.
We would work through a tailored syllabus following either the Achievers ( 5-11 years) or the Explorers ( 11+ years )
These work on key skills like teamwork and communication as well as using skills that link with the National curriculum, like English , maths and science.
These sessions will start on
The 3rd of October.
Each session will be £30 per pupil, payable at each ‘half term’
So the first block of 4 sessions, 3rd -24th October would be £120
The second block of 7 sessions 7th of November- 19th of December ( 7 sessions) would be £210
To book please call Becky in the office on 01208 831817
28/07/2024
Did you know we have a dedicated private page for our riders?
We often post news, updates, training videos and exclusive access to events
If you are a current rider with us please join the page, you will have to answer questions so we can verify you are a rider with us
A big shout out to Eden Honey, our level 3 apprentice who last night swapped her yard gear for her party outfit to attend Cornwall College's "Shining Star Awards 2024" where she picked up the Apprentice of the Year award for her excellence while completing her apprenticeship!! She's far too modest to shout out about her achievement but we couldn't let it pass without acknowledging her fantastic award. We know how many hours you've put in over the last 18 months, both in the saddle and in theory, so you thoroughly deserve to celebrate! 🥳 Congratulations, we're all super proud!! 🤩🌟🍾🏺🎉 🙌
18/04/2024
We currently have an issue with our phone line,
If you try and call us it will ring on your end but not in our office, if you need to contact us urgently we are monitoring Facebook from offsite.
04/03/2024
They say that you can have the best surface in the world but your arena is only as good as the drainage and crikey has that been tested this last month! On top of already soaked ground, we had an additional 3cm of rain alone today. 🙈
I wanted to give a massive shout out to Dan Donson Agriculture and Plant Contractor who refurbished our outdoor arena a few years back by installing proper drainage and a brand new surface. Despite the worst weather, it’s never had one puddle on it!
If you need a recommendation then we wholeheartedly endorse his work!
Having said all that I’m still glad we have an indoor as well!
24/12/2023
Wishing all our friends, staff and customers, a happy Christmas!
Thank you for all your hard work, custom and the great craic you've brought this year!
We hope Santa brings you all you hoped for tomorrow! ☺️
Alistair & Lisa x
19/09/2023
No lessons indoors today as Tris switches out the old sodium lights for LEDs.
I was slightly concerned about how small they looked but when we tested one line of them, they were bright! 😎
Can’t wait to see her fully lit tomorrow!!
17/09/2023
Another little outing for team Barguse, this time to St Leonards Equestrian Centre for the Lamerton Open Hunter Trial.
This time Matt was stepping up to the 70cm pairs with Amber and with the weather less than great, there was some debate whether to even go. I'm not sure as a mum, my nerves can take it!
With the aim to just get round in one piece or retire, if they felt the horses slipping, (Mr W has no studs), they had a steady canter around to finish 4th out of 10!
A good result considering they had penalties as they were over the time and had forgotten to jump one of the dress fences together after the water because they were relieved to have just got through it without being washed down stream!
Though I'm not sure whether Matt was more pleased to get a frilly or the fact that the ice cream van was there and he got to indulge in his favourite treat twice!! Apparently, its the ideal way to calm your nerves! 🙄
03/09/2023
Another little outing for team Barguse today to Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Centre for the Lamerton Hunt Open hunter trials.
First up, the youngest member of the Todd clan, Matt, made his hunter trial debut with Mr Waffle (aka Rafiki) in the pairs class with Amber on Ruby who patiently kept yelling over her shoulder, are you alright!! Her babysitting duties paid off with them securing a win and Mr W redeemed himself from his morning's antics when he decided that maybe he didn't want to load!
After this gentle excursion, Amber and Ruby then went on to compete in the 90cm class. As it was only the mare's third hunter trial and first time at 90cm, we were just hoping for her to go round for a steady clear, which she duly did and took an unexpected 2nd place! We are so proud of this little Blue Cross mare with the heart of a lion. She definitely doesn't look like your traditional event horse but she always tries her hardest and that's all we can ask.
01/09/2023
We love sharing all the successes our riders have whether on our horses or their own.
On Sunday, one of our regular longstanding riders, Monny, competed on her own lovely mare Milly at St Stephens show and came away with a clutch of rosettes as well as winning the cup for best combination!
Not content with that achievement, the next day, she was one of 13 of our own riders who took part in our show on Monday riding one of our school horses. She did an excellent job and was placed in all her classes!
Congratulations Monny. You always work so hard and deserve to reap the rewards of that work. You rightly deserve to be chuffed as we all are for you!! 😊
28/08/2023
Thanks to all those who attended our Summer show today. It was lovely to see so many new riders having their first go at a competition including some of our own riding school riders and horses!
Here are the results of the day.
Class 2: X-Pole class (Led)
1st: Piper Craig on Cassie
Class 3: X-pole class (Non-Led)
1st: Codie Hales on Sid
2nd: Ruby Beesley on Chance
3rd: Kitty Davis on Pip
4th: Amelia Hughes on Jez
5th: Rihanna Hughes on Nola
6th: Sue Hicks on Girly
Class 4: 50cm Class
1st: Meghan Skerry on Basil
2nd: Codie Hales on Sid
3rd: Helen Howe on Denzil
4th: Ruby Beesley on Chance
5th: Manon Schneieer on Raidy
6th: Rihanna Hughes on Nola
Class 6: 60cm Class
1st: Matt Todd on Mr Waffle
2nd: Eden Honey on Galaxy
3rd: Liv Matthews on May May
4th: Eloise Bardsley on Inca
5th: Ellie Wakefield on Goose
6th = : Monny Shaw on Jack & Meghan Skerry on Basil
Class 7 : Accumulator Class 50cm - 90cm
1st: Amber Golley on Ruby
2nd: Matt Todd on Mr Waffle
3rd: Eden Honey on Galaxy
4th: Eden Hales on Theo
5th: Poppy O' Mahony on Crosby
Class 8: 70cm Class
1st: Matt Todd on Mr Waffle
2nd: Eden Hales on Theo
3rd: Maddison Trim on Westford Sabrina
4th: Eden Honey on Galaxy
5th: Monny Shaw on Jack
6th: Ellie Wakefield on Goose
Class 9: 80cm Class
1st: Amber Golley on Ruby
2nd: Eden Hales on Theo
3rd: Maddison Trim on Westford Sabrina
18/08/2023
Feeling super proud of this pair!
After lying in 7th place before the XC, a refusal at the first element of the water jump meant a costly 20 penalties and dropped them down to 20th place out of 40 combinations. You've got to love eventing! 😁
I know Amber, you'll be annoyed at your final placing but that's an amazing achievement for your first time at a championship especially considering the standard of the riders and horses you were competing with! Nearly a quarter of the field were eliminated or retired.
Onwards and upwards and time to plan the next outing!! 😊
16/08/2023
Today, we wanted to give Amber and our gorgeous Mr P a big shout out as they set off to the Pony Club Championships! One of only a few combinations representing a centre rather than a branch.
We're super excited for them both and loving being part of their adventures.
Having won their last two outings, PC90 Area 16 Qualifier and BRC NAF Five Star Horse Trials Championships, Junior 90cm individual winners, we know that the PC Championships will be extremely tough.
Their section is huge and has some amazing combinations but we know you'll do us proud as always and will continue to fly the flag for our little riding school in the depths of Cornwall. 〓〓
Have fun, stay safe and enjoy every moment! 🤩
11/08/2023
Our arena XC fences are out so if anyone wants to take advantage to have a school round then please get in touch with the office to book! 😊
21/04/2023
We now have card payment available again , so if you would like to pay over the phone please call the office on 01208 831817
13/04/2023
We currently have no phone or internet, if you need to contact us please be patient, you can still message via Facebook and staff will try and respond from their personal devices
09/04/2023
Happy Easter everyone!
A little fun for those who like a challenge! How many Easter eggs can you find hidden in this image?! All correct answers will be popped in a draw to win a mystery prize!! Answers need to be in by midnight on Easter Monday so we can draw the winner on Tuesday.
Happy hunting!! 😊
07/03/2023
Upcoming road closure
From the 13th of March the road at Lockengate will be closed for road works, this is scheduled for approximately 2 weeks.
Please allow plenty of time to get to your lesson.
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Happy Easter everyone!
A little fun for those who like a challenge! How many Easter eggs can you find hidden in this image?! All correct answers will be popped in a draw to win a mystery prize!! Answers need to be in by midnight on Easter Monday so we can draw the winner on Tuesday.
Happy hunting!! 😊
Barguse Easter card
Happy Easter!!
Hope you are all enjoying the lovely long weekend. 🌞
For all our riders, we thought you'd enjoy playing an Easter egg hunt. So in this video, we have hidden various coloured easter eggs of varying sizes. Once you've worked out the number we've hidden, then go to the Barguse riders group and either leave in the comments section or DM us. All correct answers will win a prize!!
Happy hunting!!☺️
For a chance to win this Kingsland KLLesh helmet and hat bag and Kingsland water bottle worth £96, go to The Spoilt Horse Co FB page and leave your comment.
Move over Tom Daley and Matty Lee!!
Luckily no diving today but some great synchronised jumping! A great way to finish our second day of camp!!
Today I had fun trialling a new bit of tech that means that going forward I will not have to try and teach and video at the same time! Amber kindly acted as guinea pig whilst this clever gizmo automatically tracked her around the arena without me having to lift a finger.
Slightly cynical by nature, I didn’t think it would work that well but I’m pleased to say I was proved wrong. It will definitely become a vital part of training sessions in the future. #bringontraining #barguseridingcentre #dressagetraining #pivo #clevergadgets #ridingschool #ridinglessons #techgadgets #handsfree
When I’m standing knee deep in mud, in the pouring rain, I often wonder why we own a riding school!! It’s a question that I ask myself a lot and probably so do most other riding school proprietors because it’s definitely not for the money!! Most operate on a shoestring and do a sterling job despite all the odds! The reason if I’m honest is because I feel so passionately about getting bottoms in saddles so that others can feel the sheer joy of riding and being round horses!
Some of my best memories are of my sister and I as kids being at our local riding school. We didn’t come from a horsey background but immediately we fell in love with this pastime, (much to our parents’ dismay). We never cleaned our bedrooms but I can guarantee the stables were immaculate and the ponies were groomed to within an inch of their lives!! We spent nearly all our waking hours there, we learnt to ride (and fall off, rather a lot) and met a fantastic array of delightful (and odd) people on the way. It gave us so many opportunities to grow in confidence and taught us how to care for something other than ourselves! It formed a lifelong love for these creatures and over the years has helped keep me sane and centred throughout various events in my life. Even now, my husband says “go ride, you’re grumpy”!
So when my husband and I had the opportunity to move down to Cornwall over 11 years ago, we happened across Barguse! My husband was a vet so he didn’t need a job and he told me that “No, I was too young to retire” and had to do something to earn the keep of my horse! I had owned and run a livery/competition yard for years back in Berkshire and didn’t want to do that again and as I always enjoyed teaching (or coaching as the sports bodies prefer to call it) and seemed quite good at it, the thought of a riding school seemed very appealing! If we could provide kids and adults with some fantastic memories and a new skill on the way, just as I had discovered all those years ago then it was well worth the hard work and expense. So that’s how our version of a riding school was born!
We now own and care for 26 horses in the beautiful countryside of Cornwall. We actively want everyone possible to try our sport regardless of your age, background, physical ability or disability. Riding provides huge benefits from a fitness point of view and for your mental health. Whether you are starting out riding or looking to improve your existing skills, we provide a session for everyone. We work with all ages and have experience with children and adults with sensory processing issues (SPD), autism, Asperger syndrome, OCD, DCD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, learning and physical difficulties and tailor sessions for the individual. Whether you ride for fun, are aiming for the stars or just enjoy the social aspect, we will help you on your journey. For it’s your journey and whatever you choose, we are happy to support you on the way.
We pride ourselves on our friendly staff and family atmosphere. We hope that we get the balance right between being professional but inviting and welcoming. We also provide those who are interested with the opportunity to learn how to care for horses and put as much emphasis on this aspect as the riding. Throughout the year, we try to run different events showcasing all the various sports that can be done with horses so that riders can try their hand at different equestrian disciplines. We hold residential camps, own a pony days, are accredited as a Pony Club centre, run tiny tot sessions, adult only sessions, in-house competitions for those interested and birthday parties! The list is endless but the aim is to try to be as diverse and inclusive as possible! We are always open to new ideas and very approachable so feel free to give us a call and have a chat! Yes that also includes if you have a complaint. We cannot deal with it or offer a solution, if we don’t know about it!
I hope that our story gives you some idea of what we do and why we do it! We may not always get it 100% right but our aim is to get as near to that magical marker as we can. We measure our success by how riders develop and the self-assurance that comes with that. Yes, some of our pupils have gone on in their equestrian careers and look set to achieve great things but equally, we are justly proud of those who through their riding sessions; are able to overcome great difficulties and have found a new confidence in dealing with everyday life. It’s the reason I am able to get up every morning and drag myself out in the worst of weathers (cursing) and I suspect why countless other riding schools do the same!!
"A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves — strong, powerful, beautiful — and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence.
