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15/09/2024

After the very wet winter last year our field gateways corroded and were left very dangerous for both the horses and grooms. We are so excited for these improvements ready for this winter.

05/09/2024

We are so Proud of our boy Toby who has been shortlisted for the Army Equestrian horse of the year. He has given many military riders the opportunity to compete, and win, in military competitions when otherwise they wouldn't get the chance. Not only that he teaches Military riders day in, day out to ride whether they be first time riders or experienced horse owners, always adjusting is way of going depending who is riding him. It takes a very special horse to consistently be so good no matter who is on his back and we are honoured to call him ours.

2 years ago Toby was very nearly retired but thanks to our amazing team, which includes our Vet, Farrier, physio, saddle fitter and Yard staff he is going better than ever.
If you are a registered military equestrian and Toby has made a difference to your riding Journey please vote for him on this link.

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01/09/2024

We have had the most amazing day today at our clear round
We had 61 rounds of Jumping and every horse and rider gained valuable experience and we are so proud of everyone. The best part was seeing so many smiling faces.
Our outdoor school has a large renovation starting in a couple of weeks so we will no longer have a waterlogged outdoor arena in winter. We are so excited for this as we will be able to host these types of events all year round.

26/08/2024

Today we ran a XC clinic over at Larkhill Eventing. It was a great opportunity for our Army riders who are wanting to hire one of horses for the upcoming ARAHT hunter trial to get out on the course. We are forever grateful for the amazing opportunity Andy and his team gives to these riders. Here is our new riding school horse, Will, behaving perfectly with our apprentice Belle who is giving him a lovely ride round for his first time seeing these fences. You will be seeing Will in your lessons and we are sure he will be a firm favourite.

12/08/2024

Hacks
We have been asked by a number of clients about hacks. We can offer adhoc individual/group or Family hacks. If you would like to book something in that's not on our usual timetable please email the office at [email protected] to get booked in.
Our regular hacking slots are on Saturdays 2pm for children and 3pm for adults. These can be booked through EC pro.
Here is a pic of our horses enjoying a hack to the local river to cool off on the hot days we've been having.

02/08/2024

We've had an amazing week hosting the Royal Engineers for their summer Camp. Yesterday we went out on the XC course for their final day. We are so lucky to have these amazing facilities on our doorstep and always grateful to Larkhill Eventing for giving all military riders the chance to train over their course.
All our horses were perfectly behaved for all riders as we had a mixture of first timers and seasoned eventers. The matching of horses to riders was perfect with a mixture of 70cm, right up to some Novice fences, and everything in between being jumped.

25/07/2024

The last 2 days our ponies have done us proud as we supported the local military community with their annual family days.
They all enjoyed a short trip in the trailer and we loved seeing new and old faces at these events. We hope to see you all again in lessons or pony days very soon.

To book in with us please email the office [email protected]

22/07/2024

You asked and we have delivered. Introducing our new Tuesday Fun sessions. 16:30 every Tuesday. Available to Children over 10 and Adults, as long as you can walk, Trot and caanter confidently.
This is light hearted fun session giving riders the opportunity to try different activities that you wouldn't normally get to do in our standard lessons. The theme will change each week but here's some examples of what to expect.
Ba****ck riding, riding to music, bitless riding, gymkhana games, handy pony and many more. This lesson now appears under the lessons on EC pro.

19/07/2024

Is there something specific you are wanting to work on with your riding?
Do you struggle with confidence?
Do you want to progress quicker?

If you answer yes to any of these a private lesson is the perfect solution. We have availability on Sat 20th July with Beth for some private lessons. Please email the office [email protected] to book in.

16/07/2024

The holidays are coming!!!
The count down is on until the start of the summer holidays and we will be running Own a pony days every Mon and Tues throughout the holidays. There are still spaces available for all days. The children get to spend the day with their favourite pony, learning how to take care of them , groom them and have 2 rides.
Open to children 5 years and older.
Bookings are taken via the activity section on ec pro.
https://rasaddleclublarkhill.ecpro.co.uk

09/07/2024

Tomorrow will be a sad day as we wave goodbye to Sid, who is returning back to Melton Mowbray veterinary unit.
It has been a while since you have seen Sid in lessons as he has been suffering with unexplainable lameness. After months of working with the vet we can't get him sound enough to be used in lessons so we are left with no choice but to return him to Melton, who very kindly loaned him to us. We are so grateful to Melton for loaning us this gorgeous boy, who was perfect in the riding school. He is sorely missed by a lot of our riders. He is off to be to be a companion horse, which suits him perfectly.

01/07/2024

We ask for your patience when trying to contact the office with enquiries this week. Sarah is dealing with family illness in hospital so is not in work during this time. The emails are being answered where possible by other members of staff.

25/06/2024

We are forever grateful to our riding school horses and what they do for us and our clients.

They are never just RIDING SCHOOL PONIES❤️🐴

One day you may move onto bigger, fancier horses, but never forget the school horse who made you, as without them, you wouldn’t be able to ride anything at all.

The patient soul that tolerated your bouncing while you figured out how to sit the trot.

The kind mare that didn’t walk off when you stumbled up the mounting block, trying to get your foot in the stirrup.

The sweet gelding that picked up the trot even though your body was telling him to do the exact opposite.

The saintly angel that never spooked, which was a dam good thing because your balance was precarious at best.

Too often we forget where we came from. We move on to the next chapter in our lives and say, “Oh my gosh, I’m learning so much! I’m going so far! I could never do this kind of thing on that old school horse!”

But infact you could, you were just not ready to do all these things back then.

But that school horse gave you the confidence to move forward. That school horse took care of you in all respects and allowed you to take the time you needed to find your way. You couldn’t have become the rider you are today without that riding school horse, always remember to love them unconditionally for our riding school horses are what help start your dream, make dreams come true and get you ready for those bigger dreams 🐴

23/06/2024

We have had an amazing 2 days of competition at our combined training event and we would like to thank each and every one of you who have supported us either by competing, letting your children compete or volunteering. Days like today could not run without you.
Well done to all the competitors who rode brilliantly. A special well done to Lisa Leighton who was our combined training champion and Emma Brown (Heidi Browne) who was our reserve champion.
I special thanks to Ems Lens Photography, our photographer for the weekend. The dressage photos are already available to purchase and all jumping photos will be online this evening, and available to buy tomorrow. Here is the link

https://emslensphotography.picfair.com

21/06/2024

Please find the times for the showjumping on Sunday. Please know the class start time is an estimated time. We will try to stay as close to this as possible.

Sunday 23rd June Showjumping

10:00 Poles on the floor

Fern Madeley - Cloud

Jemima Hayward – Puffin

Sophie Needham – Gini

Jessica Robinson – Phoebe

Austin Mallett – Vixy

10: 30 30cm

Fern Madeley – Cloud

Austin Mallett – Vixy

Jemima Hayward – Puffin

Mia Havenga – Yeti

Hollie Winskill – Cloud

Archie White – Vixy

Pose Rose Mackinnon- Pattison – Pippie

Jessica Robinson - Pheobe

Leila Bahooshy - Valley

Olivia Enever – Karma

Freya Cogan - Oreo

Jasmine Bahooshy – Vixy

10:45 40cm

Poppie Rose Mackinnon – Pattison – Pippie

Elizabeth Rowland – Moonlight Shadow

Freya Cogan – Oreo

11:15 50cm

Clare Wright – Big H

Tony Call – Toby

Elizabeth Rowland – Moonlight Shadow

Helen Knight – Onyx

11:45 60cm

Clare White Valley

Clare Wright - Big H

Tony Ball – Toby

Helen Knight - Onyx

Edie Patrick – Lily

Kyla Robinson – Winnie

Isabelle Rowland - Moonlight Shadow

Aimee Morton – Dylan

Alyssa Webber – Diamond

Lunch Break 12:30 -13:00

13:00 70cm

Edie Patrick – Lily

Kyla Robinson - Winnie

Aimee Morton – Dylan

Alyssa Webber – Diamond

Grace Gosney –

Francesca – Wisdom

Christie - Coalman

Katie Morgan - Millyford Malarky

Joe Gregg – Rocco

13:45 80cm

Joe Gregg – Rocco

Grace Gosney

Isabelle Long – PJ

Lisa Leighton – Daisy

Ella Fielding – Millyfield Malarky

Courtney Richardson – Luna

Amber O’Hanlan – Avorek Kynance

Emma Browne- Jasper

21/06/2024

Please find the Dressage times for tomorrow.
The showjumping time and allocations for Sunday will be available later today.

Dressage Timings

Class 1 Intro A Children

Alyssa Webber – Diamond - 9.30

Olivia Enever – Karma – 9:37

Kyla Robinson – Winnie – 9:44

Maisie Saunders – Cloud – 9:51

Edie Patrick – Lily – 9:58

Ava Morgan – Yeti – 10:05

Austin Mallett – Vixy – 10:12

Leila Bahooshy – Valley – 10:19

Class 2 Intro A Adults

Alyssa Burns Hill – Parish – 10:30

Sophie Needham – Gini – 10:37

Gill Ball – Bertha – 10:44

Becca Bill – Dora – 10:51

Clare White – Vally – 10:58

Class 3 Prelim 2

Lorna Craik – Herc – 11:20

Claire Wright – Bob – 11:27

Joe Gregg – Rocco – 11:34

Abby Armstrong – Minnie – 11:41

Tony Ball – Toby – 11:48

Aimee Morton – Dylan – 11:55

Emma Browne – Jasper – 12:02

Class 4 Prelim 13

Lorna Craik – Herc – 12:15

Lisa Leighton – Daisy – 12:22

Abby Armstrong – Minnie – 12:29

Tony Ball – Toby – 12:36

Courtney Richardson – Luna – 12:43

Emma Browne – Jasper – 12: 50

12/06/2024

There is still time to enter our combined training competition.

Dressage Sat 22nd
Showjumping Sun 23rd.

All points go towards the combined training championship for a chance to win out championship Sashes and some goodies. (You need to enter the combined training class)

To enter go to event section on EC pro
https://rasaddleclublarkhill.ecpro.co.uk

30/05/2024

It has been a while since we gave you a Gunner update.
Today he had his first taste of the big wide world. He was perfectly behaved coming to and from the field. He certainly seems to have picked up his mum's quiet temperament.
Videos in comments

29/05/2024

Save the Date.
Combined training/Dressage only or SJ only show.
Sat 22nd June Dressage
Sun 23rd June Showjumping
With combined Training champion and Reserve Champion Sash up for grabs.
This will be going on EC pro tomorrow
Open to all and Hirelings available

21/05/2024

There's something for all.

Half term

Over half term we will be holding 2 own a pony days. This is a chance for the children to spend a day with their favourite riding school ponies. They will ride twice and have stable management lessons throughout the day. These will be held Tues 28th May and Friday 31st May. 9:00-15:00. These are booked through the activity courses section on EC pro.

Upcoming Events.

Friday 24th May we have Showjumping course hire around our competition jumps. There is an option to hire our riding school horses and have a lesson with one of our insutructors. If you have your own horse your are welcome to school around the course on your own or have a lesson from one of our instructors. Please book the time slot you require and if you want a lesson or horse hire please add this on too.

Friday 7th June. Clinic with Johnathan Bowman around our competition showjumps. Having competed at international level, and still producing and competing young horses, Johnathan is an accredited BS trainer, as well as BHS and UKCC. Johnathan trains all abilities of horse and rider. Working on the confidence of both, and creating a partnership is key, regardless of level. Working from pole level upwards, the training sessions are structured on laying down the correct stages of training. Key aspects will be straightness, the quality of the canter, and keeping the balance and rhythm between fences. So if you are looking to develop and start jumping, or perfect your jumping round for eventing or BS, these sessions will be perfect to get you in your stride for the summer. This date is for people with their own horse but he will be doing more dates with Johnathan which people can hire a school horse to join in on.

Both these events are booked through the events section of EC pro.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

17/05/2024

Due to a couple of cancellations we have 2 spaces come available for our arena XC clinic, riding a Riding school horse.

Cost is £30 for the lessons and £20 for the horse hire.

Please book via EC pro, under events.

16/05/2024

The saddle club are proud to announce the safe arrival of Gunner, born at 7am this morning. Both Ruby amd Gunner are doing well and had a clean bill of health from the vet.
As tempting as it is to go and see the foal we ask that you leave Mum and baby to bond in the quiet and only staff to go round to the corral. We promise we will show him off soon.

02/05/2024

We have a rare chance of being able to offer a couple of Private lessons on a weekend.

Sat 4th May with our new instructor Beth.

9am and 9:30 30min Slot.

A private lesson is a perfect opportunity to focus on something you want working on and people often progress a lot quicker. You have the instructors full attention on you.

To book on please email the office [email protected]

29/04/2024

The 2 clinic everyone has been waiting for

Sat 18th May. Arena XC. A chance to train skinnies and lines in the safety of the arena. Also perfect for those new to XC.

Mon 27th May (Bank holiday) XC clinic on Larkhill XC course. A chance to ride around a flagged, fully dressed course.

Both clinics will be under the watchful eye of Mark Smith. Mark specialises in gaining horse and rider confidence, training in a holistic and progressive approach.

Both clinics can be booked on EC pro, under Events.

https://rasaddleclublarkhill.ecpro.co.uk

28/04/2024

Our new regular Saturday instructor might be a familiar face!

Beth joined the Saddle Club as a weekend groom back in April 2021 and filled a variety of roles over the next 2 years including supporting in the office and escorting our younger riders on hacks. After studying for her BHS exams in 2023 and qualifying as a Stage 2 Coach, she’s back!

An RLC reservist and military spouse herself, Beth understands how special the Saddle Club is both as a riding school and welfare facility. She’s looking forward to putting everyone through their paces over the coming weeks and working with our riders to achieve their goals.

❗️🦄 We currently have availability across all abilities for child and adult groups on weekends - including for new riders. Book in via EC Pro.🦄❗️

https://rasaddleclublarkhill.ecpro.co.uk

17/04/2024

Calling all Toddler riders 📣📣

Now the warmer weather is finally upon us we will be doing Toddler Coffee Morning EVERY Wednesday. Come join us 10-12.

Due to popular demand we will also be holding Toddler riding lessons EVERY Saturday and Sunday at 9am both days, starting in May. The session time has been increased to 20mins so the price has increased slightly due to this.

These sessions book up quickly so please book in on EC pro to avoid disappointment.

Https://rasaddleclublarkhill.ecpro.co.uk

08/04/2024

That's Toby, Pippie and Lily off to RAF Championships at Sparsholt college.
We are honoured to be providing the RLC Equestrian Team with Hirelings for the event.
Huge thanks to Weyhill Horse Transport for transporting the horses for us. We know they are in good hands.

27/03/2024

Not long until the Easter bunny arrives.
We still have places on all of our Easter Activities

Fri 29th March. Easter Egg hunt on horseback. Spaces for all ages and abilities atm.

1st April Adult own a pony day 9am-3pm
2nd April own a pony day 9am-3pm Ages 4+
4th April own a pony day 9am-3pm Ages 4+
5th April own a pony day 9am-3pm Ages 4+
9th April own a pony day 9am-3pm Ages 4+
11th April own a pony day 9am-3pm Ages 4+
12th April own a pony day 9am-3pm Ages 4+
All these activies booked through Activities on EC pro.

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RA Saddle Club, Sterling Barracks
Salisbury
SP48QT

Website

http://www.rasaddleclublarkhill.com/

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Our hacks are popular and is there any wonder with views like this from behind the ears! We know you would like more opportunities to hack so where possible we are working on adding more. In the meantime our Monday lunchtime hacks will continue as ever for those of you that join us regularly. #hacks #hacking #salisburyplain #salisburyplainriding #riding #horseriding #ridewithus #behindtheears

Group Lesson At RASC(L) Our Military and Civilian instructors teach throughout the week different groups including adults and children. These lessons vary between flat, poles and jump. Here is one of our child novice groups enjoying a little military riding during their lesson.

Jumps up in the outdoor school are staying out for the weekend. 🏇🏻🎉 enjoy

SPECIAL TREAT Child walking hack on the plain!! (Parent must lead) Book on ecpro for Tuesday 10-11! Be quick

Coronation Celebration Hack and Afternoon Tea To celebrate the Coronation we have organised hacks and afternoon tea here at the saddle club. The hacks will be across Salisbury Plain with options for both beginners as well as Novices and above. The hacks will be followed by afternoon tea. The afternoon tea option is open to all and is bookable for those who do not wish to ride also. 8th May 2023 Beginners Hack @ 10am -11am followed by afternoon tea Novice to Advanced Hack @ 1pm followed by afternoon tea. Afternoon tea included in each hack booking. To book separately the afternoon tea ONLY it’s available at 11am and 2pm. Bookings for this can be made on EC pro under Activity Courses.

💕 Toddler Experience Rides 💕 Following the success of our previous toddler experience rides, we decided we’d put another Sunday on for you … NEXT WEEK 🤩 • Sunday 5th March - Available to book on your EC Pro accounts now. 1000 - 1015 3 Spaces 1020 - 1035 3 Spaces 1040 - 1055 3 Spaces 1100 - 1115 3 Spaces ‼️ Be quick, our last Sunday sold out very quickly ‼️ As always, please comment, email or call if you need any help. Excited to see all of those lovely little excited faces soon. Dannie ✨

Pony Days! Each school holiday and one Sunday a month we run our very popular Pony Days. Each pony day includes: - Bringing in and turning out - Care and Feeding - Tacking up and untacking - Tack cleaning - One group lesson - One hack Age 5+ Open to complete beginners to experienced riders. Spaces are available for next half term online now and more will be added as we go throughout the year. So keep checking your EC Pro accounts. If you don’t have an account please email us and we can help you set one up [email protected]

Pony Day Fun!

Pony day fun! Had a wonderful pony day today. The ponies and riders did amazing. Great start to half term. See you all soon.

Easiest way to find available spaces The easiest way to view our availability is logging in via a browser either on your phone or laptop not through the app. Then by going to My Account followed by What’s on and scrolling though the calendar. It shows all future spaces we currently have online.

What a fabulous day to be out hacking on Salisbury Plain! We absolutely loved it. Looking forward to seeing those booked on tomorrow. Might need suncream 😁

We would like to send out a massive thank you to all those who have supported us thus far. The welfare of the horses is paramount to us and it will all help towards feed, forage and bedding for them. With some of the funds raised already we have been able to supply the horses with much needed bedding. With flutters of snow in the air, timing could not be more perfect to make their stables cozy.

It really is Christmas!

When Stables Manager Sgt Gostling and Cpl Cook play Santa to deliver presents for our liveries, it's looking a lot like Christmas! More to come but wishing all our members, liveries, clients, riders, staff and supporters a very Merry Christmas!

Halloween 2019

Happy Halloween if you're going out, or staying in a little bit early so we can say.. Wow what a show, thank you all for supporting. #saddleclublife is pulling together and making it happen. Perfect to recall the night before spooks and ghouls and........trick or treat. Treats for the horses tomorrow of course!

Prize Giving for 1m class kindly sponsored by Knights Tailoring

Well done everyone in the 1m class, some fab rounds. Prizes presented by our recently appointed Stables SNCO Sgt Peter Gostling, multi tasking all day!

Friday's clinic with Tyler Bradshaw was a great success. Dressage not stressage! Lots of fab exercises and ideas, look forward to seeing you back soon. Keep an eye out for dates 💕🐴😍😊

George got it! #weighingin Spillers he's such a legend!

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Welcome

….to the RA Saddle Club (Larkhill). Based at Larkhill Garrison in Wiltshire (UK), we offer horse riding, instruction, competition, livery facilities and much more. The RASC(L) is first and foremost a welfare facility for military personnel and their dependants but civilians with no military connection may apply to join and are very much welcome to take part in all our activities. The Royal Artillery Saddle Club (Larkhill) is a registered charity number 1169361.

For all enquiries and lesson bookings please email: [email protected] or call us in office hours on 01980 845 547