Russells Equestrian Centre

Russells Equestrian Centre Russells Equestrian Centre: ABRS Approved. Est. 1974. Russells is a friendly family run business, based in West End Southampton for the last 39 years.
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Carol and Verity live on site. Carol was an examiner for the Association of British Riding Schools and holds the highest stable management qualification BHSSM. Verity holds a Diploma in Sports Psychology, a Certificate in Life Coaching and is an NLPP practitioner, UKCC level 2 and a Diploma in Herbalism. Both Carol and Verity are pupils of Mary Wanless BHSI, BSc. Verity achieved Level 1 Master Coa

ch in her time training with Mary. Please visit Mary's web page at www.mary-wanless.com for more information. Verity was one of the first 9 people in the UK to Training with Philippe Karl Author of 'the twisted truths of modern dressage' and The School of Le'ge'rete' (lightness)
Using classical dressage principles to achieve a high level of training and gymnastic with all horses. She trained with him for 5 years and achieved 2 of the 4 sections of the final exam. Equitation Lesson Prices

- Supervised flatwork sessions
£25 per hour


-Private Lessons

£48 per hour / £33 per half hour.
£30 per half hour per person sharing (Up to 4 people max).
£43 per hour per person sharing (Up to 4 people max). Horse Experience sessions £48, 121
£36 person sharing (up to 3 people)

Pony Parties £30 per pony
£35 including Rosettes. Hat hire £3 per person. We offer discounts for RDA AM clients,
Block booking and Cater for private groups (schools, guides, brownies etc)

Also offered are clinics/workshops which are on throughout the year. Russells Liveries

DIY livery £165 per month (Includes use of one stable, the livery paddock for turn out and use of the school and round pen). The following additional services are offered and chargeable per day.

-Muck out
-Turn out/bring in.
- Put rug on/take off. Our flexible system allows for the needs of the horse and riding in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

03/11/2024
All horses now out on their winter grazing, In time for fireworks season.
03/11/2024

All horses now out on their winter grazing, In time for fireworks season.

Well done everyone that took part in the Halloween show! It was great fun and the bakes were yummy 😋
02/11/2024

Well done everyone that took part in the Halloween show! It was great fun and the bakes were yummy 😋

Maddie developed a strange noise when breathing. Following tests by the local vet, including an endoscope, she was found...
16/08/2024

Maddie developed a strange noise when breathing. Following tests by the local vet, including an endoscope, she was found to have a curtain of tissue draping across her windpipe.

We took Maddie to a specialist equine hospital where she had a further, more in depth, endoscopic view by a surgeon in the hope that he might be able to operate.

Sadly, this was not to be. The surgeon found that Maddie had extensive squamous cell carcinoma in the tissues of her soft palate that were pushing upwards and blocking her windpipe and which he determined to be inoperable. Previous research in equines with this condition has shown extremely poor prognosis as can be seen in this abstract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8313703/

So we brought Maddie home, made sure she was comfortable and let her enjoy some quality time out in the fields with her pony friends.
Sadly her breathing deteriorated quite quickly and we decided that it was time to perform the final kindness and let her go.
Maddie was humanely euthanased on 16th August in line with the Epona Trust’s ethos, policies and procedures.

Maddie was much loved by many and will be very sorely missed.

We would like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who so kindly and generously donated to our fundraising appeal for Maddie. This allowed us to give her the best possible chance of recovery and of continuing to bring joy to many. But sadly it was not to be.

Hamper and raffle prizes for our Russell's equestrian center open day on 18th August - tickets are being sold now!
29/07/2024

Hamper and raffle prizes for our Russell's equestrian center open day on 18th August - tickets are being sold now!

Well done everyone who took part in - Have a go at Jousting! - today, it was the giggle that we all needed!
28/07/2024

Well done everyone who took part in - Have a go at Jousting! - today, it was the giggle that we all needed!

29/06/2024

Pole Work session
6th July 2-4pm
£25
Set up for Lunging, understanding the benefits and problem solving.

Some of the Raffle prizes for the Open Day Russell's Equestrian Centre, Celebrating 50 years in business kindly donated...
23/06/2024

Some of the Raffle prizes for the Open Day Russell's Equestrian Centre, Celebrating 50 years in business kindly donated by Tracy's Daughter - from the left - Maddie, Blondie, Codie, Thomas, Wills and Bandit! Buy your tickets to have a chance at winning your favourite

Remember Your Summer Hats for our Open Day on 18th August! 11am-4pm 🙂
20/06/2024

Remember Your Summer Hats for our Open Day on 18th August! 11am-4pm 🙂

Well done everyone that helped with the West End fete today!
08/06/2024

Well done everyone that helped with the West End fete today!

05/06/2024

Pony Club Camp 6th-9th August!
Get your bookings in to secure your favourite pony!!

Signs are up! Finally found a space to put them!
03/06/2024

Signs are up! Finally found a space to put them!

Come and meet the horses and ponies at Russell's equestrian centre Open day on 18th August! You can ask about their pas...
17/05/2024

Come and meet the horses and ponies at Russell's equestrian centre Open day on 18th August!
You can ask about their past stories and how we gave them a future.

Paperwork has finally arrived and we are happy to say that we are 5⭐ Again! 🥳
03/05/2024

Paperwork has finally arrived and we are happy to say that we are 5⭐ Again! 🥳

01/05/2024

Our Open Day Russell's Equestrian Centre, Celebrating 50 years in business is coming up and just a call out to any of our supporters that want to be involved - before and on the day - let me know if you want to take part via messenger or when you are next at the yard, Verity x

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Allington Lane West End Southampton
Southampton
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Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8am - 5:30pm

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Russells is a friendly family run business, based in West End Southampton for the last 39 years. Carol and Verity live on site. Carol was an examiner for the Association of British Riding Schools and holds the highest stable management qualification BHSSM.

Verity holds a Diploma in Sports Psychology, a Certificate in Life Coaching, NLPP practitioner, UKCC level 2 and a Diploma in Herbalism.

Carol and Verity are pupils of Mary Wanless BHSI, BSc. Verity achieved Level 1 Master Coach whilst training with Mary.

Please visit Mary's web page at www.mary-wanless.com for more information. Verity was one of the first 9 people in the UK to Training with Philippe Karl Author of 'the twisted truths of modern dressage' To become a teacher in The School of Le'ge'rete' (lightness) Using classical dressage principles to achieve a high level of training and gymnastic with all horses. In the 5 years of training with him Verity achieved 2 of the 4 section of the final exam. Equitation Lesson Prices -Group Lessons £20 per hour / £10 per half hour.

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