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Wildwoods Riding Centre

Wildwoods was established in the 1976 by Anthea Chambers . We are a BHS/ABRS approved riding school, and a BHS exam and training centre.
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Wildwoods was founded by Anthea Chambers and Mrs T. The riding Centre is BHS and ABRS Approved. It is home to 33 horses and offers a range of learning and teaching to all ages. It is a BHS exam centre, as well as a BHS training centre. The different riding styles are taught by specialists in their own feilds ranging from Tradditional English riding, Western Riding, Cross Country, Side Saddle Ridin

g, Show Jumping, Dressage, Long reining, Lunging and Stable management. Wildwoods is also a Centre Pony Club with fun activities for all levels

For more information go to: http://www.wildwoodsriding.co.uk
CALL NOW TO BOOK OR REGISTER: 01737 812146

14/11/2024

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01/11/2024

!! EMAIL ISSUE !!

We are aware that a lot of our emails are bouncing back and not being received by clients this week!

We are currently trying to sort the issue but if you have not been sent an email response by us please follow up with a phone call 01737 812146

We apologise for any inconvenience

Thank you

31/10/2024

FEED TALK WITH CLAIRE AKERS FROM Dengie Horse Feeds

Sunday 3rd November 16:00-18:00 @£40

A discussion on the digestive system of the horse and best practises of feeding using a model digestive system including different feed types and their suitability.

Open to all including owners, exam candidates and anyone else who has an interest in feeding!

Pleas email [email protected] to book or give us a call 01737 812146

We look forward to seeing you there!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from all at Wildwoods!

25/10/2024

CLEAR ROUND JUMPING WITH COACHING. WILDWOODS RIDING CENTRE, MONDAY 28th OCTOBER 13.30 - 15.30. SAND SURFACE.
STARTING VERY SMALL AND GOING UP AS REQUIRED.
£10 FOR 2 ROUNDS

25/10/2024

Coffee, cake and stable management mornings!

Starting from the 5th of December - catered to anyone and everyone looking to get a bit more hands on with horses whilst learning. See further info below.

Please email reception to book on [email protected]

25/10/2024

This Sunday 4pm-6pm!!! £40 for the session!

Stage 3 care course - fitting tack and equipment for jumping and cross country.

This session is tailored towards not only those taking their stage 3 but also those wishing to learn more on this topic.

There will also be half an hour at the end of the session to cover other topics from the stage 3 syllabus.

We have lots of spaces available and look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Email us to book in if you are interested [email protected]

21/10/2024

Thank you to Donald Kear and Joanne Archer for an interesting and informative CPD day today for BHS coaches.
The subject was Understanding the Biomechanics of Horse and Rider and was a very relevant subject for all coaches at all levels and especially those of us in the riding school industry.
Thank you to our riders and to Sarah Brear for organising it.

12/10/2024

❓What is an Achievement Badge? - FAQ Fridays ❓

Our Achievement Badges offer an engaging and interactive way for members to enhance their horsemanship knowledge and develop skills for caring for horses and ponies to the highest standards. With a wide range of topics and varying difficulty levels, there’s a clear path for progression, ensuring that there’s something for everyone!

Members can earn badges by completing specific tasks, demonstrating knowledge, and participating in activities related to each topic 🐴

We have three different types of Achievement Badges:
👉We offer Mini Achievement Badges for younger members. They are an introduction to the topics covered in the Achievement Badges.
👉Advanced Achievement Badges are aimed at our senior members and cover topics required for a C+ to A test.
👉We also have Sport Badges, designed to give members an introduction to the wide variety of sports that The Pony Club has to offer. Each Sport badge has two levels, an intro badge and and a more advanced badge

To find out more about individual badges, please see the attached link https://pcuk.org/achievement-badges/

11/10/2024

Work in progress for the virtual Pony Club Musical Ride for next year! Let us know if you would like to join!

06/10/2024

Congratulations to Leah and Ace today who were placed 5th in the 60cms pairs with Becca on her own horse and also 5th in the 70cms at the Mid-Surrey Pony Club hunter trials. This was Ace's first competition! 👏🐎

29/09/2024

BIOMECAHNICAL ANALYSIS ON TROJAN WITH CLAIRE DOBBS Muse and the mustang

Claire is back to run her in demand Franklin Method clinics to help you find your central neutral balance and make your aids effective.

private slots - 30 minutes @£65 or 45 minutes @£75

Sunday 6th Ocotber 09:00-13:00
Friday 25th October 17:00 onwards
Saturday 23rd November 09:00-13:00

please contact us to book in now!

27/09/2024

We are holding a CPD training day (6 points) for APC coaches at Wildwoods Riding Centre! Programme for the day below.

Please contact us directly with any enquries or to book ([email protected])

DEVELOPING THE COACHES’ KNOWLEDGE OF BIOMECHANICS OF HORSE & RIDER IN ORDER TO IMPROVE FEEL & AWARENESS IN A RIDING SCHOOL OR TRAINING SITUATION INCLUDING SOCIAL LICENSING.

MONDAY 21st OCTOBER 09.00 - 16.00
APC’s @£60pp
BHS MEMBERS @£70PP
WORTH 6 CPD POINTS

DONALD KEAR BHSI
JOANNE ARCHER Equine Chiropractor (Jo Archer Equine in Balance)

9.00 - Welcome and coffee

9.20 - Intro Donald Kear & Joanne Archer

10.00 - Introduction to developing the knowledge and understanding of coaching outcomes with regards to the welfare and correct development of the horse.

10.45 - Discussion

11.00 - Coaching the rider in developing awareness and understanding of their impact on the ridden horse.

11.45 - Discussion

12.00 - BREAK

12.45 - Lungeing the horse. Observation and analysis of movement and balance.

13.30 - Lungeing the rider. Developing a correct and secure seat. Looking at the influence of the rider on the horse.

14.15 - Jump lesson to further the knowledge of the coach to improve the riders' confidence and progression.

15.00 - Further open discussion

15.45 - Conclusion of the effects of improved knowledge.

16.00 - FINISH

26/09/2024

HAPPY 98TH BIRTHDAY MRS T!

A big Happy Birthday to Mrs T, Anthea's mum, who set up Wildwoods in 1971.

Your hardwork, dedication and vision has created an amazing riding centre we are all proud to be part of.

Happy Birthday and we all wish you a wonderful day! 🥳

22/09/2024

STABLE MANAGEMENT LECTURES

BHS STAGE 3 SYLLABUS / TOPICS SUNDAYS 16:00 – 18:00 @£40

Are you studying for your stage 3 care exam or just interested in learning more about your horse?
Come and join us for some stable management sessions and our fun, informative lectures.

Ech week we will cover a set topic as listed below. This links to the units of the stage 3 care syllabus but we are happy to be cover any questions asked and will do our best to accommodate client needs.

Sunday 6th October Care Understand the roles, rights and responsibilities of a Groom (1.1 - 1.4)

Sunday 13th October Care Be able to use equipment for flatwork (2.1 - 2.3)

Sunday 20th October Care Be able to use studs & understand the use of bits (3.1 & 4.1)

Sunday 27th October Care Be able to use equipment for flatwork (2.4 - 2.6)

Sunday 3rd November Care Understand the nutritional requirements of a horse (5.1 – 5.7)

Sunday 10th November Care Understand the nutritional requirements of a horse (5.1 – 5.2 & 5.7)

Sunday 17th November Care Understand the nutritional requirements of a horse (5.3 – 5.6)

Sunday 24th November Care Understand how to improve a horse’s fitness (6.1 – 6.6)

Sunday 1st December Care Understand horse anatomy and physiology (7.1) LUNGEING

Sunday 8th December Care Understand horse anatomy and physiology (7.2) LUNGEING

Sunday 15th December Care Understand horse anatomy and physiology (7.3) LUNGEING

Sunday 22nd December Care Be able to manage the health of a horse (8.1 – 8.3)

Sunday 5th January Care Be able to manage the health of a horse (8.4 & 8.5)

Sunday 12th January Care Be able to manage the health of a horse (8.6 & 8.8)

Sunday 19th January Care Understand undesirable horse behaviour (9.1 & 9.2)

Sunday 26th January Care Understand undesirable horse behaviour (9.3)

Sunday 2nd February Care Explain how to manage a turnout area for a horse (10.1) LUNGEING

Sunday 9th February Care Be able to assess a horse’s conformation (11.1)

Sunday 16th February Care Be able to assess a horse’s conformation (11.2)

Sunday 23rd February RECAP OF KNOWLEDG

03/09/2024

STAFF UPDATE!
Layla Haslegrave has passd her Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship and will be moving on to uni to study dog behaviour. Congratulations Layla and all the best for the future!
Liska Dean has completed her work placement with us and is going back to uni.
We have some new staff joining us this week! Brittany Cotton will be coming in as Assistant Head Girl and Katie will be starting an Apprenticeship with us.
This is from Brittany:
Hi everyone, I’m really excited to be starting at Wildwoods! Some of you may have seen me helping out on Sundays, so it’ll be lovely to be here full time! A little bit about me, I grew up on a carriage driving yard in Suffolk where we used to travel around the country putting on displays with our Royal Mail Coach, Santas slay and many more! Displaying at Royal Welsh, Royal Windsor, Olympia and others. Since then I’ve been working towards achieving my BHS exams, my degrees and various other qualifications. Including BHS Stage 2 complete and coaching, a BSc in Land-based and Equine Sciences, a MSc in Animal Nutrition and a level 3 in education and training. When I’m not around the horses you’ll likely find me exploring hills or mountains, with my head in a book or studying for another qualification! I look forward to meeting you all 😀

Address

Tadworth
KT205BH

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 7:30pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441737812146

Website

http://www.wildwoodsriding.co.uk/

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Videos

Happy Halloween from all at Wildwoods!

Work in progress for the virtual Pony Club Musical Ride for next year! Let us know if you would like to join!

How to sit a buck!

Having fun at the Pony Club field. For Apollo it was time to party!! No malice here from him - he was just having fun! This is how to sit a buck!!! Well done Leah 👍👏👏🐎

Come and join us on a Thursday evening pub ride to Epsom Downs or Walton Heath. This was EpsomDowns a few weeks ago stopping at The Rubbing House 🥂🍷🍸🧋🍺🍻🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

It's a hard life being a riding school horse! Rocky pulling some zzzźzzzzzzs!!!! 😂🤣😂🐎

Christmas carrots for the horses . Thank you Issy 🙏🥕

A gentle canter up Tattenham Corner on our Sunday morning ride. The horses had been feeling the heat the past few days so we kept it very steady. Thanks for the video Debbie ❤️👍🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

A canter up 'Mitchell's"

A rerun today with the Peck sisters! Apollo was quite fresh yesterday so another canter up this hill by the Derby start was needed! He was much calmer today. Well done girls! 🤩👍🐎🐎