Han’s Equestrian Services

23/08/2024

Well done Pony Club, you were all amazing this week!

18/08/2024

I only have 1 space left on the cross country day and a few spaces left on the dressage/jumping day. Let me know if anyone is interested!

08/08/2024

Here are the other activities!
Very limited space on each one.
For these activities you do not need your own pony!
Message me to book or for more information!

26/07/2024

Book in to have a jumping lesson with me next week!

🤩JUMPING WEEK 🤩

Next week we have a range of jumping activities to suit all. Booking is open until 5pm Sun 28th July. Send us a message to book.

THU 1ST AUG JUMPING MORNING 9.30AM-12.30PM £55

THU 1ST AUG TOTS JUMPING LESSON
1.30PM-2.30PM £33

FRI 2ND AUG POLE WORK WITH OPTIONAL JUMPING (MAX 4 RIDERS)
1.15PM-2.00PM £35

26/07/2024

Private lesson available with me this week!

07/07/2024

Summer holiday activities at Eston! Book in fast to get a space!

07/06/2024

Pony Club rally 2024! Make sure to get booked in!

Join the Pony Club now! Whether or not you have your own horse or pony, we have a membership option for you!

09/05/2024

Come and join us for camp!

It's the one you're all waiting for...

⛺🐴 ! ! JUNIOR CAMP ! ! 🐴⛺

Sunday 28th - Monday 29th July

⭐ 2 days full of riding, learning and fun plus an overnight camp! ⭐

💜 All meals included plus two riding sessions each day and a range of non-mounted activities

✅ Lead by our fantastic team of qualified instructors; DBS checked, safeguarding and first aid trained.

🐎 Riders must be able to canter and jump small jumps, as well as perform basic tasks such as grooming and tacking up without assistance. The usual recommended minimum age is 12 years, however this is lowered to 10 years if they are regular helpers.

Places are strictly limited and early booking is advisable as this is always super popular! £160pp (£50 deposit payable on booking and balance due 10th July. Please note the cancellation policy differs from lessons)

For more information or to book, contact Jen at [email protected] or via the office

16/04/2024

Lovely jumping session with Pepper today, slowly starting to build the fences a little bigger now

30/03/2024

Jumping photos are now out on Eston Equitation Centre page!

29/03/2024

Very busy but good day today!
3 different farms, lots of different horses to look after, teaching and riding! Ended up doing 36,000 steps!!

Once I’ve had my tea and wrote my lesson plans for tomorrow I’ll send out the pictures and vidoes from the jumping lesson today! Everyone did brilliant!

26/03/2024

The Stages of Jumping

When I teach jumping I talk a lot about the different stages and what both horse and rider need to do to get a successful jump. Hopefully these photos of me and Pepper help make it super clear!

Approach- on the approach we are looking for an upwards bouncy canter with the horse and rider straight and looking at the jump. The horse should round his back to bring their back legs further underneath his body creating more impulsion ready for the jump. The rider should have a good contact, sitting up tall and keep the leg on until the takeoff (this does not mean kicking!)

Takeoff- ideally this will be on a good stride from the nice bouncy canter in the approach. Although this doesn’t always happen so the rider should be ready for the horse to chip in a short stride or take a long one and have the balance to go with the horse anyway and follow forwards with the hands. It is important the rider keeps riding with the horse to prevent the horse from stopping or running out. The horse pushes off with the front legs first then follows with the back legs.

Flight- at the point all the rider can do is stay balanced and look towards the next fence. Too much movement can affect how well the horse jumps and managed to get his legs out of the way. The horse will again curve their back and neck over the jump into the round bascule shape desired.

Landing- on the landing the horse absorbs the weight through the forelegs and shoulders. It is important at this point the rider brings their shoulders back and keeps their lower leg underneath the body in a secure position to try and keep themselves balanced and not put extra weight on the horse. This stable position also keeps you in a better balance to signal your intentions to the horse on landing.

Get away- As the horse’s hind feet touch the ground and he gets ready to take the first canter stride, return to your light-seat position – seat bones slightly out of the saddle, leaning slightly forwards. Be ready to drive the horse forwards with your legs and your seat ready for the next fence.

This is a condensed version of everything that happens over a jump (and it all happens so fast!) so it isn’t always perfect! If anyone has any question or needs a specific part explaining in more detail please feel free to ask!

21/03/2024

Due to a cancellation one off lesson available with me this Saturday, book in quickly!

ONE OFF 30 MIN PRIVATE LESSON AVAILABILITY

FRI 12TH APRIL 3.30PM WITH SALLY

WED 17TH APRIL 4.30PM WITH SALLY

£40.00

SEND US A MESSAGE TO BOOK

14/03/2024

This is so true!
Riding is such a hard sport and as instructors we are just there to guide. The rider must want to learn to improve!

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:
1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

14/03/2024

Lovely week teaching at Cherry Tree Farm
Grid work is very beneficial for both horse and rider to help with straightness and balance. On our next jumping week we will be adding more elements to the grid.
Well done everyone!

01/03/2024

22/02/2024

03/02/2024

🐴 DRESSAGE CLINIC AVAILABILITY 🐴

Own horse or ours. Private lessons are £25/30 mins £35/1 hour.

💜 Thursday 1st Feb - 1.30pm, 2pm and 3pm

💜 Tuesday 6th Feb - 3.30pm and 4pm

💜 Thursday 8th Feb - 3pm

Please call the office to book (these can also be taken as standard private lessons without a dressage focus if preferred)

20/01/2024

18/01/2024

Book in quickly to avoid disappointment! This month the jumping will involve grid work and tricky lines!

18/01/2024

Due to one of our regular clients moving out of the area, we have private lesson availability on a Tuesday early afternoon! Any level of rider from beginner to advanced!

We also have space in our adult novice/intermediate group on Wednesday early afternoon, for adults around the level of learning to canter 💜

We anticipate these slots will go quickly! The office is open from 1-7pm today to call regarding any enquiries and booking!

15/01/2024

I can’t believe how amazing this little pony is! Her very first canter under saddle and she takes it all in her stride!