Green Cottage Riding Centre and Stud

01/07/2024

Our GC yard cat Moose is featuring in Castlemans cat competition. Please click on his photo & like his photo (and any others you wish too) as we all know hes the best yard cat ever! 🐈 🥰🙏

21/06/2024

Hobby Horse Competition 24/8 (pm.) Times tbc.

21/06/2024

21/06/2024

☀️ Summer Holiday Info. ☀️
Summer Camp x 3days -
Mondays 5/8, 12/8 & 19/8.
Seniors 8.30 - 5pm.
Juniors 2 - 5pm.
3 days - £180. Deposits will be required to secure your booking.

(If you are unable to do all 3 days please chat to staff as we might be able to put you on a reserve list)
Call 01202 822632 to book - please leave an answerphone message.

20/06/2024

☀️ Summer Holiday Info. ☀️
ABRS Rosette Pony Care Awards. 2-5pm. Non Ridden Session. Rosette & Certificate to be awarded on completion. £35.
26th July - Poisonous Plants
2nd Aug - Grooming & Grooming kit.
9th Aug - Saddlery.
16th Aug - Pony Health.
23rd Aug - Feeding.
30th Aug - Parts of Pony, Colours & Markings.
£5 Cash Deposit required to secure your booking & we will need to preorder rosettes & certificates in.
Call 01202 822632 to book - please leave an answerphone message or speak to staff.

20/06/2024

OK...... here it is. The Summer holiday dates you have all been waiting for. We might need to do several posts for info. This is a DATES only post.

Summer Camp 3days - Mondays 5/8, 12/8 & 19/8.

Hacks / Lessons & Pony Activity Sessions - 24/7, 26/7, 29/7, 2/8, 7/8, 9/8, 14/8, 16/8, 21/8, 23/8, 28/8 & 30/8.

Rosette Award afternoons Fridays 26/7, 2/8, 9/8, 16/8, 23/8 & 30/8.

Hobby Horse Competition 24/8

Dressage Event 2/9.

Saturdays through the Summer holidays will be as normal but likely 2x rides only, so ponies are doing less at the end of the week and recharging.

Thank you for reading this far. More info to follow ASAP.

31/05/2024

Please remember our saturday ride times have adjusted slightly as of 1/6/24.
8.45 big school.
9am small school.
10.15am Both schools
11.45 both schools.
The traffic lights have been causing long queues all week - please allow extra time to travel. Thanks

26/05/2024

Cheeseburger, fries and a large milkshake please, said Lucky at the drive-thru breakfast bar this morning

04/05/2024

Happiness is.......a snoozy afternoon in the sun after lessons today.

26/04/2024

Please leave enough time to arrive for your lessons without getting caught out by traffic jam delays caused by the 3way traffic lights/roadworks in three legged cross. Although Saturday is usually quieter there are local events on tomo that will increase the traffic at the roadworks this weekend. It might be best (where possible) to drive via verwood to get to us. Thank-you

18/04/2024

A reminder to come and have your hats checked and tagged by Louise before your ride please to ensure they meet current standards. Thank you

18/04/2024

Please be informed of our new prices as of 6th May 2024.

Sadly the time has come to increase our prices as the cost of Wages, Feed bills, Farrier etc have all increased over the past 2years, and we are no longer able to absorb these costs in order to provide outstanding care for our amazing ponies.

We are still offering our x5 or x10 Discount vouchers but these will now need to be paid for by BACCS or CASH due to increased Sum up charges for card payments.

For Children requiring leading -an additional charge of £2 will be added to your ride, this is at decision of staff and your instructor to assess rider ability.

CHILD 1HOUR GROUP £36. CHILD 1/2 HOUR GROUP £28
Discounts: (BACCS or CASH)
10x 1hr group child £350
5x 1hr group child £175

ADULT 1HOUR GROUP £38. ADULT 1/2 HOUR GROUP £30
Discounts: (BACCS or CASH)
10x 1hr group adult £370
5x 1hr group adult £185

CHILD 1 HOUR SEMI PVT £40. CHILD 1/2 HOUR SEMI PVT £33
Discounts: (BACCS or CASH)
10x 1hr semi child £390
5x 1hr semi child £195

ADULT 1 HOUR SEMI PVT £42. ADULT 1/2 HOUR SEMI PVT £35
Discounts: (BACCS or CASH)
10x 1hr semi adult £410
5x 1hr semi adult £205

CHILD 1 HOUR PRIVATE £46. CHILD 1/2 HOUR PRIVATE £36
Discounts: (BACCS or CASH)
10x 1hr pvt child £450
5x 1hr pvt child £225

ADULT 1 HOUR PRIVATE £48. ADULT 1/2 HOUR PRIVATE £38
Discounts: (BACCS or CASH)
10x 1hr pvt adult £470
5x 1hr pvt adult £235

Activity Half Days - £58. Sessions held in holiday times from 10-1pm or 2-5pm. 3hrs includes 1 ride & stable management learning about grooming, tacking up, parts of grooming kit, parts of tack, colours & markings, rugging & horse care.

Cancellation policy. Riders that cancel with less than 48hrs will be subject to a 50% cancellation charge added to your next booking.

Please note for future information: We are currently discussing plans that as our ponies get older we may be decreasing our 1hr private lessons down to 45mins. We will keep you posted on this.

Thank you for your understanding at this time. 🙏

13/04/2024

Snoozing in the sunshine. Happy cat.

06/04/2024

We are fundraising to cover Rosie's very expensive vet bills, and the ongoing costs of her recovery. Any donations would be very gratefully received! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. ❤️

Rosie has lived at Green Cottage for the last 20 years, and during her time on the riding school she has played a part in teaching hundreds of children how to ride. She's been a particular confidence giver for children progressing off of the lead-rein, even if she can be a bit grumpy sometimes!

Please read her go fund me page. Thank you! 🙂

We are fundraising to cover the ever-growing costs of Rosie's vets bills, recovery and rehabilitation. … Rhian Davies needs your support for Rosie's vet bills

29/03/2024

Happy Easter to all our clients. 🐣🥚🐇🐔 The ponies and staff are enjoying a few days off now, but we look forward to re-opening for Easter holiday lessons on Wed 3rd April. 🐴 🙏👋

16/03/2024

Easter dates.
Good friday 29th March closed.

Easter sat 30th march closed

Easter monday 1st March closed.

Wed 3rd April open as normal.

Thursday 4th staff & groomsclub training morning.

Friday 5th April open rides am. Grooms club pony loans pm.

Saturday 6th Open as normal

Mon 8th open as normal.

Wed 10th April. Riding Road safety activity morning for groomsclub only.

Thursday 11th April grooms club morning assessments.

Friday 12th April open am rides. Grooms club pony loans pm.

Sat 13th April open as normal.

16/03/2024

Please be aware there are three way traffic lights by the yard in three legged cross, causing a bit of a delay. Please leave extra time to allow for this.

15/03/2024

Has anyone local lost a rabbit?

*Please share*

We have had an injured black male entire Netherland Dwarf rabbit brought in to us, that was found in a garden in the Three Cross area.

He is being cared for with us, but he is clearly someone’s pet and we are keen to find his owners.

Please get in touch if he may be yours.

07/03/2024

Wanted: 🦄Looking for that gold dust type of pony.
Pony Share or Loan Pony to be kept at Green Cottage Riding Centre on a Working Livery basis. Pony Club / Riding Club/ Riding School & Hacking activities. To do about 4-6hrs per week Riding school & have an 11yr old loaner for afterschool and weekends. Walk / Trot/ Canter & Jumping ability, Hacking in group and solo. Rider has out grown her forward going ex games riding pony and he's ready for an easier life due to his age.
13.2-14.2hh. NF type preferred.
Call 01202 822632 & leave message please.

12/02/2024

Last minute cancellations available for Wednesday & Friday. Please call and leave a message. 1hr group ride or 3hr pony activity session. 01202 822632.
Mary /Posey /Tilly on Wed.
Mary/ Bruno /Hermione /Monty on Friday.

07/02/2024

Updated.
Last few spaces left for Half term. 3hr Pony Activities 10-1 or 1hr group lessons - morning only.

Monday. Mary Hermione Prince Posey Bruno Snip Available
Wednesday Only Missy, Lucky, Posey, Bruno available
Friday Only Bruno, Posey &Hermione Available.

01202 823632 and leave msg.

04/01/2024

Thank you Ehsan Roudiani and Louise James absolutely love my mini Toby ❤️xx

28/11/2023

Changes to body protector rules for competitions. Be advised Riding schools will follow soon.

IMPORTANT!
BETA 2009 garments will no longer be permitted from 1 Jan 2024 for British Eventing, Pony Clubs and British Riding Clubs competition.
Check if your BP has a black and blue 2018 label!

Riders can of course continue to use BETA 2009 for general riding or in other activities where they do not specify a BP requirement but BETA recommends that body protectors should be replaced every five years, depending on use, as impact absorption properties of the foam will start to decline over time.

Always check your body protector for dents immediately after an incident such as a fall or kick because the foam should expand back into shape after 30 minutes. Any dents that remain are an indication that the damaged area no longer offers the same absorption properties as before. Some manufacturers, however, can supply replacement panels.

Remember to check if your body protector fits correctly.

If you are thinking about buying a new body protector visit one of our BETA retailer members who are trained to fit it for you. Use the BETA members directory on our website.
https://www.beta-uk.org/pages/member-directory.php

photo credit to Kent & Masters Saddles

18/11/2023

18/11/2023

Session Two Scores

18/11/2023

Session One Scores

17/11/2023

Wishing Izzy and Team GB lots of luck tomorrow- what a fantastic journey they've experienced in Australia!

Sending the very BEST OF LUCK to the GB Pony Club Mounted Games team out in Australia, where the competition kicks off in just under 10 hours at 10am local Sydney time ⏰🇬🇧🍀

Whatever the outcome we are very proud of these five riders Alice, Charlie, Harry, Izzy, and Scarlett, their Coach Pennie and Chaperone Dan!

They have represented Great Britain fantastically, throwing themselves head first into all the fun activities and challenges along the way. Whatever the result we know they will have made friendships and memories to last a lifetime! ✨

GO TEAM GB! 🇬🇧


The Pony Club

17/11/2023

Tomorrow's forecast isn't brilliant but you never know. Fingers crossed we tend to be quite sheltered. Please call before you leave home to check the situation. We will continue as much as possible until assessed unable to do rides. However we can offer stablemanagement if we cant ride. Thank you