ARU Writtle Equine Training and Development Centre

20/08/2024

Places remain open for the upcoming BHS Silver Challenge course starting on 9 September.

Learn the basic principles of horse care and how to safely and efficiently undertake daily tasks in this thirteen-week integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.

This course will run on Mondays, from 9 September – 9 December 18:00 – 21:00.

Book your place here: https://www.aru.ac.uk/.../bhs-silver-challenge-award-care

Learn the basic principles of horse care and how to safely and efficiently undertake daily tasks in this thirteen-week integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.

This course will run on Mondays, from 9 September – 9 December 18:00 – 21:00.

Book your place here: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/professional-and-short-courses/bhs-silver-challenge-award-care

19/08/2024

COME AND JOIN OUR FABULOUS TEAM!

We are currently looking to recruit an Equine Yard Worker to assist in the operation of our busy University College Equine Resource Unit.

If you have a passion for horses and are looking to further your equine practical skills and knowledge, this maybe the role for you. On the job training opportunities, including BHS stages, external courses and riding are available for the right candidate.

For more information on how to apply, head over to the ARU website.

Applications close 05 September 2024.

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19/08/2024

Final call for participants for this truly eye-opening study:

Do you compete in show jumping and/or eventing?
Can you travel to ARU Writtle on Wednesday 28th August?

Then we would love to have you on board as a participant for this exciting study! All that is required from you is to do a course walk and ride a show jumping course while wearing eye-tracking glasses. As a thank you for taking part, you will receive the eye-tracking recording of your round.

We are looking to recruit riders who currently compete at lower level (up to 100cm, unaffiliated is ok) as well as riders who compete at 110cm or above (affiliated).

To sign up, please email Dr Eva Marunova:
[email protected]

02/08/2024

We are still looking to recruit a further two loan horses to compliment our existing horse population and be used for student learning across a range of different courses for the upcoming academic year starting in September.

Horses would ideally be 15hh+, at least 5yo, have a good temperament and be suitable for use in flat/jump lessons, stable management and for therapy based modules.

For more information or to arrange a site visit, please email [email protected]

01/08/2024

Congratulations Tabitha. Such great results!

Tabitha, one of our Equine Academy members who is studying Veterinary Physiotherapy recently competed her horse, Elsie at the Summer Regional Championships.

On the first day they produced a lovely test in the Medium Silver for 2nd with 68.78% narrowly missing out on qualifying. Then onto day 2 for the Advanced Medium Silver, a pleasing and active test for a good score of 68.4% and taking the win, qualifying for the British Dressage National Championships!

Tabitha told us that she is thrilled with Elsie’s improvement at this level and how confident she’s feeling!👏

Did you know that you don't have to be studing an Equine programme to join our Equine Academy? The academy is also open to Chelmsford as well as Writtle campus students.

🐴Find out more: https://ow.ly/rOOk50SEj6e

29/07/2024

Congratulations Ros, Walter and all connections. What an achievement! 🥇

Lordships Graffalo, also known as "Walter", who was bred by our own Lordships Stud and Pennie Wallace with the support of industry sponsors The Stallion Company, won gold today at the Paris Olympics as part of Team GB's Eventing team!

A huge congratulations to Ros Canter and "Walters" owners Archie and Michele Saul on such a fantastic achievement!

This news comes as Team GB's eventing team secure the FIRST gold medal of the Paris Olympics 2024! 🥇👏

25/07/2024

We are heartbroken to let you all know that we unexpectedly had to say our final goodbye to our beautiful DD on Tuesday. It has taken staff a few days to be able to process the sudden loss of such a special horse so apologies for the slight delay in this post. DD was such a special character - full of cheeky personality and funny quirks. He has helped teach 1000s of students over the years and made each and every person that met him laugh with his silly ways. I am sure there are many of you who will miss DD as much as we will - we would love to hear any stories or see any pictures you have of this very special boy. Sleep tight DD - thank you for everything ❤️🌈

18/07/2024

Learn basic emergency first aid for your horse, how to treat minor injuries and recognise signs of ill health on a short a three-hour course at Writtle College.

This short course is a blend of demonstration and practical experience and will include topics such as temperature, pulse, respiration, colic, bandaging and applying a foot poultice. Advice will also be given on post-veterinary care.

Book your place today: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/professional-and-short-courses/equine-first-aid

12/07/2024

Did you know that we have an Equine Academy at ARU Writtle? The Academy supports 6-12 talented riders every year, offering training sessions for the rider and stabling for the horse.

Academy students benefit from a dedicated space in the Academy Block of our DIY Livery stables with an associated 'en suite' sand-pen, group and individual ridden training sessions with resident coaches and much more.

Find out more https://ow.ly/haEU50Sn73t

11/07/2024

Learn the basic principles of horse care and how to safely and efficiently undertake daily tasks in this thirteen-week integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.

This course will run on Mondays, from 9 September – 9 December 18:00 – 21:00.

Book your place here: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/professional-and-short-courses/bhs-silver-challenge-award-care

11/07/2024

RIDER ANALYSIS CLINIC

Russell Mackechnie-Guire will be at ARU Writtle on Sunday 18 August. To book a session, contact Fiona Woodford via ‘Eventing Training for All’.

09/07/2024

Volunteer horse-rider combinations needed for a study on 9th & 10th August 2024 at ARU Writtle Equine Training and Development Centre
We are looking to recruit horse and rider combinations for a study aims to explore visual strategies in novice and expert show jumping riders during a course walk and during a show jumping round.

Who can take part?

We are looking for riders who are currently competing in show jumping or eventing and fit one of the criteria below:

Riders competing at unaffiliated or affiliated level of 80-100cm and who have never competed above 105cm (minimum horse’s age: 4 years)
Riders competing at affiliated level of 110cm or above (minimum horse’s age: 6 years)

What will happen on the day?

You will be asked to do a course walk and ride a show jumping course during which your gaze behaviour will be recorded with eye-tracking glasses. You will be given time to warm up your horse according to your normal routine with practice jumps available. The course will be set at either 80cm or 110cm depending on your experience. The trial will take approximately 1.5hrs to complete.

If you would like to take part, contact Dr Eva Marunova (Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy): [email protected]

02/07/2024

We are thrilled to announce our NEW monthly Dressage & Show Jumping competitions from this October through to May 2025 at A.R.U. Writtle.
Dressage classes ranging from Introductory through to Elementary and Show Jumping classes from 50cm cross poles to 100cm.

For further information and to enter securely online, please follow this link https://www.myridinglife.com/RemoteLocationEventList.aspx?locationID=1034 https://mailchi.mp/94f8042758f9/unaffiliated-dressage-show-jumping-competitions

30/06/2024

Join us at ARU Writtle on Saturday, 6 July for our next University Open Day.

Chat to our teaching staff, support staff and current students about all aspects of life at ARU Writtle. You will also be able to take a look around our campus and specialist facilities.

Book your place now: https://ow.ly/bTJ850SrGh1

18/06/2024

In the lead up to the new Academic year starting in September, ARU Writtle will be looking to recruit new loan horses to compliment our existing horse population and be used for student learning across a range of different courses.

Horses would ideally be 15hh+, at least 5yo, have a good temperament and be suitable for use in flat/jump lessons, stable management and for therapy based modules.

For more information or to arrange a site visit, please email [email protected]

16/06/2024

Volunteer horse-rider combinations needed for a study on Wednesday 26th June 2024 at ARU Writtle Equine Training and Development Centre
The study aims to explore visual strategies in novice and expert show jumping riders during a course walk and during a show jumping round.

We are looking to recruit horse and rider combinations that fit one of the following criteria:

Novice riders currently competing at unaffiliated or affiliated level of 80-90cm and who have never competed above 1m (minimum horse’s age: 4 years old)
Expert riders competing at affiliated level of 110-120cm (minimum horse’s age: 6 years old)


What will happen on the day?

You will be asked to do a course walk for a show jumping course (either at 80cm or 110cm height depending on your experience) and your gaze behaviour will be recorded with a head mounted eye-tracking unit. You will then be given time to warm up your horse according to your normal routine with a practice jump available before attempting the course. You will get one attempt to complete the course during which your gaze behaviour will be recorded.

The trial will take 1-2hrs to complete. Please indicate if you have a preference for a morning or an afternoon slot.

If you would like to take part, contact Dr Eva Marunova (Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy): [email protected]

14/06/2024

OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN SJ RESEARCH!

Are you a show jumper?
Want to be part of some cutting-edge research?
Able to go to ARU Writtle with your horse on Weds 26th June 2024?

Email: [email protected]

OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN SJ RESEARCH!

Are you a show jumper?
Want to be part of some cutting-edge research?
Able to go to ARU Writtle with you horse on Weds 26th June 2024?

Email: [email protected]

22/05/2024

We would like to say a big thank-you to everyone who came along to support our unaffiliated dressage championship last Saturday. There were so many lovely combinations judged throughout the day and the effort everyone made in turning out their horses to a wonderful standard did not go unnoticed.

As always, a big thank you to our judges, writers, students and of course our organising team for ensuring the day ran so smoothly, not forgetting our very generous sponsors of each of the classes Birkett Long LLP, Dengie Horse Feeds, Saracen Horse Feeds, The Horse Clinic (House & Jackson), SEIB Insurance Brokers, Equine Products UK and Essex Horse Transport.

Please also remember to take a look at the stunning photographs captured by SMRPhotography which are now available to view & purchase: https://www.smrphotography.co.uk/

We will shortly be releasing our next set of unaffiliated competition dates, so please watch this space.

18/05/2024

Results for the Advanced Medium Championship sponsored by Anglia Ruskin University Writtle Campus are now complete.

Congratulations to all prize winners:

1st 🥇 - Tabitha Leicester & Elsie

Best turned out:
🥇- Tabitha Leicester & Elsie

https://livefeed.myridinglife.com/feed/results?LocationID=1034&e=442273&c=3284763

18/05/2024

Results for the Medium Championship sponsored by SEIB Insurance Brokers are now complete.

Congratulations to all prize winners:

1st 🥇 - Tabitha Leicester & Elsie
2nd 🥈 - Annie Corfield & Ballynoonagh Jim Bob

Best turned out:
🥇- Annie Corfield & Ballynoonagh Jim Bob

https://livefeed.myridinglife.com/feed/results?LocationID=1034&e=442273&c=3284762

18/05/2024

Results for the Elementary Championship sponsored by The Horse Clinic (House & Jackson) are now complete.

Congratulations to all prize winners:

1st 🥇 - Nicole Earl & Westfords Jessie
2nd 🥈 - Janet Hyde & Carra Lad
3rd 🥉- Caroline Coles & Bilsdale Red Alert

Best turned out:
🥇- Nicole Earl & Westfords Jessie

https://livefeed.myridinglife.com/feed/results?LocationID=1034&e=442273&c=3284761

18/05/2024

Results for the Novice Championship sponsored by Equine Products UK are now complete.

Congratulations to all prize winners:

1st 🥇 - Jack Taylor Coghill & Tyngwndwn Coron
2nd 🥈 - Libby Farmer & Nunthorpe Super Ted
3rd 🥉- Pippa Warren & Clovers Reward

Best turned out:
🥇- Tina Wingar & Jewels Surprise

https://livefeed.myridinglife.com/feed/results?LocationID=1034&e=442273&c=3284760

18/05/2024

Results for the Preliminary Championship sponsored by Dengie Horse Feeds are now complete.

Congratulations to all prize winners:

1st 🥇 - Heidi Menhinick & Lockside Bobby Joe
2nd 🥈 - Tina Wingar & Jewels Surprise
3rd 🥉- Barnaby XII

Best turned out:
🥇- Charlotte Gregory & Catboy

https://livefeed.myridinglife.com/feed/results?LocationID=1034&e=442273&c=3284758

18/05/2024

Results for the Intro C Championship sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds are now complete.

Congratulations to all prize winners:

1st 🥇 - Cathy Evens & Tiger
2nd 🥈 - Gemma Chaplin & Timber House
3rd 🥉- Becky Napthine & Belle

Best turned out:
🥇- Cathy Evens & Tiger

https://livefeed.myridinglife.com/feed/results?LocationID=1034&e=442273&c=3285155

18/05/2024

Results for the Intro B Championship sponsored by Essex Horse Transport are now complete.

Congratulations to all prize winners:

1st 🥇 - Cathy Evens & Tiger
2nd 🥈 - Matthew Walden & Quince
3rd 🥉- Mark Evens & Sparky’s Prue Effect

Best turned out:
🥇- Hannah Short & Charlie Dove

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