Our Services
Private Lessons
I enjoy coaching all ages and abilities in a calm and supportive manner. My focus is on training correct fundamental basics to create a solid foundation for all disciplines. I incorporate interesting polework layouts and exercises to help improve your horses balance, suppleness, proprioception, core strength, top line, rhythm, flexibility and fitness as well as helping with rider balance and precision, and lets not forget polework also adds fun and variety to you and your horses training.
If you are an adult returning to riding and looking for help to get your confidence back, or if you have a young horse that is ready to start progressing in basic flatwork, or you just want to brush up on your flatwork skills for general pleasure riding I can help you progress with confidence by incorporating groundwork, flatwork and pole exercises this includes young riders on or off the lead-rein.
poles plus group sessions
Poles Plus with VDS Equestrian makes flatwork fun using unique pole configurations and grids.
With many benefits for both horse and rider, Poles Plus sessions are:
* Suitable for all abilities and disciplines
* Perfect for young/green horses needing social outings in a relaxed safe environment (4max per group)
* A great way to meet new people and add variety to your training
* Improves your horse's balance, suppleness, proprioception, core strength, top line, rhythm, flexibility and fitness
* Improves rider balance, aid precision and accuracy
I have over 25 years teaching experience and trained with the BHS in Scotland. I have been involved with equestrian sports for over 35 years as a rider, trainer, groom and have experience with a wide variety of horses and riders making Poles Plus lessons a great way to add versatility to your training.
Club BookinGs & Clinics
Poles Plus can come to you
Pony Clubs, Riding Clubs or Groups outside of the Canterbury area.
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Happy to discuss all options.
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All you need to host a Poles Plus clinic is an arena at least 20x60m and poles!
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Suitable for all age and abilities including inhand sessions and kids lead rein classes.
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Kids Club
Kids Club is open to all ages with 2 groups to choose from
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* Lead Rein Kids Club (1hr)
A fun hour of off pony exercises, polework/flatwork and games. Focused on developing correct fundamental rider skills and balance.
* Kids Club (2hrs)
All ages welcome for this group but they must be confident walking and trotting off the lead in a group environment.
The morning will include some off pony exercises for riders and ponies!
A polework/flatwork group lesson then some fun obstacles and games, Small jumps optional.
(Kids do not need to jump)
We will have a short morning tea break between lessons, byo snack and drink.
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