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The Howden Way Thoroughbred Aftercare programme (TAP) offers subsidised training sessions throughout the country for anyone with a thoroughbred. TAP aims to support the transition of ex-racehorses into their new careers post racing, by providing supportive, fun and educational training sessions. TAP training is delivered by selected level 3 qualified (or above) coaches within British Eventing, British Dressage and British Showjumping, all whom hold their necessary compliance documents; (DBS/ First aid/ Safeguarding/ Insurance) and have a specialism for working with thoroughbreds.
All thoroughbreds are eligible to attend the training which covers all levels, from those taking their first steps on the re-training journey through to those further along this process.
The Howden Way Thoroughbred Aftercare programme provides further support and guidance with a range of extensive online resources to support anyone taking on an ex-racehorse. Please see the website for more information – www.thehowdenway.com
Times will be released once booking closes and will be published on HorseMonkey.
1. All users riding in the facilities must wear a riding hat always conforming to the
current BHS standard whilst mounted. Suitable footwear must be worn whilst
mounted. A body protector is advisable.
2. All Users under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible
adult and must be always supervised.
3. Users must not cause a nuisance or dis
1. All users riding in the facilities must wear a riding hat always conforming to the
current BHS standard whilst mounted. Suitable footwear must be worn whilst
mounted. A body protector is advisable.
2. All Users under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible
adult and must be always supervised.
3. Users must not cause a nuisance or disturbance to any other person on the
premises.
4. Under no circumstances may horses/ponies be tied up unattended outside
horse boxes/trailers. Horses/ponies must not be tied up to any part of the
premises at any time, attended or otherwise.
5. All droppings/ hay must be picked up and taken home.
6. All horses/ponies must be fully vaccinated against equine flu. The facilities
reserve the right to request evidence of such vaccination at any time. Users
are not permitted to bring on to the premises, any horses/ponies that are
experiencing any form of contagious illness/disease (e.g. equine herpes, flu,
strangles) or which are stabled at yards with confirmed cases of such.
7. Horse/ponies must remain under close control in the arena; loose schooling
and lunging is not permitted.
8. Users are required to close gates/doors behind them when entering or exiting
the facilities.
9. All horse boxes/trailers and any other vehicles must be parked sensibly in the
lorry park and must not block any entrances.
10. The facilities reserve the right to request that riders leave the premises in
circumstances where in the opinion of the Company and/or its management, a
rider is creating a dangerous situation, riding in a dangerous manner, is
mistreating a horse or acting irresponsibly, and/or is displaying rude or
inappropriate behaviour. Where a rider is asked to leave, they must refrain
from using the facilities, immediately return to their mode of transport, and
remove any horses/ponies and themselves from the premises. Under such
circumstances, no refund will be provided.
11. No dogs.
12. No smoking/ vaping anywhere on the premises.
13. All litter must be taken off the premises or disposed of in any marked bins.
14. All horse’s feet to be picked out when leaving the arena where appropriate.
Cancellations 48 hours prior to the training day will be refunded in full. Cancellations within 48 hours of the training day are non-refundable unless the training place can be filled.