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Pole Work, Bounce & Grid Training
Develop your horse's balance, rhythm, technique and confidence through a progressive training session focusing on pole work, bounce exercises and jumping grids.
Join Sarah Huntridge, BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach, for an educational and practical group training session suitable for riders looking to improve both flatwork and jumping performance.
Each session will begin with carefully designed pole work exercises to develop straightness, balance, suppleness and adjustability. Riders will then progress through bounce exercises and gymnastic grids designed to improve technique, coordination, confidence, athleticism and rider effectiveness.
Exercises will be adapted to suit the ability of both horse and rider, with clear explanations throughout, ensuring participants understand the purpose of each exercise and how to recreate them safely at home.
The session will focus on:
Improving rhythm, balance and straightness
Developing adjustability and quality of canter
Enhancing jumping technique and confidence
Rider position, effectiveness and accuracy
Building strength, coordination and suppleness
Practical exercises to continue training at home
Suitable for horses and ponies of all ages and abilities, with exercises tailored to individual experience.
Maximum of 3 horses per group, ensuring plenty of individual coaching and feedback throughout the session.
Entry Conditions
All entries must be submitted online by the published closing date.
Late entries may be accepted at the organiser's discretion, subject to availability.
No entries will be accepted once the running order and times have been published.
Amendments to entries cannot be made after times have been published.
Entries are non-transferable and
Entry Conditions
All entries must be submitted online by the published closing date.
Late entries may be accepted at the organiser's discretion, subject to availability.
No entries will be accepted once the running order and times have been published.
Amendments to entries cannot be made after times have been published.
Entries are non-transferable and may not be transferred to another rider, horse or session.
The organiser reserves the right to alter session times or the running order if necessary. Where possible, a minimum of 48 hours' notice will be given to affected participants.
All riders must hold appropriate public liability insurance for the duration of the event.
By submitting an entry, participants agree to comply with the event rules and instructions issued by the organiser and to follow current British Dressage, British Eventing, British Show Jumping and/or British Horse Society standards for safety and welfare.
All riders must wear correctly fitted protective headwear that meets current recognised safety standards appropriate to the activity being undertaken. Additional protective equipment may be required depending on the discipline.
The welfare of the horse is paramount. Horses must be fit to participate, be in good health, and be transported in accordance with current welfare legislation.
Refund Policy
Withdrawals received after the closing date for entries are not eligible for a refund.
Withdrawals received in writing at least 7 days before the closing date will be eligible for a 50% refund.
If the event is cancelled by the organiser, a refund of the entry fee will be issued, less a £2.50 administration fee.
Where a refund is applicable, the Horse Monkey booking fee (£1.99) is non-refundable, as this charge is paid directly to Horse Monkey and is not retained by the organiser.