07/10/2024
Hi Everyone!
I think it’s time for a much needed update!
After a successful year last year then struggling through the horrendous weather we suffered last winter, we made the decision to close through the winter and open only to existing clients when the weather cleared. We had a great summer filled with camps, shows and more, even making the exciting trip down to wales with a little team for the first time as a riding school!
Towards the end of summer one of our main ponies suffered an injury and whilst I’m happy to say she has made a full recovery, it meant she missed the remainder of the season and our lovely older boy Nova also retired at 21 years old after a very successful showjumping career followed by teaching so many of you at Filey Riding School!
I had planned to add a couple more horses/ponies to the riding school however since becoming pregnant in may I have sadly experienced some complications and have made the decision that at this time in my life adding more horses to the 27 that we currently have is not the best thing to do for myself or my baby, especially not coming into another long winter.
Therefore it is with great sadness that I announce the closure of Filey Riding School. I’m not sure that this will be forever however it will certainly be for the foreseeable future.
I will still be offering my training to those with their own horses and due to the popularity amongst my current students I am also going to be opening up another evening Equine Care and Key Skills course for all those wanting to learn and become confident in every aspect of owning, loaning and caring for horses! The course is open to everyone from complete beginners to more experienced equestrians looking to increase their knowledge.
Topics covered will also include those covered in BHS stage 1&2 exams, setting those looking for a career in horses up perfectly too!
Please note this is a Care and Knowledge course only and whilst we’ll be covering how to set up various exercises in the arena etc we will not be riding as by dropping the Riding School status our horses are no longer able to be used for riding purposes to external visitors!
If you are interested in this course please let me know, it will be running for 8 weeks!
Thank you all for all your support with Filey Riding School, it has been a time filled with so much pride as a coach watching you all grow your love and passion for the horses and excel week by week in your riding!
I’m excited to continue coaching moving forward and I hope very much that my son arrives safe and healthy in the new year and I’ll be coaching him in a few years too!💙
