The Riding A Dream Academy
The Taster days
Our Taster Days for school groups and charities allow groups of 10 young people aged 14-16 to experience riding and working with horses for the first time. We have a particular focus on students from diverse ethnic communities and disadvantaged backgrounds. The days take place from 9.30am - 3pm at the British Racing School and involve:
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10 students per day
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The chance for every student to ride a horse or pony under the instruction of our specialist staff
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Horse handling and grooming session
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Simulator session on mechanical training horses
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Specialist equipment (safety helmet, body protector and boots) provided
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Hot lunch and refreshments throughout the day
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Chance to find out more about the other courses and careers in racing
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Our upcoming 2025 dates are:
Monday 10th February
Tuesday 11th February
Wednesday 12th February
Thursday 13th February
Friday 14th February
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Monday 10th March
Tuesday 11th March
Wednesday 12th March
Thursday 13th March
Friday 14th March
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To find out more and to book please contact info@ridingadreamacademy.com
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Students will work directly with our ponies, learning to groom them and about the sport's commitment to horse welfare.
Students will have the chance to ride one of our ponies and develop the basic riding skills. (A weight limit is in place for horse welfare reasons)
Students will have the chance to perfect their jockey pose on an equiciser and find out about the different courses and careers within racing.