Who Is the Camp For?

Our Riding Camps are designed for riders who want to:

• Enjoy quality time with their horse

• Build confidence in and out of the saddle

• Develop a positive and focused mindset

• Learn new skills and expand their knowledge

• Improve their riding and overall performance

 

Who Can Attend?

Our camps are open to riders aged 12 and over, and we welcome participants of all abilities and experience levels.

Please note:

• The Avon Centre does not provide horses for camp participants.

• Riders aged 12–17 must be accompanied by a supervising adult throughout the day.

 

What's Included?

Your camp day includes:

1. Two training sessions – either ridden (in your chosen discipline) or in-hand.

2. A day stable with shavings provided (please bring your own hay or haylage).

3. Catering throughout the day.

4. Free use of our hacking track.

5. A Shai L Horsemanship demonstration.

6. A fun and supportive atmosphere, with opportunities to meet like-minded riders, learn new skills, and enjoy a fantastic day with your horse.

 

Additional in-hand training sessions or loading sessions with Shai L Horsemanship can be arranged on request.

 

Available Disciplines

You can choose from the following session options:

1. Dressage

2. Pole Work

3. Show Jumping

4. In-Hand Groundwork

Following your booking, you will receive a form by email (within a few days) asking for:

• Your chosen disciplines

• Riding level and experience

• Horse details (including size)

• Medical information

• Any optional add-ons

 

Lesson Format

Ridden lessons are delivered in semi-private groups. Riders of similar ability will be paired together wherever possible.

If participant numbers require, groups of three riders may be combined into a 60-minute lesson.

In-hand groundwork sessions are group lessons of up to four horses and are 60 minutes in duration.