One Day Camp 23/8/2026
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:
Two training sessions – either ridden (in your chosen discipline) or in-hand.
A day stable with shavings provided (please bring your own hay or haylage).
Catering throughout the day.
Free use of our hacking track.
A Shai L Horsemanship demonstration.
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:
Dressage
Pole Work
Show Jumping
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.
Terms & Conditions
By paying the booking deposit, participants are deemed to have read, understood, and accepted the Avon Centre Riding Camp Terms & Conditions.
Booking & Payment
A non-refundable £30 deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
The remaining £60 balance is due by 2 August 2026 (three weeks before camp).
Cancellation Policy
Before 2 August 2026
If you have paid the full amount and cancel before 2 August 2026, the £60 balance will be refunded.
The £30 deposit remains non-refundable.
After 2 August 2026
Refunds cannot be guaranteed unless your place can be filled.
Transferring or Selling Your Place
If you can no longer attend, you are welcome to arrange for another rider to take your place. Please notify us as soon as possible so that we can collect the new participant's details.
If you are unable to find a replacement, please let us know. If we are able to fill your place from our waiting list, we will refund your payment in accordance with the above terms.
Waiting List
To join the waiting list, please contact us directly at mojca@theavoncentre.org.uk.
As horses can occasionally become injured or unavailable, places may become available at short notice. If a space opens up, we will contact those on the waiting list directly.
