Camps with horseback riding in England UK

Horse riding camps in the UK offer a wide range of interesting activities during free time and weekends. Children will find useful leisure and lots of entertainment:

• Wildlife watching,
• Hiking,
• Picnics,
• Mountain climbing,
• Cycling,
• Birdwatching,
• Visiting theaters, museums and galleries,
• Shopping,
• Swimming in the lake,
• Beach holidays,
• Barbecues,
• River cruises,
• Visiting national historical sites.

Various sports sections and activities other than horse riding are available, for example:

• Fitness,
• Tennis,
• Golf,
• Surfing.

The price for the program in Britain starts from 500£/week. The package usually includes:

• Meals,
• Accommodation,
• Riding lessons,
• Tack,
• Internet access,
• Room cleaning.

Additional expenses:

• Visa,
• Medical insurance,
• Airport transfer,
• Personal expenses,
• Horse rental for extra classes,
• Individual lessons,
• Laundry.

• Age from 8 years old,
• Weight up to 75 kg,
• Visa,
• Basic language knowledge,
• Birth certificate,
• Valid foreign passport.

• Learning English in a natural environment, surrounded by native speakers.
• Friendly communication. A horse or pony — is a great companion! A good trainer helps to create a strong connection with the horse in just a few days. Children take care of horses, thereby developing a loving and caring attitude towards other animals and people.
• Horseback riding provides children with socialization as a major advantage of the activity. The equestrian camps enable shy children to develop their social skills through interactions with other campers who participate in equestrian shows and trail rides and horse farm visits. Young riders establish friendships with people who share their interests through new social interactions which help them develop a complete personality.
• Excellent physical exercise. Horseback riding for children in England is a complete program, riders participate in feeding, cleaning and other mandatory activities, which makes it an excellent activity to maintain strength and fitness. In addition to physical strength and endurance, horseback riding develops coordination, balance and flexibility.
• Leadership, teamwork and cooperation are the most sought-after skills at school. Horseback riding develops many abilities, improves problem-solving, communication and analytical skills. Obstacles and difficulties during the ride will serve as turning points that ultimately help children overcome difficult situations. Caring for horses and riding with other group members develops a sense of teamwork and leadership.
• Character building. The task of working with a horse brings value to both parties involved in the work. The activities of horseback riding create benefits which include developing responsibility, self-discipline, and accountability, and these activities also teach students how to maintain their composure while they wait. The United Kingdom offers horseback riding lessons for children who want to study horses because their behavior and temperament help children become more resilient. Horseback riding enables people to develop essential psychological traits which include perseverance and consistency and patience, which then become permanent aspects of their character.

Horseback riding for children in the UK allows you to explore various trails. Horse paths are diverse — these are rocky paths, open hills, river crossings, valleys, green alleys and much more. Every day, the kids reach a new point, overcoming distances at a trot and gallop wherever the terrain allows.

Facilities of riding camps include:

• Stables,
• Manege,
• Riding areas,
• Arenas and tracks for horseback riding,
• Pastures,
• Changing rooms,
• Showers.

Ponies, large and small horses are available for training, for beginners and advanced athletes. The following breeds are presented in Britain to choose from:

• Hanoverian,
• Rhineland,
• Irish,
• German,
• Spanish.

Children's riding camps in the UK begin to introduce children to horses with lectures, which consist of individual ability tests, questions and answers, theory of equestrian sport. Instructors tell you how to approach a horse correctly and from which side, about the features of its vision and fearfulness of sudden sounds and movements, about other rules of behavior.

Horseback riding lessons for children in the UK are held in the first half of the day: riding time for advanced riders can reach 6 hours, beginners are offered training from 1 hour. This is a great way to get closer (both with new classmates and animals), gain active, dynamic and exciting experience. Classes are taught by certified instructors who have many years of teaching experience, communication skills with children of different ages, beginners and experienced riders. Horseback riding for children in the UK is held in groups and individually, on well-trained horses. Instructors teach:

• Correct landing on a horse,
• Classical horseback riding,
• Trail horseback riding,
• Trekking,
• Dressage,
• Show jumping.

Horses — this is an amazing experience for children. The organization of training is paramount to ensure the protection of riders at any time while riding horses. Each riding camp adheres to mandatory safety rules:

• Requirement of full equipment — long trousers, protective helmet that meets current safety standards, jacket,
• Availability of professional equipment, saddles of the right size,
• Accompanying each young child for constant support,
• Monitoring classes by special employees.

Riding camps for children in the UK accommodate foreign children in a friendly environment of host families and hotels with excellent hosts, in bright rooms with modern design. Hospitable accommodation provides:

• Swimming pool,
• Restaurant,
• Cafe,
• Rooms with pleasant views,
• Comfortable furniture,
• Bed linen,
• Meals,
• Cleaning.

Residents are fed 3 times a day with fresh and healthy dishes made from local products. A vegetarian menu (or other alternative, according to their needs) is offered for children with special diets. Fresh fruits, drinks, desserts are always available.