Services
RIDING LESSONS:
We provide weekday and Saturday lessons that include private and group lessons for both children and adults. Group lessons for adults or children are organised so that the level of experience is similar. This ensures that every pupil gets the best opportunity to learn at his or her own level. Ages of pupils is also a big consideration when organising group lessons.
Our riding school start pupils from 9 years of age so we can give them the best opportunity to learn correctly and a weight restriction of 100 kg as we don’t have suitable horses for heavier riders.
Group Lessons are for 55 minutes riding time. Private lessons are 1 hour. We have a variety of horses and ponies to suit your requirements from beginners to advanced.
Lessons are run in conjunction with NZ primary school term dates ( usually 10 x lessons per term) We teach basic grooming, handling, being comfortable around the horses in a safe manner. Initially we demonstrate by doing what they are learning to eventually they do it themselves as they grow in confidence.
Term fees will be sent or emailed and we require every pupil to fill out an enrolment form to secure your place and on starting a disclaimer form. Fees need to be recevied before pupils can attend lessons. We have a NO PAY NO RIDE policy.
Make up lessons can cause quite a disruption to the schedule of the school. You will be allowed to have one opportunity in the term to have a make up lesson ONLY if we have been contacted of students absence. Talk to Jess or Karren and arrangements can be discussed. Decision is made by managment.
LESSON HOURS:
MONDAY:
Day time lessons from 11am. Group or Private
Afterschool from 4pm till 7pm. Youth Beginners to Int/Adv Teens and Adults
TUESDAY:
Day time lessons from 11am. Group or Private
Afterschool from 4pm till 7pm. Youth Beginners – Intermediate and Adv Beginner Teens & Adults
WEDNESDAY:
Day time lessons from 11am. Group or Private
Afterschool from 4pm till 7pm. Youth & Adult Adv Beginners to Int/Adv Teens and Adults
THURSDAY:
Afterschool from 4pm till 7pm. Youth Beginners – Intermediate and Adv Beginner Teens & Adults
SATURDAY MORNING:
9.00 – 2pm Advanced Beginners, Adult Beginners, Beginners and Intermediate.
PLEASE SEE APPLICATION FORM FOR MORE SPECIFIC LESSON TIMES. WHEN THIS FORM IS COMPLETED AND SENT TO US, YOU WILL BE ENROLLED AND CONTACTED.
http://www.bartleyridingacademy.co.nz/application-form/
Beginner – No experience OR learning basic skills
Advanced Beginner – Walk, Trot, Starting to Canter, trot small jumps
Intermediate – Walk, Trot, Canter and Jump up to 60cm-80cm
Advanced – Confident Basics, Learning Lateral movements, Canter several jumps confidently to 80cm +
(Please note: These are the riding schools level of experience)
HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES:
We have a variety of courses for children and adults, all levels catered for. At present our courses are Beginners and Intermediate. No experience needed for beginners, starting age 9 years for all courses. Intermediate is for those with resonable experience. We endeavour to invent fun and knowledgeable courses, and safety of our riders is important.
ARENA HIRE:
The covered arena will be available for groups or individual use. Lights are available at extra cost. We are happy to discuss individual needs or clinic specifications. Use of yards, covered tie up area, good parking and overnight paddock use if needed. Please contact us for further infomation and an Arena Hire document.
TRAINING & SCHOOLING HORSES:
Our staff have had a lot of experience in riding a variety of horses. We are happy to help you train your horse or if necessary we can school them for you. Weekly schooling and care provided. Prices and requirements to be discussed. Please call us for more infomation.
