ALBORAK PONY CLUB RIDING CENTRE June 2018- Issue #8
Issue #8
June 2018NOT JUST ANY RIDING SCHOOL... THINK SMART; THINK
SAFE
As we take a look back and reflect on this year's events,
experiences and lessons, they would not have been made possible
without Alborak's staff both horseand human. The Spring 2018
session is coming to an end and so we begin preparing for Alborak
Summer Camps. The 10 week packages will start back up in the Fall
with some great “add-ons”. Please enjoy this issue of the Riding
School Updates and we look forward to bringing you more information
with Issue #9 coming in September to an inbox near you.
Pony Club StyleWith a successful 1st year as an accredited Pony
Club Riding Centre, we were able to offer safe, fun and educational
“extra's” that will education allhorse enthusiasts.
READ ALL ABOUT IT! Special Guests will be hosting themed events,
workshops etc for everyone
interested! So exciting!!!
For the Riding School, we are proud to announce that the
following skills will be taught and practiced using Pony Club
standards:
• Tacking/Bridling
• Grooming
• Mounting/Dismounting
• Safety Tack Check
• Quick Release knot (for applicable horses)
• Care of Tack
• Leading
• Understanding your equipment
Summer Lesson OptionsIf anyone is looking to continue with
lessons throughout the summer, we will be offering some classes.
These classes are suitable for those riders that are able to safely
and independently prepare their horse for the lesson as there will
be limited staff in the barn available to assist.
The summer lesson option is not part of apackage, therefore fees
and commitment level are different. Here is the information:
Term: June 25 until August 29, 2018
Instructor: BJ
Fees: $75 + GST (includes school horse rental)
Number of students per class: group (max 4)
Lesson options: Wednesday @ 5:30; Wednesday @ 6:30; Monday
6pm
This is a first come first serve basis.
If you are interested in any of the lesson options, please email
Justine at [email protected] with your preferred choice
and speci fic dates as you are not obliged to commit to the full
term.
Summer Break to Re-evaluateImproving our teaching approach is a
win win situation for all. Following many discussion among the
instructors, we have been evolving some of the Riding School
processes and means of communication. With priority being safety,
fun and the well being of the horses, we will be looking at adding
on a couple of great guidelines to complement the Alborak model
starting 2018 Fall session:
• Beginner lessons length extended
• Pony Club discount on lessons to members
• *New* Are you ready to jump checklist
• Incorporating lunging lessons to the program
• Competitive Program Reboot
Thank-You Chauffeurs!The drive out to the barn can be at times
long, slow or peaceful depending on whatthe rest of your day looks
like. We can allagree however that once we have arrived,it was
worth it!
On behave of the staff and riders, a warm, heartfelt THANK-YOU
goes out to all of you who have and continue to makethe trek out
for the horse lovers in your life. If it wasn't for your careful
planning, hard work and patience, the riders to be would still be
trotting around their living room with their broom 'horse' jumping
oxers over the coffee table!
Important Dates to RememberPony Club Testing: June 9
Alborak Spring Cleanup: June 16
Spring Session final lesson: June 18
Fall Registration: opens July 9 & closesAugust 6
Emergency Preparedness Workshop:September 8, 2018
Fall Session starts: September 10, 2018
Riding Centre Updates
mailto:[email protected]
Riding Centre UpdatesNot Just any riding school...Think smart;
think safePony Club StyleSummer Lesson OptionsSummer Break to
Re-evaluateThank-You Chauffeurs!Important Dates to Remember
