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The Stables Equestrian Centre
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| Introduction |
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The Stables Equestrian Centre is both BHS and Pony Club-approved and offers tuition to all abilities and to all levels, by BHS-qualified instructors. Instruction in flat-work, show-jumping, cross-country, dressage. Intensive courses, Pony Club, pony days, beach-riding holidays, children's parties as well as full, part and working livery.
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The Stables Equestrian Centre
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148 Cotton End Road Wilstead
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MK45 3DP
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| Directions |
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In the village of Wilstead, two miles south of Bedford. On Cotton End Road, between the A6 and the A600, approximately one mile from each.
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Number of Outdoor Schools...
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Outdoor Floodlit...............
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Outdoor School Details..........
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30 x 20m
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Number of Indoor Schools.....
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1
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Indoor School Details............
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50 x 20m
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Tack Shop..............................
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Secure Tack Room............
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Changing Facilities................
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Lecture Room...................
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Show Jumping Paddock.........
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All Weather Gallop............
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Horse Walker........................
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XC Course........................
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Hacking.................................
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Hacking Details
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Local hacking, trips to Woburn woods as well as Holkam beach and local pub rides.
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Other Facilities
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Indoor unaffiliated competitions; dressage during summer, show-jumping during winter. Gymkhanas during school holidays.
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| Accreditation |
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BHS Approved
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Number BHS Qualified
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3
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Details
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1 x BHSII, 2 x BHSAI
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Number Other Qualified
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Details
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Breaking...............................
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Camps.............................
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Clipping................................
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Day Rides........................
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DIY/Grass Livery...................
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Exam Centre...................
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Exam Training.......................
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Full Livery........................
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Fun Days..............................
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Part Livery.......................
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Pub Rides.............................
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RDA Friendly....................
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Schooling.............................
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Shows.............................
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Stable Management.............
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Transport........................
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Working Livery.....................
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| Horses and Ponies |
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Total Horses and Ponies
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Available for school use
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Horse Details
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Full range, from Shetland Pony for children to hunter-builds for larger riders and longer hacks.
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Basic Riding Skills.................
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Adult Beginners................
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Show Jumping.....................
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Dressage.........................
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Cross Country.....................
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Western..........................
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Driving.................................
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Side-Saddle.....................
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| Prices |
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Typical prices...
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Adult Group Hour
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Child Group Hour
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Private Lesson - ½ hr from
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Discount schemes
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| Restrictions |
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Minimum Age
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4yrs
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Maximum Weight
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13st/83kg
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| Further Details |
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| Courses |
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Intensive 1-week learn to ride courses during summer holidays.
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New Rider does not recommend, approve or endorse any particular school. Potential customers should be aware that facilities and prices change over time and this listing may not reflect the current situation.