Clinics & Events
Ranch Riding Clinic 7th June
Ranch Riding Clinic with our Level 3 UK CC Coach Kirsty Feist,
she will take you through all of the parts needed to put together a successful pattern, transitions, manoeuvres, gaits and pattern will be covered during the session. Might include dragging a log, small jump & rustic poles.
Pole Clinic 24th June
Pole work, particularly raised poles will encourage the horse to engage the muscles of the Flexor Chain (i.e. the muscles of the horse’s body that flex the neck, back and hip), helping the horse to strengthen their core and stretch their neck, stretch their back and into their hips, rhythm, correct bend, adjustable canter, straightness and energy.
Pole work for Balance - trot work over multiple pole sets and a small amount of simple canter work over single poles. We will be focus on rider and horse position and balance: and developing the ride-ability of the horse
Brilliant for rider’s body balance, thinking ahead, straight line work & working on the correct bend.
- getting horses out to a different venue
- strengthening horses coming back to work
- make a change for English / Western horses.
- rider balance and accuracy
Evening Pole Clinic 29th July 5pm
Pole work, particularly raised poles will encourage the horse to engage the muscles of the Flexor Chain (i.e. the muscles of the horse’s body that flex the neck, back and hip), helping the horse to strengthen their core and stretch their neck, stretch their back and into their hips, rhythm, correct bend, adjustable canter, straightness and energy.
Pole work for Balance - trot work over multiple pole sets and a small amount of simple canter work over single poles. We will be focus on rider and horse position and balance: and developing the ride-ability of the horse
Brilliant for rider’s body balance, thinking ahead, straight line work & working on the correct bend.
- getting horses out to a different venue
- strengthening horses coming back to work
- make a change for English / Western horses.
- rider balance and accuracy
Versatility Trail Clinic 19th July
Versatility trail you will maneuver through six to nine obstacles that resemble the things that would be encountered during everyday riding on a ranch. The horse will be asked to walk, trot and lope during the pattern, and mandatory obstacles include riding over logs, passing through a gate, backing round our cows, riding over a bridge, side-passing, small jump, maybe dragging a log!
Lastly roping skills.
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Jolie Cooper Clinic 6th September 2026
With a passion for Western riding from a young age, Jolie bring's years of experience in both Western and English disciplines.
She has competed individually and represented her country as a member of Team GB across the UK and Europe. More recently, she had the opportunity to show in the US after moving to Texas, she worked for 2 years as an assistant trainer to a Level 4 NRHA Professional, specialising in starting young horses, foal handling, and rider development.
Prior to this, she began her professional career at Oakridge Arena, one of the premier Western facilities in the UK. As an NRHA/AQHA Professional, WES Level 2 instructor, UK CC Level 2 coach, and FEI 3-star Athlete (Reining), she dedicated to providing professional, compassionate, and tailored training to help each horse and rider reach their goals.
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The Carrot Game!!
Wow! What a fantastic day! 'Monty Roberts' at Southern Schoolmasters.
Monty stopped by to see Hollywood Gladiator, the latest Willing Partners horse imported to the UK