Berkshire Riding Centre LTD
Crouch Lane, Winkfield, Berkshire,SL4 4TN
WELCOME to the
Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd
Hello and welcome to the Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd and to www.brc.uk.com.
We have designed this website to give you a good overview of the Centre. If you are new to us, then hopefully this site will describe who we are, what we stand for and what services and facilities we offer. If you already know us the site is to keep you up-to-date about events, clinics etc.
Rosie Lord, BHSI - Director
However nothing beats seeing us for yourselves, so read the site and call with any questions or just turn up and visit us. Enter the website by the menu bar above, selecting what ever interests you; alternatively move about by the various hot buttons littered around the site. Many of the tabs above have sub menus under them, so just move your cursor over the tab to see what is hidden behind it, then click on what interests you.
Treat this page like a newspaper , it contains a summary of important news, and points you to different places in the site for more detail. Do scroll down.
Check in at the reception centre, Marie our office manager will look after you. Do use it to book in, pay your bill or just wait while your child or friend have their lesson and watch them through the large windows. Its' heated so you'll stay warm when it is cold.
Livery (full): we now have two livery spaces available. Livery here is very popular and spaces do not come available very often, so if you are interested call now. See the livery page via the tab above for full details, prices etc.
Lessons: we offer lessons for anyone over 4 years old, whatever your level of experience. All teaching staff are qualified, and on individual development programmes to ensure they are equipped to help you. See the lessons page for details - use lesson tab above.
Want to start Riding? Are you an adult and have always thought about riding but never got around to it? Then this is the place to come. We can help you with your first step into horse riding, or at least help you find out if it is something for you. Call us now and we can arrange a first lesson, which we call an assessment lesson, then if you like it agree your next steps going forward. We are also setting up a mid week beginners class so you can join like minded beginners and learn together - it's scheduled for 11am on Tuesdays. An assessment lesson costs just £33 for 30 minutes as does the one hour group lesson. Call now to take your first step into riding, you won't regret it. 01344-884992. If your child wants to start riding we have similar programmes for children over 4 too, called "Introduction to Riding" - see Pony Club page or call.
New Sunday Groups: We have organised two new Sunday groups for children and teens. At 2pm a WTC group and at 3pm a WT beginners group. Call now to book.
Group lessons Weekday evenings: We run group lessons most evenings starting at 6pm or 6:30pm for those of you who can't make it during the day because of work commitments. However they are not all full. Call to participate in these, and like many maybe make it a regular fixture? Most are walk, trot, canter some are jumping - call to find out what makes sense for you. Call 01344-884992.
Other Ideas: Do you want to "own" a horse without buying one , simple see below? Want to give a birthday party for your child with an equestrian theme call us we can help - see below?
The next course with availability starts May 14th leading to an exam of June 10th - see courses page for full details.
Every single person on all the courses we ran in 2011 passed and of the 34 who have taken the exam here in 2012 so far 30 passed. Congratulations to every single one of them. If you are serious and want this qualification, then this is the place for you. We believe we have the right formula for success so sign up without delay.
The full 2012 programme, which started in February, is detailed on the courses page. Bookings for the June, July and October courses and exams are being taken now.
E&T/ Stage IV / BHSI (I) Training - Run by Robert Pickles, FBHS at the Centre. New dates through to Sepetmber now available!!See courses page for dates.
Stable Management Courses available - aimed at different levels individual or in groups - see courses page or call. Stage 1/2 one hour programmes held every Saturday at 12pm.
Pony Club -see
Pony Club
page for all activities planned - SEE PONY CLUB PAGE, just push the tab at
the top of this page.
June half term activities available now!!
Introduction to riding days - next dates: June 7th - see Pony Club for full details and prices. Note: you do not have to be a member of the Pony Club to participate in this course.
Pony Club days: June 5th & 7th. See Pony Club page
Own a Pony Day - next dates: TBA - see Pony Club page for details (open to non- Pony Club members also).
FOR FULL LIST OF OTHER ACTIVITIES & DETAILS - SEE PONY CLUB PAGE
BRC/ Pony Club Sweat shirts available now - £20 all sizes (child only). Ask when you are next in.Show Jumping Competition: Competition being held on Friday April 6th. 8 classes in all from poles to 3ft. Riders are limited to two classes each. £10 per class, call now to book on 01344-884992.
Adult Programme - by popular demand, and proving to be extremely popular - we had 12 participants on the last course. We normally plan these on bank holidays to fit in with your busy schedules.
Introduction to riding for Adults : You may have thought about taking riding up but were not too sure. This new course is for you, it's for adults wanting to try riding - every bank holiday. Also we run every Tuesday at 11pm beginner lessons for adults, call us.
Adult Day Camp: You will have some experience but want to learn more. This day is for you. See courses page for more detail or call and ask - 01344-884992. - next date: June 4th. Usually every bank holiday, call us.
Next ones are May 7th & June 4th. £90 a person.
Adult Hacks: Next date: TBA. NEW ... by popular demand. Price £60. Call to book.
About the Centre:
BHS Rating of Centre "Highly Commended" The BHS annual assessment of the Centre at the end of last year resulted in a Highly Commended assessment on all aspects of their inspection, which is the highest rating they award.
Staff structure:
Emma Smith, Stable manager is in charge of all aspects of horse care and stable management. To this end Chloe, Monika, and Magda report to her.
Kristy Mills is the Senior Instructor at the yard.
Marie Johnston - Office Manager - is there to help you. Marie is here five days week, with Wednesdays and Thursdays as her days off. She will be in the office fixed times so you know you can contact us – weekdays 11am-3pm and weekends 9am-3pm inclusive. So do call her then so she can help. When you arrive at the yard check in with her and she can help as needed.
Kristy, Marie and Emma report to Rosie Lord and together form the senior management team of the Centre
Vending - we have two vending machines one with canned drinks and one with confectionary, crisps and bottled water. Both are located in the entrance area to the indoor school.
Lockers: many of you bring important things which need to be put away safely when you ride. Do use the 10 lockers just next to the vending machines. They take a one pound coin, this releases the key which you take with you. When you go back to the locker and open with the key you get the coin back.
Meet the Horses:
Come and meet our horses. We have set up a page with pictures of most of the horses at the Centre called Meet the Horses which is under the about us tab above. Go there now, or whenever you want to and meet them!
Lesson/ Course Payment: do note payment must be made at time of booking a lesson or a course. Also note our policy on refunds/ cancellation:
Lessons: refunds/ booking changes are only allowed with more than 24 hours notice.
Courses: refunds are only given with more than two weeks notice.
Note: refund policy - you must present a valid receipt (till receipt or credit card receipt) to claim a refund.
Email: Feel free to make email bookings for lessons or send messages to the yard etc. When making bookings don't forget to include payment details and a telephone number. Send them to info@brc.uk.com.
Career opportunities:. We have two opportunities we need a groom or groom/junior instructor and an apprentice. See the career page under the "about us" tab at the top and call if interested.
See career section to be kept up to date on career opportunities at the Centre (under about us tab )
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Reception Centre You can book here for lessons, pay your bill or just wait inside and watch your child , or whoever, having their lesson in comfort. Training Centre: The training room, which has internet, audio visual facilities etc, is ideal for the various training programmes we hold. See courses page or events page for details. Note: it is closed when courses are not being held. Stables in barn - upgrade: The refurbishment of the stables in the barn has now been completed.
Haybarn : The Haybarn is in the corner of the field alongside the car park. This is designed to hold a years supply of hay to ensure a) we have the supply we need and b) have hay of a consistent quality. For safety reasons the barn is out of bounds and we would ask all visitors to ensure they and their party respect this.
Horse Loan: Would you like to (almost) own a horse, but not actually have to buy one! From time to time we are able to arrange a loan on one of our school horses. Note : this is only available to those who regularly take lessons with us.For less than half the full-livery rate (£300) one of our horses would be allocated to you, whilst we would still use the horse for lessons you would be allocated a number of hours each week - call to discuss. As a livery client you would be entitled to our discounted lesson rate. Contact Rosie or Marie if you are interested. Look upon this as a minimum three month commitment. Payment is monthly in advance by standing order.
Present Idea: Are you at a loss for ideas? Why not give a riding lesson voucher from the Berkshire Riding Centre to that special person? Whether it be one lesson, several or a complete course we can help you make that special gift. To arrange email us - info@brc.uk.com or go to contact us page. Alternatively call on 01344-884992, or call Tim on 07768-242031.Pony Club Sweat shirts - now available, most sizes ... ask when you are next here. £20 all sizes.
Birthday Party: do you want to organise a birthday party for your daughter or son? Call Marie in the office - who can help arrange a unique birthday party to mark that special day. Children must be 6 or over. Party groups must be a minimum of 6 children.The cost is £30 a child. Call on 01344-884992 to discuss. Note we can only offer Sunday afternoons. On the day Kristy, our party co-ordinator, will be in charge of the event to make sure it goes well. Radio Berkshire: Radio Berkshire were at the Centre recently making a live broadcast on riding.
Indoor School Watering System: You might be wondering what the two large tanks are at the car park side of the indoor school?
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General:
www.brc.uk.com the place for information about the
Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd (BRC)
– news on shows, riding lessons,
livery, clinics and more!
We have full and schooling liveries available now. Keep your horse at the Centre and have access to all the Centre’s facilities as part of the package. We have two spaces now, so call if interested as they go fast.
Go to the livery page above, to find out full details, prices etc. Or just push the button below:
Riding School:Whether you want a private or a group lesson, what ever your level, we can help. Children over 4 welcome.
Go to the lessons page to find out full details, prices etc. Do note that all lessons must be paid for at the time of booking. Make sure you read the cancellation policy (its' on the lessons page, which is a tab at the top of this page, or just push the lesson button below).
Shows: We run frequent British Dressage shows and others. As you will see from the facilities page we have the right surfaces to make your competition days a success.
Clinics:We run a full schedule of clinics given by people such as Robert Pickles and others. Go to the events page, under the everything else tab above, to find out full details and dates of planned clinics.
Riding and Road Safety courses and exams: We had a great year in 2011. Everyone has passed - well done! The full 2012 R&RS exam and training schedule is available - see courses page. We have the right formula with results to prove this so book up now or call to discuss (01344-884992). HELP US: What else would you like to see on this web site? Any feedback gratefully received. Use the contact us form.
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Don’t know where we are? Go to the find us page for maps and directions.  The Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd, registered address: Beckfield, Crouch Lane, Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4TN. Company number : 3193741. VAT number 881 2515 25 |
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