Berkshire Riding Centre LTD
Crouch Lane, Winkfield, Berkshire,SL4 4TN
Berkshire Riding Centre
Pony Club
At the Berkshire Riding Centre we are an approved Pony Club Centre - www.pcuk.org . We welcome Pony Club members who become affiliated to the Centre's Pony Club.
We run many activities at half terms and during the school holidays just for you - from dessage or jumping shows, to rally days, badge work etc. Full details are below and we try and keep this section up to date.
If you are not yet in the Pony Club, you can join here - just ask. We offer activities for all levels from beginner up. If you are a beginner do try one of our "Introduction to Riding" days which teach you all about riding and are great fun.
Do call to book or discuss any of the activtities we offer - call the yard on 01344-884992.
For details on the Centre's policy on safeguarding children and child protection scroll down to the end of this page or ask us.
Activities Planned - see below... book NOW !!!
February Half Term:
Tue Feb 14th - Rally/Training Day: points of the Horse & Mini Points of the Pony Badge. 10am to 2pm. Members £40 / Non-members £55.
Thur Feb 16th - Rally Day/ Test Day. 10am to 2pm. Members only £40.
Thur 16th Feb - Introduction to Riding (see below) 10am to 1pm. £50.
Easter Holidays:
Fri 30th March - Introduction to Riding (see below) 10am to 1pm. £50.
Tue April 3rd - Rally/ training Day - Grooming & handling also mini grooming badge. 10am to 2pm. Members £40, non-members £55.
Thur April 5th - Rally Day/ Test Day - 10am to 2pm. £40.
Thur April 5th - Introduction to Riding (see below) 10am - 1pm. £50.
Tue April 10th - Rally/ Training Day. E and D tests , possibly D+. Members £40 and non-members £55. 10am - 2pm.
Thur April 12th - Rally Day/ Test Day - 10am to 1pm. £50.
From time to time we also run the following:
Gymkhana Rally: Games day, learn about the games played and try your hand at some too.
Next date: TBA, it will be between 10am - 2pm - members only and costs £40 - £55 non members.
Show Jumping competition : date: TBA 2:30pm Two phase for big classes. £10 a class.
Note: Open to members only. You need to be comfortable riding outside. If in doubt ask your instructor.
Own a Pony day: aimed at the intermediate rider (extended walk, rising trot, & canter).
Next dates: TBA - between 10-2pm, open to all and costs £40 for members or £55 to non-members.
Introduction to Horse Riding sessions:
Are you interested to learn about riding and horses but never tried before? Then this is for you. It's not a Pony Club activity but one organised by us and is specifically designed for children of all ages who have never tried horse riding before. You'll ride, have a lesson, learn how to groom a horse and how to clean a stable. You'll also have lot's of fun.
It will be between 10am - 1:00pm, and costs £50.
Next dates: Thur Feb 16th, Fri March 30th & Thur April 5th (see above).
Hacks: We are now planning teen hacks and child hacks:
Teen kacks - TBA 2:20-4:30pm . Do arrive earlier if you want to tack up yourself. Cost £60.
Child hacks - TBA 10-11:30am. Cost : £40.
Call for more information on on 01344-884992 or email at
info@brc.uk.com. Also further details of League Competition can be found on the Pony Club website - www.pcuk.org .Note: During all Pony Club activities members work to a curriculum towards various badges or tests. On proving themselves capable of the tasks set they will be awarded the badge etc.
Call now to book. We need a minimum of 4 people per activity so book now.
"Own your own pony"
For keener members we run an “own your own pony” scheme, whereby a child is allocated a pony on a monthly basis. To be effective this needs to be seen as more than just a one month slot. This gives the child the feeling of ownership and in practical terms a lesson a week and eight separate riding slots per month. The child is encouraged to care for the pony – grooming, tack cleaning and stable management – to practically learn all about “owning” a pony. Note: we only offer this opportunity to riders who regularly take lessons with us.
Note: all activities must have a minimum number of participants to run, as well as having a maximum, so book early.
NEW: Berkshire Riding Centre / Pony Club sweat shirts - £20. If you want a special sweat shirt call or ask when you are next in. Most sizes available .. only £20.
Pony Club and the BRC:
All active Pony Club members have been put into Native Pony Groups - please watch these web pages for events relevant to yourAll active Pony Club members have been put into Native Pony Groups - please watch these web pages for events relevant to your group.
BRC Policy - Safeguarding & Child Protection:
We have recently updated our Child Protection policy and over the coming months will be updating all practices to be consistent with it.
The Centre believes that everyone who participates in equestrian activities at the Centre is entitled to practice their discipline an enjoyable and safe environment.
In particular the
welfare of young people (and vulnerable
adults) is paramount to us and children have the right to be protected from
abuse. Specifically:
•
All young people who take part in
Equestrian Events should be able to participate in a fun and safe environment
and in an atmosphere of fair play
•
The Centre will takes all reasonable
practical steps to protect children from harm, discrimination and degrading
treatment and respect their rights, wishes and feelings
•
All suspicions and allegations of poor
practice or abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and
appropriately.
It is the responsibility of child protection
experts to determine
whether or not abuse has taken place, but is
everyone’s
responsibility to
report any concerns
• All staff are required to sign up to the BEF procedures for good practice and child protection that clearly state what is required of them.
To deliver this intent the Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd takes many
steps including:
1.
The Centre uses as the
underpinning of its policy the guidelines set out by the British Equestrian
Federation. The good practices (see below) detailed in that document are
interwoven into the Centre’s practice.
2.
As part of staff induction staff
are taken through this document and the key elements are explained.
3.
All staff are CRB checked.
4.
As part of their development
staff go on the appropriate Child Protection courses.
5.
Licences are obtained from the
local authority (Bracknell Forest) for any child under the school leaving age
who wishes to work at the Centre. A letter dealing the nature of the work, risks
involved and what the child can expect from us is sent to the family and must be
signed by the child and a parent
before any such work may commence for all young people under the age of 18,
independent if this works carries any remuneration or not.
6.
The Centre has current risk
assessments and a policy on bullying & harassment which all staff are
knowledgeable about – it forms part of the standardised induction programme and
copies are available in the main office.
7. All staff are trained in first aid, and designated first aiders are on site at all times.
8.
Riding hats must be worn at all times.
A full copy of this policy is available on request and will shortly be available on this website as a pdf download.
To discuss Pony Club events at the Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd and/or the “own your own pony” scheme call us on 01344-884992 or email at
info@brc.uk.com
