Gransha Equestrian Centre
Something for everyone at Gransha Equestrian Centre this Winter
Gransha riding school has been given a boost recently with the purchase of four new horses for the School. These horses are the beginnings of Gransha’s elite string of top class Riding School Horses for the talented riders who frequent the Equestrian Centre on a regular basis and are ready for that step up to competition level horses. They will be available for use in Private Lessons with our qualified instructors, each with their own particular area of expertise.
The winter programme is due to start on Tuesday 25th of September with a four week Working Hunter Clinic. Originally the classes were to start at 7.30 with a lesson for riders jumping up to 80cm class followed by the 1 meter class. Due to the current requests this has been changed to the 7.30 session for novice riders, horses and ponies jumping up to 70cm. The 8.30 session is for riders jumping 80cms. These sessions are restricted to 6 riders so pre booking is essential.
The first week will be a brief assessment of horse and rider, moving on to presentation of the Working Hunter in both the jumping and show phases.
As the weeks progress the horse or pony and rider combination will become more confident and knowledgeable of what is expected of them in Working Hunter Competitions.
The breath taking Olympic Dressage has inspired Kirsty to oversee and direct a Drill Ride to Music. Practise will start on Monday 1st October concluding with a display on the 17th December.
For the riders who wish to hone their jumping skills, Vicky Teuton is holding classes covering interesting pole work, distance training and grid work. These will start on Friday 5th October running through to the last Friday in November when there will be a competition for all of those who attended the classes. There will be two sessions each night, 7.30 and 8.30. These sessions are also restricted to 6 riders in each, so booking is necessary with Vickey on mob.07929095392.
The Indoor Jumping League will start on Tuesday 23rd October with a practise week and then a 6 week league with a final on December 11th. Riders need to jump in 4 of the 6 qualifying weeks to be eligible for the league prizes on the final night.
Riders wanting to improve their dressage abilities can book in with Justine Sole BHSI who will be at Gransha on 11th and 12th November and 9th and 10th December.
For more information on any of the above visit www.granshaequestrian.co.uk or phone Gransha on 07855462614.
We are an approved BHS riding school established in 1984, situated on 42 acres between Bangor, Newtownards and Donaghadee. We have an extensive range of facilities and run regular riding lessons to suit everyone from the beginner to the more advanced competitor.
We offer livery services and run a wide range of indoor and outdoor events including dressage, cross country, showjumping and working hunter competitions. A variety of training clinics with specialist instructors run throughout the year.
Our regularly updated events pages will keep you in touch with whats on at the centre and you can view all the event results and photo galleries online. To receive the latest information why not subscribe to our mailing list.
The Gransha riding club has lots of activities planned all year round and you can contact them to become a member enjoying the facilities of Gransha Equestrian Centre on club nights by filling out a membership form.
Lots on at Gransha this winter!
Working Hunter
A new working hunter clinic with Adrienne Stewart planned at Gransha Equestrian Centre in September and October 2012 to include a brief assessment and a brush up on positions etc, moving on to presentation of your Working Hunter in the jumping and show phases.
Dressage
October 1st will see a Drill ride to music at this busy equestrian centre. 10 weeks of practice will conclude in an exciting display to finish at Christmas. Anyone who is interested in taking part and can commit to 9 of the 10 weeks is invited to the indoor at 7.30pm on Monday the 1st to start working.
Not only is this great fun but you will be schooling your horse without really thinking about it and your horse gets to know the moves and the music and has fun too! These sessions may last up to an hour and a half and will cost the regular lesson charge. For more info call Kirsty on 07956500660
Saturday Outdoor Show Jumping.
Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th October starting at 11.00am with 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1m classes. Entries are taken on the day so there’s no need to pre-book, however if you would like further information, pelase contact Kirsty on 07956500660
Indoor Show Jumping
If you would prefer to stay indoors this winter then mark a note to be at Gransha Equestrian Centre every Tuesday from 23rd October until the final on 11th December!
Classes start at 7pm each night and include 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and a variety class.
Entries once again are taken on the night.
The first night will be a practice night then there will be an 8 week league and a final week.
Riders have to jump in 6 of the 8 qualifying weeks to be eligible for the final prizes.
For more details phone Adrienne on 07855462614
BHS Horse Owners Certificate
On Thursday 4th October, Gransha Equestrian Centre are holding a BHS Owner’s course. These courses offer a fantastic insight and introduction to anyone involved with horses. Whether you attend purely for interest, intend to buy your own horse or are a parent of a child with a pony, they are an invaluable source of information…
There are 4 levels of knowledge with regard to the care of the horse specifically aimed at the 1st time owner. They are also an excellent prerequisite to the BHS Horse Knowledge and Care sections of the BHS Stage exams.
Successful candidates will receive certificates from the British Horse Society.
A course is starting on Thursday 4th October at Gransha. For further details ring Anne Rogers on 078871186550
How to get to Gransha Equestrian Centre
Address :
10a Kerrs Road,
Bangor
Co Down
BT19 7QD
Tel : 07855 462614
E-Mail : granshariding@btconnect.com
Location : We are located on the Kerrs road, near the Six Road Ends betwen Bangor, Conlig, Newtownards and Donaghadee. The Kerrs road is approximately 3 miles from Newtownards on the right hand side of the Donaghadee Road.
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