Western Adventure Day

‘Western Adventure Days ’ take place on selected dates only. Some dates are listed below, but others may be available. Please call or e mail for specific dates, or for group enquiries. All Western Trails are mixed ability and are conducted at gentle paces, walk and jog, only. They are suitable for beginners, but not for young or inexperienced children generally under 12yrs. Maximum weight is 15 stone on all trails.

Text Box: Your working day starts at 9am with a coffee, a ‘bacon sanny’ and a chat with the Trail Leaders, who'll explain what you're going to get up to and answer any questions, before the first of the days tasks - grooming and getting to know your horse, they each have a different personality and, as you're going to be together for the day, it's a good idea to get to know your new friend, especially what he likes. It won't do to upset him. We'll all work together, showing you how to fit head-collars and then how to 'lead' and 'rack up' on the yard. Next, find out how to tack him up, before a quick break for another coffee. Through all the work with the horses our 'ranch hands' will be alongside you, helping, advising and answering any questions that arise. We hope everyone will work as a team, helping each other and enjoying learning about the 'Western Crew'. After coffee, it's time to mosey on down to one of the arena's for a Western Riding Lesson, where we'll cover the basics of the Western Style. Western Riding is a great deal more relaxed than its European counterpart and some regular riders often find the change of style challenging. Beginners, are welcome on all our Western Rides as we use gentle paces, walk and jog, only, and they usually find Western Riding a lot easier to pick up. Lunchtime is for horses and riders alike so, after ensuring your mount has hay and water, it's time to sit down to a sizzling 'Chicken n Steak' BBQ lunch and a chance to rest any aching muscles.
After lunch, set off to ride into the wild blue yonder on a Western Trail into the New Forest. The trail takes you across the plains where you will ride amongst the free roaming wild forest ponies, foals and cattle and then on into several of the forest enclosures, where, with a bit of luck, you may catch a glimpse of the Forest Deer or one of the other inhabitants of the woods. So ,there’s no excuse - ‘get yer jeans’ on and ride the range.

Text Box: Be a Cowboy for the Day Ride the range in the New Forest

Join us to find out about Western riding. Help us get Coyote and his pals ready for a trail in the New Forest National Park.