Lessons at Witham Villa Riding Centre
We now have an online booking system for lessons. To book follow these instructions
Step 1 - Follow this link https://witham-villa-riding-centre.ecpro.co.uk/
Step 2 - Click “Register/log in then select “are you new here”
Step 3 - Enter rider name, email, address, phone number and create a password
Step 4 - Verify your email
Step 5 - Log into your ECpro account and fill in the rider registration form
Step 6 - Once you have registered, we will assign a grading and then you will be able to book your future lessons, dates and times. You can’t book prior to being graded.
Step 7 - If you would like a regular slot on a particular lesson, please email us at withamvillarc@gmail.com and we can allocate this providing there is availability.
Step 8 - When you have a regular place, this will be held for you for one day to re-book your next week’s lesson. We strongly recommend that you book for the following lesson on the same day that you attend your lesson.
Step 9 - We have a 48 hour cancellation policy, so any cancellation needs to be done outside this time frame in order for the lesson to be credited.
LESSON PRICES FROM 1st APRIL 2024
Hat and boot hire = £1.50 each - £2.00 for both
1/2 hour beginner class lessons £21 per person
3/4 hour class lessons £28 per person for 5-6 people
1/2 hour private £37
3/4 hour private £50
1/2 hour semi-private £28 per person for 2 people, £24 per person for 3-4 people
3/4 hour semi-private £35 per person for 2 people, £32 per person for 3-4 people
Pony Club Monday evening stable management/Badge work one hour session £7.50 per person
Bookings are taken via ECPro - see details in the introduction section.
Dressage lesson with Verity Saul BHS SCCH BD Accredited Coach - Verity runs a monthly dressage camp/clinic on a Monday which is bookable via My Riding Life
BHS TRAINING AVAILABLE for stages 1, 2 and 3 and PTT - see training page for more details
Gift Vouchers Are available on request, the ideal gift for someone’s birthday or Christmas present.
Hours of Business: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00am to 8.15pm Sat & Sun 10:00am to 4:15pm.
OUR POLICY
We encourage our riders to meet their own individual goals, whether it is to master the rising trot, or achieve the medium trot! Or to jump a cross pole, or a 5 bar gate!
We teach all abilities from the age of 4 upwards either on an individual, semi-private or class lesson basis for half hour or 3/4 hour sessions. All lessons are taught by suitable trained instructors. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Lessons need to be booked via ECPro as we have a daily timetable of differing lesson standards, and we need to ensure that each client attends the most appropriate lesson for their age and ability. All of our lessons are progressive and we have the RAINBOW Award Scheme with certificates and rosettes awarded on achievement of each level.
We are very lucky to have a large indoor school as well as a large outdoor school and in the event of severe weather we are therefore able to continue teaching all lessons by sharing the space indoors whilst still giving full lesson value.
Approved Pony Club Centre. Witham Villa has been a registered Pony Club Centre since 2002. During this time we have run an extensive program of activities and special events, including training for badges and tests. Centre Membership provides the opportunity for members to be part of the National Pony Club, learn more about riding and horse and pony care. They can work toward gaining Achievement Badges (there are over 40, including mini badges, covering a range of subjects) and Pony Club Tests in Riding, Stable Management and Riding and Road Safety.
BHS approved exam centre offering exams and training to stage 3 and PTT