Happy New Year/New Decade!
We had an enjoyable time here at Witham Villa with a variety of events held over the holiday period.
2020 Diary Date Cards
This year we have produced a postcard for all of our special activities and also one dedicated purely to our dressage events - don’t forget to pick one up from reception so you can update your diaries and plan ahead.
Witham Villa Junior Trainee Scheme -
The Witham Villa Junior Trainees enjoyed a party day here on 2nd January. All of the trainees work towards their Pony Club badges, the Witham Villa Stable Management awards and the ABRS Teacher’s Helper Certificates. Minimum age is 11. To apply to join you need to be a member of the Witham Villa Pony Club Centre and be approved by the Pony Club Co-ordinator. You need to be a regular rider with us. Application forms are held in reception for anyone wishing to become a Junior Trainee
Thursday Morning Pole Clinic
Once a month Alison West runs a pole clinic here at Witham Villa. This is aimed for people on their own horses but would also be available for clients riding one of the Witham Villa horses. The clinics are enjoyed by all that take part - a good fun way of introducing gymnastic training for horse and rider. To book go to the Equo Events website.
Thursday Morning Dressage
This re-starts on Thursday 13th February Int. A, P7, N24 - entries via Equo Events
BHS Stage 2 Training Course for Stable Management Practical and Theory (not riding)
This course, run by Louise Mellor starts on 3rd February 6-8pm. Bookings via Equo Events
Adult Stable Management Course
A new course run by Nicola Monks started on 16th January from 6-8pm for riders wishing to learn more about looking after horses.
Dressage
We are looking forward to the start of our 2020 season of competitions held here at Witham Villa. Entries for our Sunday and Monday BD and unaffiliated competitions are via Horse Monkey from this year whilst all other Witham Villa special events continue to be through Equo Events. Our first British Dressage competitions run on Sunday February 16th - P13 and P14 and Monday 17th February P15, P17a, N23, N37a, E43, E59, M61, M75, AM85, AM98. Don’t forget to get your entries in!
News about Verity
Verity had a hip replacement operation on 11th January and is making a good recovery. However, due to this she has not been available for any lessons, but is hoping to re-start soon.