Grown Up Pony Camp for New(ish) Riders?

[OxfordHacking2025]

Hi,

I'm a newish rider and I'm wondering if anyone knows of low level, fun adult pony camp type things?

I can see there are show jumping, XC and dressage camps but really I want lower level than this.

Types of things I was thinking: group hacks, pole clinics, general lessons, maybe try things like working equitation etc.

Overall relaxed fun where you don't have to bee any good, but with your own horse/ pony or at least the option of bring your own.

And definitely organised rather than a venue you can stay and book activities.

Any ideas?

Thank you!

 

[Kirstd33]

Following also, as looking for something very similar for me and Standie as due to his breeding and our new partnership we're just not going to be ready for anything else this summer. but would love to get out and about for a few days.

 

[Red-1]

Guy Robertson does some handy pony type camps for all levels. He has an obstacle field and you can do that ridden or on foot.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

South Coast Riding Camps do several, from Hicksted to Parwood and others in between. Very much user friendly, happy hackers to low key comp folk. Sessions are from flat work, poles, sj, maybe grids, and sometimes xc.
They get booked v quickly, have a page on Facebook.

 

[Kirstd33]

South Coast Riding Camps do several, from Hicksted to Parwood and others in between. Very much user friendly, happy hackers to low key comp folk. Sessions are from flat work, poles, sj, maybe grids, and sometimes xc.
They get booked v quickly, have a page on Facebook.

sounds fab but too far away from me in North Shropshire - happy to travel up to 2 hours?

 

[Herewegoagain]

The confidence camps at Somerford are supposed to be really good and are aim at. I part loan a cob and his owner took him there last year, he is very green in the school but she had a blast with him, they did the poles and logs classes. They do book up fast though.

 

[I'm Dun]

The confidence camps at Somerford are supposed to be really good and are aim at. I part loan a cob and his owner took him there last year, he is very green in the school but she had a blast with him, they did the poles and logs classes. They do book up fast though.

Pretty sure they are run by a HHOer as well.

 

[Kirstd33]

Ooo somerford isn't too far away i shall take a look

 

[OxfordHacking2025]

Oh these are all sounding interesting, thank you!

I particularly like the sound of a confidence camp!!

Off to google!

 

[kaiserchief]

There's a place not far from Gloucester (good transport links) that offers adult confidence days: https://www.stonelearidingcentre.com/confidence-days

Also another lady who does confidence coaching on your own horse: https://coachandhorses.uk/

 

[ponyparty]

Bank Farm (Shropshire/Worcs border) used to do adult camp for mixed abilities, bring your own horse or hire one. Not sure if they still do, they definitely do some great experience days though: https://bankfarmequestrian.co.uk/

 

[HopOnTrot]

I did one at Lincomb a couple of years ago, horse was on limited exercise due to injury so we did flat work, pole work and inhand. It was great fun!

 

[spider]

Riding club camps are often like what you are describing op. If your username means you are near Oxford, look at the Bicester and Oxford Riding Club website.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Pretty sure they are run by a HHOer as well.

Yes they are! Pm for details if interested x

 

[Meredith]

sounds fab but too far away from me in North Shropshire - happy to travel up to 2 hours?

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