Ideas for my big birthday treat!

[southerncomfort]

It's my 50th this year (mid August)and to stave off the horror and panic of reaching my half century, I'd like to plan something fun with my boy!

I really wanted to do a TREC camp at the CHAPS adventure place but I can't really do an overnighter as my little shetland will panic on her own.

Their is a transporter here that does regular beach trips, so that might be an option, although it would be a long trip for Bo really.

Their is also a lady that does guided rides in Derbyshire including around the Chatsworth estate which also appeals.

Or shall I just stay home and get drunk!?
?
Any other ideas? I'm on the West Yorkshire/South Yorkshire/Derby border.

 

[VRIN]

If you haven't done a beach ride before I would recommend!

 

[Peglo]

Could little shetland go for an overnighter too? All options sounds like fun. (And definitely get drunk at some point ?)

 

[stangs]

You could do a couple days at a horsey B&B to enjoy some new hacking, and maybe a beach ride too. If you can't pony the Shetland alongside your ridden horse, is there a friend/OH who could lead her out with you?

 

[Merry neddy man]

2 hours away is Fraisthorpe beach just South of Bridlington it's 8 miles long and food and drink available and you park close to the beach plan to arrive an hour before low tide. Alternatively not on your own horse, horseback archery, jousting, or contact a trainer about taking a racehorse on the gallops (Barnsley and Doncaster), or try carriage driving, Field farm equestrian near Skegness do beach rides on your horse or theirs and have xc course and overnight accommodation Can you find a companion for the shetland for a day.

 

[southerncomfort]

If you haven't done a beach ride before I would recommend!

Thanks VRIN!

 

[southerncomfort]

Could little shetland go for an overnighter too? All options sounds like fun. (And definitely get drunk at some point ?)

I don't know if it might blow her little mind. She's very timid and gets upset very anything new.

 

[southerncomfort]

You could do a couple days at a horsey B&B to enjoy some new hacking, and maybe a beach ride too. If you can't pony the Shetland alongside your ridden horse, is there a friend/OH who could lead her out with you?

Unfortunately, she'd never left her field when I got her (inadvisable pity purchase) so she's pretty scared of most things.

 

[southerncomfort]

2 hours away is Fraisthorpe beach just South of Bridlington it's 8 miles long and food and drink available and you park close to the beach plan to arrive an hour before low tide. Alternatively not on your own horse, horseback archery, jousting, or contact a trainer about taking a racehorse on the gallops (Barnsley and Doncaster), or try carriage driving, Field farm equestrian near Skegness do beach rides on your horse or theirs and have xc course and overnight accommodation Can you find a companion for the shetland for a day.

Great ideas there! Actually, I could ask if my neighbour could bring her pony to mine for a day or two to keep the shetland company. That would definitely give me more options.

 

[Afon_34]

Cholsey Farm Riding - Holidays
Can either camp or stay in a lil hut?

 

[Sealine]

I've not stayed at Cholsey Farm as it's not far from me but I have been there to 'park and ride'. Lovely owners and fantastic hacking. Highly recommended.

 

[tda]

My friends regularly go to Fraisthorpe with their horses and they love it.
Or there is a place at Whitby that do guided rides and have a camping field

I'd probably try the camp at CHAPS, they would probably help you with some ground work with the mini while you're there ?

 

[pistolpete]

Riding club camp?

 

[southerncomfort]

My friends regularly go to Fraisthorpe with their horses and they love it.
Or there is a place at Whitby that do guided rides and have a camping field

I'd probably try the camp at CHAPS, they would probably help you with some ground work with the mini while you're there ?

Good thinking!

 

[southerncomfort]

Lots of good ideas, thank you!