Jul
25
to 27 Jul

Adults Summer Camp & Wellness Retreat

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What’s not to love about connecting with nature for a whole weekend? Our 3 day Adult Summer camp features 2 yoga sessions, 5 riding sessions to include: poles, Show jumping, hacking out onto the Nature reserve (where abilities permit),Dressage, Natural horsemanship, Biomechanics & Care and Grooming .

The camp Starts with a Day of pole work and show jumping practice, Including two entries into the competition in the arena on the Friday Evening.

On the Saturday , We start with a nice relaxing Morning Hack over the nature reserve. Followed by some fun Adult mounted Games in the Afternoon , Because its not just the children that get to have the fun!.

On the Sunday, we start with a Rider based Yoga Session with ‘The Yoga Club’ .Working on your own core strength, balance & flexibility .So you can help your horse can move more freely beneath you.

Followed by a Biomechanics and groundwork session using yoga inspired straightness training with your horses. Inspired by our yoga session and the groundwork session . We will put this into practice under saddle and enter a Dressage competition on the Sunday Afternoon .

Finally, we will End the camp the with a relaxing yoga Flow with ‘The yoga Club’ leaving us to go home feeling relaxed and happy !

Please book ahead if you would like to take part ! installment options available.

Adult summer camp & wellness retreat Schedule at The Orchard equestrian Centre 2025

Friday 25th July -9.15am start.

8am – Arrival & set up camp for the weekend.

9am – Care for your Horse

9.45am- Group Show jumping lesson.

10.45 am - Bath & Prepare the Horses for the evening’s competition.

12am – Afternoon Tea.

1pm- Set up Full show jumping course & Course walk.

2pm – Show prep/ Plaiting up.

3pm- Clean & Prepare tack for competition learning about the different tack used for show jumping.

4pm – BREAK

4.30pm – Quick groom & tack up

5pm – 8pm Show jumping competition

(Includes Hot dogs etc for dinner)

8pm – Adult Camp fire & Marshmallows.

10pm Lights out.

Saturday 26th July

8-am Wake up & Breakfast.

9am – Care for Horses.

10am – Hack over to the Nature reserve

1pm – Afternoon Tea.

3pm – Horse Fitness Talk & the scales of Training

4pm – Mounted Games

6pm – BBQ

7.30pm – Clean tack for dressage competition in the morning.

8.30pm Camp Fire & Adult Games

10.30pm – Lights out.

Sunday 27th July

8am- Wake up & breakfast.

9am- Care for the Horses

10am- Riders Yoga session.

11am - Yoga Inspired Groundwork session

12pm – Afternoon tea.

1pm - Dressage Test Training

2pm – Dressage Competition

4pm – Relaxing Yoga Session

Camp essentials checklist:

• Tent / Airbed & Bedding or sleeping bag. OR you may bring your own Caravan ( spaces for this are limited so please check)

• Competition wear (Not compulsory).

• Clothing for two days.

• Pyjamas.

• Toiletries.

• Any special dietary requirements.

• Any allergies to be disclosed and campers will require an Epi pen.

• Any medications to be declared.

Prices 2025:

£380 ( Use of orchard Horse or pony ) £342 (Own Horse or Pony) .

Payment plans are available if you would like to Book or arrange a payment plan. Contact a member of staff for details on:

jay@theorchard-ec.co.uk

kelsey@theorchard-ec.co.uk

david@theorchard-ec.co.uk

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Aug
15
to 17 Aug

Summer Camp 2025

Our 3 day camp features 6 riding sessions, poles, jumping, hacking (where abilities permit),Dressage, Groundwork, Biomechanics, Mounted Games and pony care. The camp Starts with a Day of show jumping Including two entries into the competition in the arena on the Friday Evening and an Entries to the Dressage competition on the Sunday.

These camps sell out every year, so please book ahead if you would like to take part.

Summer Pony Camp Schedule at The Orchard equestrian Centre 2025

Friday 15th August -9.15am start.

8am – Arrival & set up camp for the weekend.

9am – Care for your pony.

9.45am- Group Show jumping lesson.

10.45 am - Bath & Prepare ponies for the evening’s competition.

12am – Afternoon Tea.

1pm- Set up Full show jumping course & Course walk.

2pm – Show prep/ Plaiting up.

3pm- Clean & Prepare tack for competition learning about the different tack used for show jumping.

4pm – BREAK

4.30pm – Quick groom & tack up

5pm – 8pm Show jumping competition

(Includes Hot dogs etc for dinner)

8pm – Horsey quiz & games on foot with a Hot chocolate.

10pm Lights out.

Saturday 16th August

8-am Wake up & Breakfast.

9am – Care for pony.

10am – Dressage Test riding for Sunday’s competition.

12am – Afternoon Tea.

1pm – Rider Biomechanics

3pm – Horse Fitness Talk & the scales of Training

4pm – Mounted Games

5pm – BBQ

7.30pm – Clean tack for dressage competition in the morning.

8.30pm Horsey Film night & Popcorn.

10.30pm – Lights out.

Sunday 17th August

8am- Wake up & breakfast.

9am- Prepare Ponies for Dressage competition.

10am- Dressage Competition.

1pm – Afternoon tea.

2pm – Groom /wash off ponies , turn them back out & Feed.

3pm – Home Time

Camp essentials checklist:

• Tent / Airbed & Bedding or sleeping bag.

• Competition wear (Not compulsory).

• Clothing for two days.

• Pyjamas.

• Toiletries.

• Any special dietary requirements.

• Any allergies to be disclosed and campers will require an Epi pen.

• Any medications to be declared.

Prices 2025:

£340 ( Use of orchard Horse or pony ) £285 (Own Horse or Pony) .

Payment plans are available if you would like to Book or arrange a payment plan. Contact a member of staff for details on:

jay@theorchard-ec.co.uk

kelsey@theorchard-ec.co.uk

david@theorchard-ec.co.uk

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Dec
15

Christmas Showjumping

Pre entry and Drawn Order
**PRIZES FOR THE BEST FANCY DRESS EITHER MOUNTED OR ON FOOT**

ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 13th DECEMBER 8pm or before if full (we may have to limit entry numbers to accommodate parking ) so please do not leave it till the last minute to enter!

Approx. 12.00pm

Poles on the floor (10cm)

Rosettes to all clear rounds, jump around the full course. £8

CLASS 1 TINY TOTS TINSEL STAKES– 30 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 2 RUDOLPHS RIDE & RUN - 30CM £12

CLASS 3 CHRISTMAS CRACKER – 40 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 4 SANTA CLAUS – 50cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 5 SANTAS LITTLE ELVES-PAIRS 50CM £12

CLASS 6 CHRISTMAS PUDDING– 60cm £12

CLASS 7 MRS CLAUS – 70cm £12

CLASS 8 SNOWMANS– 80cm £12

ALL CLASSES WILL RUN SINGLE PHASE
Horse and Ponies will jump together but judged separately if sufficient entries. Max of 3 entries for any 1 horse/pony

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place

TO ENTER
EMAIL- support@theorchard-ec.co.uk with class required, horse name, rider name, horse/pony, telephone number. Payment by bank transfer or pay via Payment link. Entries will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, drawn order available Friday evening preceding the event

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Nov
17

Nervous & Novice Show jumping

Approx. 12.00pm start

Rosettes to all clear rounds, jump around the full course.

Poles on the floor £8 (10cm)

CLASS 1 30 cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 2 40 cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 3 50cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 4 60cm £12

CLASS 5 70cm £12

CLASS 6 80cm £12

ALL CLASSES WILL RUN SINGLE PHASE
Horse and Ponies will jump together but judged separately if sufficient entries. Max of 3 entries for any 1 horse/pony

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place

TO ENTER
EMAIL- jay@theorchard-ec.co.uk with class required, horse name, rider name, horse/pony, telephone number .

Entries will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, drawn order available Thursday evening preceding the event.

Payment Via Bank Transfer or Payment Link

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Oct
27

Halloween Show jumping 2024

Pre entry and Drawn Order
**PRIZES FOR THE BEST FANCY DRESS EITHER MOUNTED OR ON FOOT**

ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 25th OCTOBER at 8pm or before if full (we may have to limit entry numbers to accommodate parking ) so please do not leave it till the last minute to enter!

Approx 12.00pm start

Poles on the floor (10cm)

Rosettes to all clear rounds, jump around the full course. £8

CLASS 1 SLEEPING ZOMBIES– 30 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 9 WITCHES RIDE & RUN - 30CM £12

CLASS 2 TRICK OR TREAT – 40 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 3 LITTLE MONSTERS – 50cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 10 LITTLE CREEPERS-PAIRS 50CM £12

CLASS 4 HOCUS POCUS – 60cm £12

CLASS 5 GHOSTEST WITH THE MOSTEST – 70cm £12

CLASS 6 WICKED WIZARDS – 80cm £12

CLASS 7 CREEP IT CALM – 90cm £12

ALL CLASSES WILL RUN SINGLE PHASE
Horse and Ponies will jump together but judged separately if sufficient entries. Max of 3 entries for any 1 horse/pony

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place

TO ENTER
EMAIL- support@theorchard-ec.co.uk with class required, horse name, rider name, horse/pony, telephone number. Payment by bank transfer or payment link. Entries will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, drawn order available Friday evening preceding the event

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Sept
13

Friday night Nervous & Novice Show jumping (Copy)

Approx. 5.30pm start

Rosettes to all clear rounds, jump around the full course.

Poles on the floor £8 (10cm)

CLASS 1 30 cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 2 40 cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 3 50cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 4 60cm £12

CLASS 5 70cm £12

CLASS 6 80cm £12

ALL CLASSES WILL RUN SINGLE PHASE
Horse and Ponies will jump together but judged separately if sufficient entries. Max of 3 entries for any 1 horse/pony

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place

TO ENTER
EMAIL- jay@theorchard-ec.co.uk with class required, horse name, rider name, horse/pony, telephone number .

Entries will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, drawn order available Thursday evening preceding the event.

Payment Via Bank Transfer or Payment Link

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Aug
23

Friday night Nervous & Novice Show jumping

Approx. 5.30pm start

Rosettes to all clear rounds, jump around the full course.

Poles on the floor £8 (10cm)

CLASS 1 30 cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 2 40 cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 3 50cm £12 (No Fillers)

CLASS 4 60cm £12

CLASS 5 70cm £12

CLASS 6 80cm £12

ALL CLASSES WILL RUN SINGLE PHASE
Horse and Ponies will jump together but judged separately if sufficient entries. Max of 3 entries for any 1 horse/pony

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place

TO ENTER
EMAIL- jay@theorchard-ec.co.uk with class required, horse name, rider name, horse/pony, telephone number .

Entries will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, drawn order available Thursday evening preceding the event.

Payment Via Bank Transfer or Payment Link

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Jul
26
to 28 Jul

Summer Camp 2024

Our 3 day camp features 6 riding sessions, poles, jumping, hacking (where abilities permit),dressage, Groundwork, Mounted Games and pony care. The camp Starts with a Day of show jumping Including two entries into the competition in the arena on the Friday Evening and an Entries to the Dressage competition on the Sunday.

These camps sell out every year, so please book ahead if you would like to take part.

Summer Pony Camp Schedule at The Orchard equestrian Centre 2024

Friday 26th July -9.15am start.

8am – Arrival & set up camp for the weekend.

9am – Care for your pony.

9.45am- Group Show jumping lesson.

10.45 am - Bath & Prepare ponies for the evening’s competition.

12am – Afternoon Tea.

1pm- Set up Full showjumping course & Course walk.

2pm – Show prep/ Plaiting up.

3pm- Clean & Prepare tack for competition learning about the different tack used for showjumping.

4pm – BREAK

4.30pm – Quick groom & tack up

5pm – 8pm Showjumping competition

(Includes Hot dogs etc for dinner)

8pm – Horsey quiz & games on foot with a Hot chocolate.

10pm Lights out.

Saturday 27th July

8-am Wake up & Breakfast.

9am – Care for pony.

10am – Dressage Test riding for Sunday’s competition.

12am – Afternoon Tea.

1pm – Horse Fitness Talk & the scales of Training.

2pm- Hack out.

3pm – Nutrition & Diet talk.

4pm – BBQ

5pm – Groundwork session.

6pm – Mounted Games.

7.30pm – Clean tack for dressage competition in the morning.

8.30pm Horsey Film night & Popcorn.

10.30pm – Lights out.

Sunday 28th July

8am- Wake up & breakfast.

9am- Prepare Ponies for Dressage competition.

10am- Dressage Competition.

1pm – Afternoon tea.

2pm – Groundwork Training.

3pm – Groom /wash off ponies , turn them back out & Feed.

4pm- Home time

Camp essentials checklist:

• Tent / Airbed & Bedding or sleeping bag.

• Competition wear (Not compulsory).

• Clothing for two days.

• Pyjamas.

• Toiletries.

• Any special dietary requirements.

• Any allergies to be disclosed and campers will require an Epi pen.

• Any medications to be declared.

Prices 2024:

£320 ( Use of orchard Horse or pony ) £265 (Own Horse or Pony) .

Payment plans are available if you would like to Book or arrange a payment plan. Contact a member of staff for details on:

jay@theorchard-ec.co.uk

kelsey@theorchard-ec.co.uk

david@theorchard-ec.co.uk

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Jun
21

Friday night Nervous & Novice Showjumping

Approx. 5.00pm

Rosettes to all clear rounds, jump around the full course.

Poles on the floor (10cm) £8

CLASS 1 30 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 2 40 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 3 50cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 4 60cm £12

CLASS 5 70cm £12

CLASS 6 80cm £12

ALL CLASSES WILL RUN SINGLE PHASE
Horse and Ponies will jump together but judged separately if sufficient entries. Max of 3 entries for any 1 horse/pony

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place

TO ENTER
EMAIL- jay@theotchard-ec.co.uk with class required, horse name, rider name, horse/pony, telephone number .

Entries will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, drawn order available Thursday evening preceding the event.

Payment Via Bank Transfer

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May
17

Friday Night Nervous & Novice Showjumping

Approx. 5.00pm

Rosettes to all clear rounds, jump around the full course.

Poles on the floor (10cm) £8

CLASS 1 30 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 2 40 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 3 50cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 4 60cm £12

CLASS 5 70cm £12

CLASS 6 80cm £12

ALL CLASSES WILL RUN SINGLE PHASE
Horse and Ponies will jump together but judged separately if sufficient entries. Max of 3 entries for any 1 horse/pony

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place

TO ENTER
EMAIL- jay@theotchard-ec.co.uk with class required, horse name, rider name, horse/pony, telephone number .

Entries will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, drawn order available Thursday evening preceding the event.

Payment Via Bank Transfer

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Apr
5

Friday Night Nervous & Novice Showjumping

Approx. 5.00pm

Rosettes to all clear rounds, jump around the full course.

Poles on the floor (10cm) £8

CLASS 1 30 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 2 40 cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 3 50cm £12 No Fillers

CLASS 4 60cm £12

CLASS 5 70cm £12

CLASS 6 80cm £12

ALL CLASSES WILL RUN SINGLE PHASE
Horse and Ponies will jump together but judged separately if sufficient entries. Max of 3 entries for any 1 horse/pony

Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place

TO ENTER
EMAIL- jay@theotchard-ec.co.uk with class required, horse name, rider name, horse/pony, telephone number .

Entries will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment, drawn order available Thursday evening preceding the event.

Payment Via Bank Transfer

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