Training
This page is to keep you up to date with all the training events organised by Offa’s Dyke Group.
To access all the training notes and other useful information from previous training sessions see ‘Archive of Articles’
Training events
We organise a range of training events throughout the year, including the winter months, when there aren’t many rides to go to. So far in 2009 these have included:
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schooling lessons at Huntley School of Equitation with Carole Broad FBHS
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indoor training day with sessions on map reading, crewing in a vet gate and the Alexander technique
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new members training afternoon at Liz Taylor’s yard
Our plans for the rest of the year include more schooling lessons and some evening talks over the winter. Ideas for speakers so far include a Master Farrier, a Chartered Physiotherapist and a vet. If you have any other suggestions and can recommend a speaker, please let us know.
Archive of Articles
Riding times calculator – an EXCEL calculator - enter the distances to check points/crew points and it will automatically give you the riding speeds (thanks to Chris Wray for this)
The following articles are taken from past training events that we have organised. They are personal views and are offered to show what we do. Every horse is different and we learn by trial and error what works best for us. If you have any experiences or advice that you would like to share with us please us.
Please note that some of these articles were prepared some time ago and may not reflect the latest rule changes. However, they are still a useful source of information.
Preparing for your first ride (2005)
Tips on what to do before a ride (2009)
Crewing list – what to take (2005)
Vet gate timecard procedure (2009)
Crewing a CR vet-gate – Leslie Dunn (2009)
Crewing an ER vet-gate – Liz Taylor (2009)