Dressage and Equipliates
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Training with a twist (and fizz!)
Two days spent improving your and your horse’s dressage in a relaxed and friendly environment; surrounded by stunning scenery and incredible coaches.
Overview
Whilst the course’s ultimate aim is to improve your dressage, fun, food and friendship are at the heart of what these two days are about.
This isn’t just a turn up and ride break, instead we take a holistic approach to improve your all-round riding. One of the country’s most decorated dressage riders, Sir Lee Pearson, will be giving everyone their own private lesson on Day One - whilst not having a lesson, other riders can go for a guided hack or simply sit back and relax with a drink in hand, whilst watching others.
At the end of the day there’ll be an ‘off the horse’ Equipilates session to help free up your body; before the pizza oven and hot tub get fired up for a relaxing evening with new friends.
The following morning sees ‘on horse’ Equipilates lessons, aiming to improve the way you and your horse are aligned. Ride out for another short hack in the stunning local area (or book your horse in for a massage), before lunch and depart.
All this interspersed with good food, good drink and great company.
Suggested Itinary
Monday the 19th of June
Arrive at The Homestead from 10 o’clock for cake and drinks
12 o’clock, lessons with Lee begin. Each lesson will last approx. 45 minutes.
For those not having a lesson, guided short hacks around the local area will be running (horse massage available at extra cost)
Buffet lunch and drinks available throughout the afternoon
17:00 - with lessons finished it’s time for an ‘off horse’ Equiilates class to learn how to strengthen key riding muscles.
19:00 pizza** oven and hot tub fired up, and corks popped, for a relaxed evening with fellow riders.
Tuesday the 20th of June
7:30 onwards – breakfast of croissants, fruit, muesli, smoothies, eggs, juices and tea and coffee served.
9:30 Equipilates lessons begin. Each lesson will last an hour and be for two riders at once. Guided short hacks available for those not having lessons (horse massage available at extra cost)
13:00 – buffet lunch before leave.
Dates
Two days / one night:
Monday 19th of June and Tuesday 20th of June
Price
Based on twin room sharing - £250 pp / Max. 6 people
ADD ANOTHER NIGHT FOR JUST £25 – arrive the previous night (Sunday the 18th of June) for just £25. Based on self-catering (there is a pub less than a mile away) and arriving after 3pm. Grazing and use of ménage included.
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*the itinerary is subject to change
** Other meal options available
Riders must have Public Liability insurance and horses must have in date flu vaccinations.
What’s Included
Individual Grazing (and any hay)
Lee Pearson lesson
Off horse Equipilates session
On horse Equipilates session
Two buffet lunches, soft drinks, breakfast and pizza dinner. Cake and drinks on arrival. Half a bottle of prosecco (or non-alcoholic equivalent) per guest - guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic drinks
What’s not included
Stabling – available at extra cost
Horse massage is available at an extra cost
Sir Lee Pearson
One of the most decorated dressage riders of all time, Sir Lee Pearson really needs no introduction.
A 14-times Paralympic Games gold medallist, having represented British para – equestrianism in Sydney , Athens, Beijing, London, Rio, and Tokyo. Over the course of his career he has won 30 gold medals at European, World and Paralympic level.
He was knighted in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to equestrianism
Lindsay Wilcox-Reid
Equipilates™ founder Lindsay is an educator, author of ‘Pilates for Riders’ and ‘Core Connection for Rider & Horse’ and international speaker. An honorary lifetime member of the International Association of Equestrian Biomechanics, Lindsay is dedicated to promoting correct training principles and bringing the biomechanics and musculature of each individual horse and rider combination together in harmony. She is able to take your performance to a whole new level, whether you are a weekend rider or an international equestrian athlete.
The Venue
Luxury and comfort, surrounded by nature, in the heart of the White Peak. The Homestead is a luxury cottage catering for six people, with everything you need for a comfortable stay - from comfy beds and a large living room to a kitchen that opens up onto a large decked area and hot tub.
There is a 40 by 20 sand and rubber ménage, stables, over ten acres of grazing and a yard area. Ample parking for cars and trailers available.
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