Festina Lente Riding School caters for a number of private and semi-private lessons for both children and adults on a weekly basis. On occasion, a client may have a specific learning need and in that event, we compile a personalised training schedule to address this specific requirement.
Festina Lente Riding School caters for a number of private and semi-private lessons for both children and adults on a weekly basis. On occasion, a client may have a specific learning need and in that event, we compile a personalised training schedule to address this specific requirement.
During all school holidays periods i.e. Mid Term Break / Christmas Holidays / Easter Holidays and Summer, Festina Lente Riding School organises and delivers pony camps. These camps are specifically geared to children from the age of 6 years. The camps are 2 day duration and commence each day at 10.30 and finish at 4.00 p.m. The children ride both morning and afternoon, have stable management lessons both morning and afternoon and do some ground work with horses/ponies also. This work is specifically included in order to increase the awareness of the rider of the needs of the horse/pony.
Specially chosen games are played with the children. Lunch is supervised. The children thoroughly enjoy these camps and we have learned over the years that they definitely provide parents with very pleasant quiet evenings also!
Pony camps are available for both adults and children of all levels. First served basis.
Festina Lente is an embracing foundation, which provides a range of training, occupational, learning and employment opportunities for people whose needs are not being met in mainstream services. To achieve this we enter the wonderful worlds of horses and horticulture. We also offer Horse Riding Lessons and Pony Camps for Children.
All of our activities encourage individual choice, personal development and achievement and progression.
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INFORMATION SHEET – NEW PRIVATE LESSON RIDERS
Firstly and fore mostly, we would like to welcome you to Festina Lente. Set out below are some Guidelines that will assist to make your first visit to us more enjoyable.
◊ We request that you read all the safety notices and ensure that the rider understands the safety rules. Please do not hesitate to ask for clarification should you be unsure.
◊ Please do not enter the “Yellow Box” area outside any of the Stable Doors or the area which is roped off unless you are with an equestrian coach. This area represents the horse’s / pony’s space and we must this space at all times.
◊ A Registration Form must be signed by the adult rider or parent/guardian of a minor rider in advance of the lesson. On arrival, please ask for Clodagh or Jim and they will ensure you receive this form.
◊ No jewellery allowed, remove all studs, rings, necklaces etc.
◊ Chewing gum or any other type of food should not be eaten while riding.
◊ If a rider wishes to bring a treat for the horse/pony, it should be brought to the Feed Room where it will be added to their next meal.
Riding Gear:
◊ We can provide hats (to correct standard) and boots if needed. Runners MAY NOT be worn as the rider’s foot can easily slip through the stirrup when the footwear does not have a heel. A number of back protectors are also available for use by our clients.
◊ NO JEANS – trousers / leggings are suitable if jodhpurs are not available.
◊ Riding Gloves should be worn.
BOOKING / CANCELLATION POLICY:
◊ Private Lessons will be invoiced monthly in arrears
◊ Cancellation of lessons must be made 48 hours in advance in order to avoid being invoiced for the price of a private lesson.
Thank you and we hope you enjoy your experience with us.