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Please Note. The starting age for any child learning to ride at Horse Haven Riding School is 5 years old to join in any of the classes or clubs listed on the website.

A minimum requirement of 24 Hours notice must be given for all Week Day cancellations. Less than 24 hours notice will require full payment. Weekend Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours notice; less than 48 hours notice will require full payment. Special offer block bookings lessons will be honoured up to a maximum of 4 calendar months.

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A Note for Everyone. Please note. Whilst your child/ward is riding in a private/group lesson or any other activity held or whilst on the grounds at Horse Haven ; you cannot randomly take pictures or video of your child or any other child/person whilst they are present on Horse Haven Riding School premises, this includes and not restricted to the riding of any horse or pony belonging to Horse Haven Riding School. This is against company policy and in breach of current regulations. We ask that you strictly adhere to this rule and not have to embarrass a member of Horse Haven Staff or yourself. Please ask a Senior Member of Staff for advice and they will be only too happy to help and advise.

28th Aug 10

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7th Aug 10

1.   The events page has been updated now with the ABRS test tables in both Senior and Junior Sections.    Well done to you all
       that have passed so far and keep up the good work; passing these tests do count towards the Rider of the Year Awards in
       both Senior and Junior categories.

2.   Rider of the Year page has been updated.

3.   Summer Week Pony Loaners.   Make sure you have started to get all your correct things into place for this fun event - if
       in doubt ask. Remember a complete change of clothes, warm clothing and waterproofs - yes remember it does rain.   A
       very good nutritional lunch, plenty of snacks to keep you going. If the weather is to be kind to us, then please
       remember your sun tan cream & insect spray for those nice warm days.    Insect spray is really important at this time of
       year as the midges are out in force.   For Tack and Turn Out competition on the Friday please remember everyone
       it is back to basics with no fancy dress for you or the horse/pony as some seem to think.

4. Summer Week Pony Loaners Mums and Dads.   PLEASE NOTE.
      a. Remember we do not open until 9AM, therefore please do not try to come up any earlier - NO ONE IS HERE.
      b. There are some changes within the holiday form please take note.
      c. At the end of the day please make sure you have your child picked up by 4PM sharp, thank you.

5.  Summer Pony Loan. The remaining last week spaces are filling up extremely quickly - only 2 spaces remain. Those wishing
     a space should book now at the office and avoid disappointment.   As always, first come first served. Please note October
     Pony loan spaces are now being booked.

6. Monday 9th Aug 2010.   Purple Team and the Pink Team both Teams are required to attend for Junior Jump Academy training
      from 6pm - 8pm and ABRS Schooling - 6pm to 9pm Spaces are available see the Stable Manager for details.   With Exams
      being held on the 30th August. See the Chief Instructor and Stable Manager for details.

7.   Tack and Turn Out Week 6 - Winner was Abbie Reid

1st Aug 10

Junior Jump Academy Teams have been updated once more. The teams now read.

Black Team	Pink Team	Purple Team
Nicole Robinson	Alison Brown	Elizabeth Armstrong
Louise Yau	Sarah Fyfe	Abbie Lawless
Samantha Burke	Abbie Motherwell	Kirsty McAlpine
Abbie Reid	Abbie Simpson	Courteney Veldon
	Kiera Cameron

31st July 10

1.   The events page has been updated now with the ABRS test tables in both Senior and Junior Sections.    Well done to you all
       that have passed so far and keep up the good work; passing these tests do count towards the Rider of the Year Awards in
       both Senior and Junior categories.

2.   Rider of the Year page has been updated.

3.   Summer Week Pony Loaners.   Make sure you have started to get all your correct things into place for this fun event - if
       in doubt ask. Remember a complete change of clothes, warm clothing and waterproofs - yes remember it does rain.   A
       very good nutritional lunch, plenty of snacks to keep you going. If the weather is to be kind to us, then please
       remember your sun tan cream & insect spray for those nice warm days.    Insect spray is really important at this time of
       year as the midges are out in force.   For Tack and Turn Out competition on the Friday please remember everyone
       it is back to basics with no fancy dress for you or the horse/pony as some seem to think.

4. Summer Week Pony Loaners Mums and Dads.   PLEASE NOTE.
      a. Remember we do not open until 9AM, therefore please do not try to come up any earlier - NO ONE IS HERE.
      b. There are some changes within the holiday form please take note.
      c. At the end of the day please make sure you have your child picked up by 4PM sharp, thank you.

5.  Summer Pony Loan. The remaining weeks spaces are filling up extremely quickly. Those wishing a space should book now
      at the office and avoid disappointment.   As always, first come first served.

6. Monday 2nd Aug 2010.   Purple Team Junior Jump Academy training from 6pm - 8pm and Show Jumping Training - 6pm to
      9pm Spaces are available see the Stable Manager for details.

7.   Tack and Turn Out Week 5 - Winner was Emma Marsh

23rd July 10

1.   The events page has been updated now with the ABRS test tables in both Senior and Junior Sections.    Well done to you all
       that have passed so far and keep up the good work; passing these tests do count towards the Rider of the Year Awards in
       both Senior and Junior categories.

2.   Rider of the Year page has been updated.

3.   Summer Week Pony Loaners.   Make sure you have started to get all your correct things into place for this fun event - if
       in doubt ask. Remember a complete change of clothes, warm clothing and waterproofs - yes remember it does rain.   A
       very good nutritional lunch, plenty of snacks to keep you going. If the weather is to be kind to us, then please
       remember your sun tan cream & insect spray for those nice warm days.    Insect spray is really important at this time of
       year as the midges are out in force.   For Tack and Turn Out competition on the Friday please remember everyone
       it is back to basics with no fancy dress for you or the horse/pony as some seem to think.

4. Summer Week Pony Loaners Mums and Dads.   PLEASE NOTE.
      a. Remember we do not open until 9AM, therefore please do not try to come up any earlier - NO ONE IS HERE.
      b. There are some changes within the holiday form please take note.
      c. At the end of the day please make sure you have your child picked up by 4PM sharp, thank you.

5.  Summer Pony Loan. The remaining spaces are filling up extremely quickly. Those wishing a space should book now at
      the office and avoid disappointment.   As always, first come first served.

6. Monday 26th July 2010.   There is no Junior Jump Academy this night.   *NEW* Clear Round Jumping Event from 6.30pm -
      8.30pm.   Spaces are available see the Stable Manager for details.

7.   Tack and Turn Out Week 4 - Winner was Rebecca Hara

15th July 10

1.   The events page has been updated now with the ABRS test tables in both Senior and Junior Sections.    Well done to you all
       that have passed so far and keep up the good work; passing these tests do count towards the Rider of the Year Awards in
       both Senior and Junior categories.

2.   Rider of the Year page has been updated.

3.   Summer Week Pony Loaners.   Make sure you have started to get all your correct things into place for this fun event - if
       in doubt ask. Remember a complete change of clothes, warm clothing and waterproofs - yes remember it does rain.   A
       very good nutritional lunch, plenty of snacks to keep you going. If the weather is to be kind to us, then please
       remember your sun tan cream & insect spray for those nice warm days.    Insect spray is really important at this time of
       year as the midges are out in force.   For Tack and Turn Out competition on the Friday please remember everyone
       it is back to basics with no fancy dress for you or the horse/pony as some seem to think.

4. Summer Week Pony Loaners Mums and Dads.   PLEASE NOTE.
      a. Remember we do not open until 9AM, therefore please do not try to come up any earlier - NO ONE IS HERE.
      b. There are some changes within the holiday form please take note.
      c. At the end of the day please make sure you have your child picked up by 4PM sharp, thank you.

5.  Summer Pony Loan. The remaining spaces are filling up very fast. Those wishing a space should book now at
      the office and avoid disappointment. Spaces are filling up *very* quickly.   As always, first come first served.

6. Monday 19th July 2010.   Black Team Junior Jump Academy training from 6pm - 8pm and Show Jumping Training - 6pm to
      9pm Spaces are available see the Stable Manager for details.

7.   Tack and Turn Out Week 3 - Winner was Kerri Brand

15th July 10

9th July 10

1. Rider of the Year page has been updated.

2. Summer Week Pony Loaners.   Make sure you have started to get all your correct things into place for this fun event - if
    in doubt ask. Remember a complete change of clothes, warm clothing and waterproofs - yes remember it does rain.   A
    very good nutritional lunch, plenty of snacks to keep you going. If the weather is to be kind to us, then please
    remember your sun tan cream & insect spray for those nice warm days.    Insect spray is really important at this time of
    year as the midges are out in force.   For Tack and Turn Out competition on the Friday please remember everyone
    it is back to basics with no fancy dress for you or the horse/pony as some seem to think.

3. Summer Week Pony Loaners Mums and Dads.   PLEASE NOTE.
    a. Remember we do not open until 9AM, therefore please do not try to come up any earlier - NO ONE IS HERE.
    b. There are some changes within the holiday form please take note.
    c. At the end of the day please make sure you have your child picked up by 4PM sharp, thank you.

4.  Summer Pony Loan. The remaining spaces are filling up very fast. Those wishing a space should book now at
      the office and avoid disappointment. Spaces are filling up *very* quickly.   As always, first come first served.

5. Monday 12th July 2010.   Pink Team Junior Jump Academy training from 6pm - 8pm and Show Jumping Training - 6pm to 9pm
      Spaces are available see the Stable Manager for details.

6.   Tack and Turn Out Week 2 - Winner was Taylor Abbate

2nd July 10

1. Rider of the Year page has been updated.

2. Summer Week Pony Loaners.   Make sure you have started to get all your correct things into place for this fun event - if
    in doubt ask. Remember a complete change of clothes, warm clothing and waterproofs - yes remember it does rain.   A
    very good nutritional lunch, plenty of snacks to keep you going. If the weather is to be kind to us, then please
    remember your sun tan cream & insect spray for those nice warm days.    Insect spray is really important at this time of
    year as the midges are out in force.   For Tack and Turn Out competition on the Friday please remember everyone
    it is back to basics with no fancy dress for you or the horse/pony as some seem to think.

3. Summer Week Pony Loaners Mums and Dads.   PLEASE NOTE.
    a. Remember we do not open until 9AM, therefore please do not try to come up any earlier - NO ONE IS HERE.
    b. There are some changes within the holiday form please take note.
    c. At the end of the day please make sure you have your child picked up by 4PM sharp, thank you.

4.  Summer Pony Loan. The remaining spaces are filling up very fast. Those wishing a space should book now at
      the office and avoid disappointment. Spaces are filling up *very* quickly.   As always, first come first served.

5. Monday 5th July 2010.   Purple Team Junior Jump Academy training from 6pm - 8pm and Dressage Test - 6pm to 9pm
      Spaces are available see the Stable Manager for details.

6.   Tack and Turn Out Week 1 - Winner was Alison Clare

26th Jun 10

1. Rider of the Year page has been updated.

2. We have some very sad news for all of Horse Haven.   Our beautiful little Pony GEM passed away peacefully on Thursday
     24th June aged 23 years old. To us GEM was the beast pony in the world. To Horse Haven, she was the founder member
     pony.   To Nicole, she was her perfect partner, friend and member of the family.   We will all miss her, chit chat as she would
     snicker and whinney to us every day.   GEM was always will to please and she shared her expertise with any children who
     then developed a 'love' of horse riding

3. Summer Week Pony Loaners.   Make sure you have started to get all your correct things into place for this fun event - if
    in doubt ask. Remember a complete change of clothes, warm clothing and waterproofs - yes remember it does rain.   A
    very good nutritional lunch, plenty of snacks to keep you going. If the weather is to be kind to us, then please
    remember your sun tan cream & insect spray for those nice warm days.    Insect spray is really important at this time of
    year as the midges are out in force.   For Tack and Turn Out competition on the Friday please remember everyone
    it is back to basics with no fancy dress for you or the horse/pony as some seem to think.

4. Summer Week Pony Loaners Mums and Dads.   PLEASE NOTE.
    a. Remember we do not open until 9AM, therefore please do not try to come up any earlier - NO ONE IS HERE.
    b. There are some changes within the holiday form please take note.
    c. At the end of the day please make sure you have your child picked up by 4PM sharp, thank you.

5.  Summer Pony Loan. The remaining spaces are filling up very fast. Those wishing a space should book now at
      the office and avoid disappointment. Spaces are filling up *very* quickly.   As always, first come first served.

6. There is no Junior Jump Academy on Monday 24th May - those wishing to sharpen their skills then please enter the Clear
     Round Jumping competition which has taken it's place.

12th Jun 10

1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated.

2.   Summer Pony Loan. The remaining spaces are filling up very fast. Those wishing a space should book now at
      the office and avoid disappointment. Spaces are filling up *very* quickly.   To book your place please see a member of staff
      at the office, telephone bookings will not be accepted. As always, first come first served.

3.   Events Page has been updated.    Junior Jump Academy Classes should take note to your new weekly date for the month of
      June.

4.   Monday 14th June 2010.   Pink Team Junior Jump Academy training from 6pm - 8pm and Show Jumping Training - 6pm to
      9pm.   Spaces are available see the Stable Manager for details.

5th Jun 10

1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated.

2.   Summer Pony Loan. The remaining spaces are filling up very fast. Those wishing a space should book now at
      the office and avoid disappointment. Spaces are filling up *very* quickly.   As always, first come first served.

3.   Events Page has been updated.    Junior Jump Academy Classes should take note to your new weekly date for the month of
      June.

4.   Monday 7th June 2010.   Purple Team Junior Jump Academy training from 6pm - 8pm and Dressage Test - 6pm to 9pm
       Spaces are available see the Stable Manager for details.

18th April 10

Welcome to Horse Haven's New Instructor - Rhoda McVey BA BETRL BHSAI (Regd) UKCC2

Hello to Everyone.

Have you thought of trying BHS Trec, an exciting new equine discipline that promotes all-round horsemanship. There are three phases - orienteering, control and obstacles. This is suitable for any rider and any horse - whatever your level of ability. We can practice the control phase and the obstacle phase in the arena to give you a flavour of the competition, and it won't be long before you want to do the orienteering too. In the control phase, (called the CoP) points are awarded for a timed slow canter, and a timed fast walk. The obstacle phase (the PTV) is like a cross country course but it's not all jumping - you might be asked to go over, under, round or through a variety of obstacles, both on and off your horse. Unlike show jumping and eventing, if there is an obstacle you don't like, you can miss it out, and not be eliminated from the rest of the competition. It's fun, it's friendly and it's never too late to start. Rhoda is a BHS Trec specialist, having won the British Trec Level 2 Championship in August 2009, but is a qualified BHSAI/UKCC2 coach and is known for her encouraging style. Flatwork and jumping lessons with Rhoda could also be available at Horse Haven, particularly for those who wish to progress through BHS Stage exams.

As time progresses we will be making available more specialised courses for those wishing advancement. Contact the Stable Manager or the booking line for more information on forth coming courses.

22nd Dec 09

A cold snowy night for the second annual Horse Haven Riding School Awards and our Show Jumping 2ft 6" (Clear Round Timed Event) which took place after the prizes had been awarded.

In both Senior and Junior Rider of the Year categories it was a tie. We therefore had to go back through the complete year's nominations from the instructor's personal nominations and tallying up their nominations to see who finally won the trophies - well done to the winners Cheryl Gilbert and Emma Carson.   Runners up were Jane Meeney and Kathleen Ennis.

The Stable Management Award was won this year by Louise Yau for the exceptional skills of advancement to win this section.

The Inter Schools Challenge Shield was won by Cara James from St Barbara's Primary School.   Well done for your valiant win.   On a point of note; this is the 2nd year running St Barbara's Primary School has won this award.     Kiera Cameron from Bargeddie Primary came a very close second. Both of these riders were the fastest winners of the heats.

Finally the Horse Haven Advanced Horsemanship Award was won by Nicole Robinson who has advanced herself tremendously this year out competing and doing well at these external events, though also rising to the challenge of winning many internal events along with training young stock and remedial training for ponies. The complete set of nominations from all the instructors for this award sealed the deal.

A hearty well done to everyone that achieved a prize, it is a magnificent achievement to win one of these trophies.

The Show Jumping 2ft 6" (Clear Round Timed Event) was very well attended and the fierce competitiveness to gain the fastest clear round time was absolutely brilliant by all the competitors involved. The timed results are below the pictures of the prize winners.   Well done to all that took place on the night.

Junior Rider of the Year 2009 - Emma Carson
Sponsored by Western Digital

Senior Rider of the Year 2009 - Cheryl Gilbert
Sponsored by Western Digital

Bishopbriggs Veterinary Centre Stable Management
Award 2009 - Louise Yau

Inter-schools Challenge Shield 2009
Cara James

Horse Haven Advanced Horsemanship Award for 2009 - Nicole Robinson Sponsored by Supermicro

17th Sept 09

A big Horse Haven hello to Joules. Joules is currently undergoing training and will be ready soon.

28th June 09

Welcome to Horse Haven's New Instructor - Julie Carscadden BHSAI

Hello to Everyone.

My name is Julie and I'll be joining the Horse Haven Team in July as an instructor so I thought I'd say 'hi' and introduce myself.

I'm originally from Fife and have been riding since I was 12 - a long time ago - but in 1996 I moved down to Gloucestershire where I became much more serious about my riding and bought two horses, Tivvi and Be, basing myself at a top eventing yard where I started to compete successfully at both eventing and BSJA show jumping and also started to complete my British Horse Society exams.

In 2001, I moved to Saudi Arabia, a big change, and while there was asked to instruct in a large Equestrian Centre. This was great fun, riding in the desert is amazing, but most importantly I met a lot of people who were really passionate about learning to ride and improving their horse knowledge and I discovered that I loved teaching so I continued to learn myself and completed the BHSAI exams in 2005.

Along side training for the teaching exams I also became a certified Equine Body Worker (EBW), this means that I am qualified to give horses a sports therapy massage. Sports massage can help prevent injuries, improves suppleness and flexibility and assists with post-competition recovery, all the things we look for to help our horses feel better.

Currently, I am studying for my BSc in Equine Science as I believe that you never stop learning new things about horses and I'm looking forward to meeting you all at Horse Haven and helping you to learn new things too.

Private (1 - 2 people, individuals) and Group Lessons with Julie are to be booked as normal via the booking line. Those looking for help with their horses and requiring Julies expertise in EBW, please contact the booking line leaving a precise message with the problem (including a contact number) and an arranged date and time will be allocated to you. Company Terms and Conditions Apply. Company Policies Apply. Errors & omissions excepted.

As time progresses we will be making available more specialised courses for those wishing advancement. Contact the booking line for more information.

2nd May 09

1. Rider of the Year page has been updated.

2. Well done to Nicole Robinson last Sunday at Ingliston. Her outing was a great success with an award coming back into
the stables.

18th Mar 09

A big Horse Haven Hello to our new Horse and Pony.

Say Hi to Florida

7th Mar 09

1. Rider of the Year page has been updated.

2. The new large car park is completed. Visitors and clients please park here at all times.

3. A few pictures of the outdoor school

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