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Throughout this page we maintain to keep you up to date of what's happening, with news and events.    We would ask of you to please bookmark this page as here is were we shall publish all the latest news and events for you all.

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.

News Items

06 Mar 10 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

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

3.  Spaces are still available yet for Junior Jump Academy.  Those wishing to join should see the Stable Manager as soon as.

4.  Monday 8th March.   Pink Team Junior Jump Academy training from 6pm - 8pm and Exam Training - BHS & ABRS Stages 6pm
      to 9pm.  Spaces are  available see the Stable Manager for details.
21st Feb 10

Big 7 news and it's only February.   Horse haven have now been approved by the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) as a member.  We are only 1 of 7 riding schools in the Lanarkshire and Strathclyde regions to have both ABRS and BHS approval.

There are a host of new activities which will be available soon, so check out the website news, advancement and course pages for details.   We will be holding ABRS exams, Riding and Road Safety, Horse Owners Certificates, Grooms Certificates, Helpers certificates and much, much more.

Our thanks to everyone who worked hard to make this possible.

  Junior Jump Academy - Some changes to the dates on the Events Page.  Please ensure that you update your calendars as not to miss your training night
  Summer School Activities - See the Courses and Pricing pages for more details
20th Feb 10 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

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

3.  Spaces are still available yet for Junior Jump Academy.  Those wishing to join should see the Stable Manager as soon as.

4.  Monday 22nd Feb.  Junior Jump Academy training from 6pm - 8pm and Exam Training - BHS & ABRS Stages 6pm to 9pm. 
     Spaces are  available see the Stable Manager for details.
13th Feb 10 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

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

3.  Spaces are still available yet for Junior Jump Academy.  Those wishing to join should see the Stable Manager as soon as.

4.  Monday 15th Feb.  Show Jump training from 6pm - 9pm.  A few spaces are left see the Stable Manager for details.
9th Feb 10 Last nights dressage test results are below.
 

Dressage Test BD 2002 Test Series Preliminary 18

1st Place Nicole Robinson 136 points
2nd Place Suzanne Abbate 131 points
3rd Place Rhona Ingles 125 points
4th Place Cheryl Gilbert 122 points
 
Dressage Test BD 2002 Test Series Novice 23
1st Place Suzanne Abbate 145 points
2nd Place Rhona Ingles 143 points
3rd Place Cheryl Gilbert 135 points

Well done to all that took part as the final results have been very tight indeed.

6th Feb 10 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

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

3.   Dressage Test takes place on Monday 8th Feb 2010 from 7 - 9PM.  Competitors, please make sure you are on time to ready
      your chosen equine for the Test. 
     
4.  Spaces are still available yet for Junior Jump Academy.  Those wishing to join should see the Stable Manager as soon as.
26th Jan 10 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

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

3.   Dressage training takes place on Monday 1st Feb 2010 from 7 - 9PM for the Dressage Test to be conducted on the 8th Feb. 
      Book you place now for Monday night.

4.  Spaces are still available yet for Junior Jump Academy.  Those wishing to join should see the Stable Manager as soon as.
26th Jan 10 Junior Jump Academy has got out the starters block with a flying start.  Teams are;
 

Black Team

Pink Team

Purple Team

Nicole Robinson

Danielle Lavery

Michael Walker

Katie Barclay

Abbey Carr

Alison Brown

Abbie Motherwell

Abbie Simpson

Sarah Fyfe

Abbie Reid

Samantha Burke

Kiera Cameron

 

Sophie Kim

 

See you all for the next meeting on Monday 22nd Feb 2010 time to be finally confirmed.

23rd Jan 10 1.    The Horse Haven Events Page has been updated.

2.   Easter Pony Loan.  Spaces are filling up very fast.  Those wishing a space should book now at the office and avoid
      disappointment.  As always, first come first served.
17th Jan 10 1.    The Horse Haven Events Page has been updated.
16th Jan 10 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.    Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday.   Bookings are being taken now £50.00 per person.  Book early to avoid disappointment.

3.    By popular request.  New mini Pony Loan = 5 X 1/2 days Monday to Friday during term holidays.  Only £60.00.  Choose either
        8.30am to 12 Midday, or 2PM to 5.30PM
8th Jan 10 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 
26th Dec 09 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.   Xmas and New Year opening times.  We will be open for lessons as normal on Saturday 26th Dec and the 2nd January 2010.
      Please advise the staff if you are not going to be taking part in your lesson on these days.   Its very important. 
  There are
      only a few spaces left now for the New Years Day Special.  As always, first come first served.

3.   Xmas 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.   A very good n
utritional lunch,
      plenty of snacks to keep you going.   
For Tack and Turn Out please remember everyone it is back to basics with no
      fancy dress for you or the horse/pony as some seem to think.


4.   October 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.
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

 

 

21st December 2009 - Show Jumping 2ft 6"  (Clear Round Timed Event)

1st Place

Nicole Robinson

43.9 Seconds

2nd Place

Katie Locke

51.8 Seconds

3rd Place

Danielle Lavery

1 Minute & 9 Seconds

19th Dec 09 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.  Xmas and New Year opening times.  We will be open for lessons as normal on Saturday 26th Dec and the 2nd January 2010.
     Please advise the staff if you are not going to be taking part in your lesson on these days.   Its very important.   There are only
     a few spaces left now for the New Years Day Special.  As always, first come first served.

3.  
21st December 7Pm Show Jumping Night - Get your entries in now please.

4.  Annual Prize giving is at 6.30PM sharp on Monday 21st December just before the show jumping event.
8th Dec 09 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.  Xmas and New Year opening times.  We will be open for lessons as normal on Saturday 26th Dec and the 2nd January 2010.
     Please advise the staff if you are not going to be taking part in your lesson on these days.   Its very important.   There are only
     a few spaces left now for the New Years Day Special.  As always, first come first served.

3.  
21st December 7Pm Show Jumping Night - Get your entries in now please.

4. 
Competition nights.   8th February 2010 at 7PM Dressage Test (first - BD 2002 Test Series Preliminary 18 and second BD 2002
     Test Series Novice 23).  Entries are being taken now.  See the Stable Manager or Chief Instructor for more details.
8th Dec 09 Congratulations to Emma who has passed her B.H.S. Stage 1 in Riding and Horse Knowledge and Care.
6th Dec 09 Inter School Challenge 2008.

There was a superb turn out for the final of the Inter-schools Challenge (Sponsored by N.H.P. Embroidery Services) all children competing for the first Inter Schools Challenge Shield.

Winner:       Cara James from St Barbara’s Primary School Muirhead. Time: 51.96secs.
Runner Up:   Kiera Cameron from Bargeddie Primary School Bargeddie, Time: 58.10secs.

9 schools from Lanarkshire & East Dunbartonshire took part in the event.   The children who were fastest in the heats went on to semi-final and then the final.   All the children rode with confidence and skill and were a credit to their schools.   See you all next year, same time, and same place.

1st Dec 09 The first of our monthly Dressage events has been completed.  Well done to all that took part on such a cold night. 

Results are;

 

Dressage Test BD 2002 Test Series Preliminary 4

1st Place Nicole Robinson
 
Dressage Test BD 2002 Test Series Novice 24
1st Place Suzanne Abbate
2nd Place Cheryl Gilbert
3rd Place Sarah Devlin
28th Nov 09 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.  
Competition nights.   30th November 7PM Dressage Test (first - BD 2002 Test Series Preliminary 4 and second BD 2002 Test
      Series Novice 24).  Entries are still being taken now.

3.   Last nights Clear Round Jumping was well attended. Well done to all that competed and successfully got that hard earned
      rossette.

4.  
Only a few spaces left now for the New Years Day Special.  As always, first come first served.
6th Nov 09 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.   Payment. Again we must please ask that you please ensure that you pay for your lesson to either a member of Staff or the
       Instructor taking the class *before* you mount.   We also would ask that you observe the cancellation times which are
       readily seen throughout and in at the Office.   These items are clearly laid out in our terms and conditions and we request
       that you do follow these rules.

3.   Only a few spaces left now for the New Years Day Special.  As always, first come first served.   Xmas Day special has been  
      completely sold out now.  But if 6 of you agree, then we just "might" think about it
16th Oct 09 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.   Only a few spaces left now for the New Years Day Special.  As always, first come first served.   Xmas Day special has been  
      completely sold out now.  But if 6 of you agree, then we just "might" think about it

3.   Well done to Jenny McCreadie who won Tack and Turn Out Competition with Orlando Bloom
10th Oct 09 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.   Only a few spaces left now for both Xmas Day and New Years Day Specials.  As always, first come first served.

3.   October 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.   A very good n
utritional 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 please
remember everyone it is back to basics with no fancy dress for you or the
      horse/pony as some seem to think.


4.   October 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.

Finally a note for all the mums, dads and grown ups that come along with you or come for lessons themselves.  We have recently found cigarette ends from people having a quick smoke next to the Indoor school, Horse Barn and car park.  This can be extremely dangerous and a huge fire risk.   Please ask adults to smoke in the designated areas that Horse Haven have provided.  To remind you, they are beside the Horse Haven Office for customers and at the main toilet block for staff.   Horse Haven would also like to remind you that this is a sports facility and clarify that the car park is a NON SMOKING AREA.   Please refrain from smoking in this area.  If you see anyone continuing to smoke in this area please inform a member of staff so that they can ask the person to smoke in the areas provided. Those found to be smoking out with the designated smoking areas will be asked to immediately leave the facilities   We ask that you all please help us keep Horse Haven safe, thank you.
25th Sept 09 1.    Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2.   Christmas News Flash - there is going to be a very special Christmas and New Years day.  For 12 people,  Santa Claus will be bringing a very special present.   For the start of the new 2010 decade and on New Years Day only, this will also be something very special FOR 12 people.    Once this is booked - NO REFUND and NON TRANSFERABLE .  Terms  & Conditions APPLY.   See Mrs. Robinson *now* as these are selling like hotcakes.  NOW Only 3 left for Xmas Day, snooze you lose.

3.    
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support your custom is very much appreciated.   At Horse Haven we have not increased our prices over the year so we hope you can accept a small price increase effective from the 1st October 2009.   Please click here onto our Price Guide page and Terms Page for more details and very important information covering bookings and cancellations.  To summerise a few are:

      a.
 A minimum requirement of 24 Hours notice must be given for all Week Day (Monday to Friday inclusive)
           cancellations. Less than 24 hours notice will require full payment.


     
b.  Weekend Cancellations (Saturday to Sunday inclusive) require a minimum of 48 hours notice; less than 48 hours
           notice will require full payment.


      c.  Lesson cancellation will be completed in all instances by an adult verbally. If you send an e-mail cancellation it
           still must be backed up with a cancellation telephone call. Children cannot cancel lessons. Failure to comply
           will result in you being charged for the full lesson price.

      d.  IMPORTANTLY. 
Our Staff are here to help you and we will most certainly not tolerate aggressive or
           abusive behaviour.
 
Abusive and aggressive customers and members of the public who behave in this manner
           will be asked to immediately leave the premises, forfeiting any further and future lessons or loan at Horse Haven
           Riding School.
  Train Hard, Work Hard
 

17th Sept 09 A big Horse Haven hello to Joules.   Joules is currently undergoing training and will be ready soon.

11th Sept 09 1. Rider of the Year page has been updated. 

2. Christmas News Flash - there is going to be a very special Christmas and New Years day.  For 12 people,  Santa Claus will be bringing a very special present.   For the start of the new 2010 decade and on New Years Day only, this will also be something very special FOR 12 people.    Once this is booked - NO REFUND and NON TRANSFERABLE .  Terms  & Conditions APPLY. 

More details are to follow very 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 Poppie


 

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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