Membership and Payment for Lessons

Membership is payable at the time of your second lesson (you may ride with us once for just the cost of your lesson, the  membership along with the cost of your lesson, will be payable at the time of your second lesson) and then renewed
annually. Please note that we cannot accept card payments and cheques need to be made payable to Central Bank HQ Col Stn.

Cancellation Policy and Fee

The Saddle Club does have a cancellation policy.  If you call to cancel your lesson with less than 24 hours notice you will be charged a fee of HALF of the lesson price.  If you fail to turn up for your lesson you will be charged a fee of the FULL price of that lesson.  If you do not turn up for 2 weeks without letting us know then you will automatically lose your place.

If for any reason you cannot attend for a few weeks please let us know and then we may be able to hold the space for you.

Dress Code

• A solid shoe or boot with a good heel. 
• Trainers or wellington boots may NOT be worn whilst riding.
• Shoulders must be covered at all times.
• Jodhpurs, leggings or a comfy pair of trousers, no shorts or cropped trousers.
• No Jewellery except watches and wedding rings.
• No eating, drinking or chewing gum whilst riding.

Notice Board

Our notice boards contain details of what is happening around the club, as well as listing children’s activities during the holidays.  Many of the activities are booked up fairly quickly so ensure you take a peek at the board every time you come to the Saddle Club.

Complaints Procedure

All complaints are to be made in writing to the General Manager, Colchester Garrison Saddle Club.

Children in the Yard

All young children are to be kept under adult supervision at all times.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

On Your First Visit

Please go into the stable block marked Colchester Garrison Saddle Club which is opposite the large outdoor arena. You will need to arrive 15 minutes before your lesson starts to allow time to complete rider registration and membership forms.  A member of staff will assist you with finding a hat (with chin strap done up to fit snugly under chin), boots if you require them, and to introduce you to the horse or pony you are riding.  If your child is having a lead rein lesson, a parent or guardian will be required to lead the pony as we feel it gives the child more confidence if they are lead by someone they know.  Suitable footwear must be worn by leader.

Leading your horse/pony to the indoor school:

1. Reins untwisted from the throat lash and the throat lash redone up. Leave the reins over the horse/ponies neck and hold them under the horses chin.                 
2. Stirrups run up
3. Walk beside horse/pony on the left hand side (parents to hold the pony on the right hand side).
4. Take pony/horse into indoor school and wait for further instructions from your Instructor.

Before you start your lesson please make payment to a member of staff in the stable block and rebook for your next session at the same time.