TRAINING

"No one can teach riding so well as a horse" - CS Lewis

Regular Training for GDG Members

  • Lessons are usually kept to groups of three
  • Please keep the venues tidy and clear all droppings from the car parks
  • Cost is currently £22 per session, which must be paid by BACS at time of booking 
  • GDG Bank - Clydesdale | 82-63-10 | 00223001
  • Bookings via Gillian Peters or for Wednesday evenings book direct with Jean Stephen (see below)

Regular Friday Morning Training & Test Training

Dates are noted here, on our GDG Facebook page and messenger group and last minute spaces often become available, advertised on Facebook. Please book Friday mornings & test training with Gillian Peters directly -pollysmudge@btinternet.com

March 2025

7th - Friday morning Flatwork with Jean Stephen @ The Cabin EC

14th - Friday morning Flatwork with Julia Gourley @ The Cabin EC

20th - Train & Test with Gillian Peters & Niamh Meehan @ The Cabin EC - Book via Horse Monkey

21st - Friday morning Flatwork with Niamh Meehan @ The Cabin EC

28th - Friday morning Polework with Stephen Cruickshank @ The Cabin EC

 

April 2025

3rd - Test Training with Gillian Peters @ The Cabin EC - Book via Horse Monkey

4th - Friday morning Flatwork with Jean Stephen @ The Cabin EC

18th - Friday morning Flatwork with Julia Gourley @ The Cabin EC

25th - Friday morning Polework with Stephen Cruickshank @ The Cabin EC

 

May 2025

2nd - Friday morning Flatwork with Jean Stephen @ The Cabin EC

9th - Friday morning Flatwork with Stephen Cruickshank @ The Cabin EC

16th - Friday morning Flatwork with Julia Gourley @ The Cabin EC

23rd - Friday morning Polework with Niamh Meehan @ The Cabin EC

30th - Friday morning Flatwork with Niamh Meehan @ The Cabin EC

 

June 2025

 6th - Friday morning Flatwork with Julia Gourley @ The Cabin EC

13th - Friday morning Flatwork with Jean Stephen @ The Cabin EC

20th - Friday morning Polework with Stephen Cruickshank @ The Cabin EC

27th - Friday morning Flatwork with Niamh Meehan @ The Cabin EC

Wednesday Evening Training

This training is organised by committee member and instructor Jean Stephen.

The first session starts at 6pm and the second session follows on at 7pm at The Cabin Equestrian Centre unless stated otherwise. Last minute spaces will be advertised on our Facebook page or messenger group.

There are three riders in each group at £22 per person.

​Please contact Jean directly on 07718 315834 to book.

Weekend Training & Camps 

March 29th - Polework & Jumping Training Morning with Rebecca Maher at The Cabin EC 

 

April 19th - Flatwork & Poles Training Morning with Julia Gourley at The Cabin EC. 

 

May 9th / 10th - GDG Camp at Ardmedden Equestrian. Demo on the Friday evening "A Guide to Lateral Work". Flatwork with Gillian Peters and then poles or jump with Eilidh Costello on the Saturday. £110 for campers including the demo. For those not attending camp the demo is open to all for £10 a ticket.

 

Contact Erin Mair to book on Facebook Messenger or email: erinmair@icloud.com

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