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FIRST CLASS TUITION FOR MOTIVATED RIDERS
IN COMFORTABLE FACILITIES.
Approved Fédération Royale Belge des Sports
Equestres Riding school approved British Horse
Society riding establishment affiliated to
the EC Riding Club |
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Stables
Lessons
Courses
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The
Sables
In the stables, which date from 1912, 37 loose boxes
are ready to stable your horses. The boxes of 4 by 4m. are equipped with an automatic
watering system. A heating device prevents the water from frizzing in winter.
For you, the facilities are equally impressive: a 20X40 m. indoor school, a
70X30 m. outdoor arena and club-house where riders can relax and enjoy a
snack after exercising their horses. The horse care given is of a high quality in the
purest British tradition of horsemanship. This is why lord Newcastle Stables was the first riding establishment to be approved in Europe outside the United
Kingdom. There are four different
types of livery to meet your particular requirements. The
Lessons
The director, Denis Soyer, B.H.S.I. , and his team of instructors will
offer to share with you the knowledge they have learned in the best riding
school in Europe. Situated on the edge of the Forêt de Soignes, Lord Newcastle Stables offers riders
of all level quality instruction in all three Olympic disciplines as well as
vaulting and side-saddle equitation. The aim of our instructors is to train
riders capable of progressing on their own. The tuition in English, French and Flemish by
qualified instructors attracts an international clientele to Lord Newcastle Stable. The weekly tuition at Lord Newcastle Stables offers
you the opportunity to assess your level of riding and stable management
through the British horse Society's Progressive Riding tests or the Belgian
exams. For future professionals, Lord
Newcastle Stables offers training towards the B.H.S. Instructor exams.
All levels of clinics can be organised for riders wishing to improve their
horsemanship or their performance in competition. We can provide you with
specialist courses such as side saddle equitation, long reining, work in
hand. Hacking is not forgotten at Lord Newcastle Stables. The
wonderful surroundings of the Forêt de Soignes with its protected bridle path
allow the rider to rediscover
nature on his best friend's back. The
Courses
Weekly, general & specialist course Besides our B.H.S. Certificate courses, we
hold regular weekly courses throughout the year. They are designed for those
riders who, whatever their own level of experience, wish to increase their
knowledge and improve their performance. Courses can be tailored to
individual requirements but most find one of the three outlined below for particular value. General equitation The course for the all round rider. The week
involves: Two hours of riding both flat and jumping, and a stable management
lecture each day from Monday to Friday, with hacking during the week if
required. Dressage Tuition in this case is geared to the
client's individual stage of training. Great emphasis is placed on the
rider's position and mastery of one track figures before progressing to more
advanced work. The week lasts from Monday to Friday, with two class lessons
and one ½ hour lunge lesson each day. Combined training Tuition covers dressage, show jumping and
cross-country, with two class lessons and one theory lecture each day from
Monday to Friday. Children's Short Course Teaching Children to enjoy riding and at the
same time how to ride is one of the School's greatest achievements. Several
well mannered, narrow ponies are kept solely for this purpose and are stabled
in a special Pony Stable, which is built on a small scale suitable for ponies
and attractive for Children. Languages –
Equitation In collaboration with The Nederlandse Academie
during all Holidays. Equitation in
the morning, languages in the afternoon! Weekly Course for Juvenile Riders Special Courses of a week are arranged during each
holiday for Children of Pony Club age. These Courses are designed neither for
the absolute beginner nor the very advanced
rider, but more as a preparation for Children who wish to work up to the
Pony Club Tests. Courses will include instruction in Equitation, Stable
Management, Minor Ailments, Shoeing, Forage and Feeding, and Advice on
Showing a Pony. Some of the instruction will be in the form of mounted games.
lectures, and demonstrations. Only suitable and well-trained Ponies are use
on the Course. Should parents so wish arrangements can be made for Pupils to
bring their own Ponies. A Course of Riding School work tends to improve the
balance and collection of any Pony. Side saddle course Tuition in this case is geared to the client's
individual stage of training. Great emphasis is placed on the rider's
position and mastery of one track figures before progressing to more advanced
work and jumping. The week lasts from Monday to Friday, with two class
lessons and one theory lecture each day, with hacking during the week if
required. In hand work From longing to the proper use of the weep,
from breaking in to the start of collection, on your own horse of on our
school horses, 2 tuition side saddle and a theoretical lesson daily. (The
participant will be expected to ride their horses to feel the direct effect
of the in hand work.) Long reining Coming out the circle to
improve dressage, show jumping or driving, on your own horse of on our
school horses, 2 tuition side saddle and a theoretical lesson daily. (The
participant will be expected to ride their horses to feel the direct effect
of the in hand work.) Beginners and nervous pupils A speciality is made in teaching beginners
and in encouraging nervous pupils. he School has enjoyed outstanding success
with pupils of this type. he risk of accidents is reduced to a minimum,
because only very well mannered horses are used. Hacking holidays A good selection of fit, well mannered horses and
ponies are always available for hacking. Hoeilaart is a good centre, and
offer very good hacking. The surrounding country is ideal for hacking,
combining the beauty of woodlands and
the typical “grape country” countryside. Escorted hacks are planned to include
many of the well known beauty spot such as Groenendael race track, Tervuren
Castle, ... Training section With the complete facilities at
their disposal the Principals and a highly competent Riding Staff obtain
extraordinarily good result with young horses in all stages of their
education and in curing old horses of bad habits. Colts are carefully mouthed
and mannered. No Colt is taken for a
shorter period than one month. Young Horses are taken on a weekly basis to be
schooled over fences or trained to the Aids. Older Horses with bad mouths and
manners can usually be enormously improved. Outstanding successes have been
obtained with Horses previously regarded as “refusers” or indifferent
performers over a country. Horses prepared for competitions by special
arrangement. British Horse Society examination courses A note of caution Our
Certificate courses are mainly designed for those wishing to embark upon a career with horses.
To this end, students must appreciate the necessity of carrying out all
aspect of the work entailed in horse care : grooming, tack cleaning, mucking out and
sweeping yards among them. Only by learning to do such things well can
students either be efficient themselves or know what standards can be fairly
demanded from other's. We must ask that students and their parents or
guardians fully appreciate this point before undertaking a Certificate
course. If you have any doubt by all means consider one of the various courses
offered by the school, as listed further. Medical safeguards All students on long-term courses must present a
certificate of health
and medical fitness from their family doctor. If so advised by your family
doctor, please also bring your medical records. All students should be fully
immunised against tetanus. It is recommended that students from countries
that do not have a reciprocal agreement with the Belgian National Health
Service arrange some form of medical insurance to cover them against the cost
of illness during their time here. British Horse Society Assistant
Instructor’s course Duration:
6 weeks to 12 months,
according to experience Our B H. S .A. I. courses are designed to cover all
aspects of horse knowledge and care, horse psychology, horse physiology, health,
management, handling, feeding, equipment etc. Also riding on the flat, the
basics of dressage, jumping show jumps and cross-country and being able to
ride a fit horse at exercise. Lunging and training are also included, as is
“how to instruct”. The courses are geared towards the career student
but give a thorough grounding to anyone wishing to compete or own their own
horses and care for them at home. It is necessary to pass the Riding and Road
Safety Test, the B.H.S. Horse knowledge and Riding Tests I, II and Ill; and
the B. H.S. Preliminary Teaching Test, in order to become a B.H.S.A.I. All
the various examinations are carefully spaced out throughout the courses. Course details Three month course This very popular course is fairly intensive. The timetable
includes two riding lessons and two lectures or demonstrations per weekday.
Yard duties commence around 08.00 hr. and the working day finishes around
17.00 hr. with break for lunch. Prospective students need to have previous experience of handling horses and to ride at approximately Pony Club C+ or B standard on entry. Six month course The six month course is designed for those vvho need
more time to assimilate all aspect of the training. They also receive
two rides and two lectures each weekday and look after a horse. This course
is recommended for those who lack experiences with horses but who cannot
afford to give up a whole year. Six week course This short, intensive course is intended
for those already close to the standard required by the examination with the emphasis on polishing up skills
and techniques already acquired. Acceptance for this course is dependent on
prior assessment. Six hours of tuition are provided and no yard duties are
involved. Students need to be riding fit to embark on this very demanding
course. Long term course Lord Newcastle Stables accepts a
limited number of long term students each year, for periods of up to 12
months. N B Courses can be arranged to suit the individual
requirements. British Horse Society Intermediate
Instructor’s & Instructor’s Certificate Duration : Determined by preliminary assessment Training
towards both these Certificates is offered on a flexible basis, according to the
individual student's needs. Students should have prior experience of the
movements from the preliminary, novice and elementary dressage tests;
students from abroad should have written testimonials from a reliable
instructor testifying to the applicant’s teaching experience since receiving
the B.H.S.A.I. Certificate. Students
may enrol in either course at any time of the year, and they are welcome to
bring their own horses. Individuals may enrol either as a student or as an
Equitator, the difference being that the latter will not be expected to work
on the yards as part of their daily routine. Tuition involves riding lessons,
teaching practices and daily lectures. During the
first month of the course, each student will have the opportunity to discuss
their future plans with the Principal. A decision will then be made on the
advice of the instructors concerned as to whether the student should attempt
the Intermediate Instructor's Certificate or the Teaching Certificate alone. Daily schedule A
typical Lord Newcastle Stable's student will find his working day divided so: 08.00 Feeds and Yard duties 09.30 One or more of the following: schooling
horses, mounted and dismounted,
lunging, instruction, teaching practise, demonstrations, yard duties. 12.00 Feeds 13.00 As morning 17.00 End of duties 21.00 Late night feeding Students will be expected to work a 5 day week. |
