lordnewcastlestables

The Stables
At the stables, that date from 1912, 37 boxes are available to stable your horses. The boxes of 4 by 4m. are equipped with an automatic watering system. A heating device prevents the water from freezing in winter. The impressive facilities include a 20X40 m. indoor school, a 70X30 m. outdoor arena and a club-house where riders can relax and enjoy a snack after exercising their horses.
The care given to the horses is of a high quality in the purest British tradition of horsemanship. This is why Lord Newcastle Stables was the first riding establishment in Europe, outide of the United Kingdom, to be approved by the British Horse Society. There are four different types of livery to meet your specific 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 gained in the best riding schools in Europe.
Situated on the edge of the Forêt de Soignes, Lord Newcastle Stables offers riders of all levels 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 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. Clinics of all levels can be organised for riders wishing to improve their horsemanship or their competition performances. 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 paths, 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 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 special Pony Stables, which are built on a small scale suitable for ponies and attractive for Children.
Weekly Course for Juvenile Riders
Special Courses of one 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 are amongst them. Only by learning to do such things well can students either be efficient themselves or know what standards can be fairly demanded from others. 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 BHS Riding and Road Safety Test. Horse knowledge and Riding Tests I, II and III; 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 aspects of the training. They also receive two riding lessons 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 as is:
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.