Camping at CHAPs (Collingham Horse Adventure Park) near Newark, Notts.
This camp is based on a fun, friendly, confidence building weekend camping away with your horse. Everything is aimed at being calm, laid back with no pressure, in a group of like-minded people.
Arrivals from Friday afternoon 5pm-7pm to settle in and set up for the weekend (anyone hiring a cabin can arrive earlier for check-in but I will not be there). Welcome to go for an evening hack if you wish.
Sessions are usually around 3 hours riding/with the horses each day plus a talk/demo/theory of some kind.
Training sessions will include full use of the adventure course both days in-hand and ridden as well as other group sessions such as trick training, groundwork, liberty, groundwork to riding exercises, drill riding/games and some of my more difficult mobile obstacles/balance sessions.
Exact sessions and full itinerary will be sent out in a welcome pack nearer the date.
Sessions are a mixture of in-hand and/or ridden.
Horses will be paddocked overnight, please bring your own electric fencing kit to made your paddock.
Camps will be limited to up to roughly 14 people and groups of around 4 horses per group (up to 3 similar ethos instructors per camp depending on camp numbers).
£285pp
£100 deposit needed to book.
Entirely self catering and everything to be provided by yourselves for the duration of the weekend.
There now toilets/shower block in the camp site.
There are also now 8 electric hook ups available to hire (£12 per night).
If any helpers or additional people are attending/staying with you, it is £10pp per day.
Extra vehicles also - £10pp per day.
Riders over the age of 16 unless with a guardian for the duration.
Non refundable booking once booked, unless space can be refilled, minus £5 admin fee.
Companion horses by prior agreement only - £30 per horse for duration (if agreed) and must be happy being left by themselves whilst the other is worked and share the same small paddock as other horse as restricted space. Happy if you also wanted to alternate which horse you use per session if you have 2 horses, but again, by prior agreement only and those additional charges apply.
It is outdoors all weekend so bring suitable clothing - a gazebo or awning is recommended.
In the event of adverse weather sessions may be subject to change due to safety.
Example of what a weekend may look like:
Friday night - Arrivals from 5pm
Saturday - Arena/roundpen session (groundwork, ridden or trick training), groundwork on CHAPS course, revisit CHAPS course to progress further/or do some ridden, evening talk/demo (subject varies each camp).
Sunday - Arena/roundpen sessions (ridden, liberty or trick training depending on booking preferences) and another session on the CHAPS course. Optional drill ride & games.
Finish by 5pm Sunday
For all information on the venue please see their website for more information
http://www.collinghamhorseadventurepark.co.uk/
CAMPING INFO:
No dogs allowed unless prior arrangement from the venue received.
Paddocks - you need your own electric tape, energiser/battery and posts to make a paddock for your duration. You will need to bring a water bucket which can be filled from the hose near the paddocks. Open fires and burning wood on BBQs is strictly prohibited. Disposable BBQs can be used on bricks provided.
No generators, air conditioners, halogen heaters or lamps.
Orchard Stables and CHAPs accept no responsibility for any damage or loss of any vehicle or belongings.
Please respect quiet time after 10.30pm.
Please make sure you clear your field of poo and hay and take rubbish home.
The main stable yard is not to be used and is entirely private.
We reserve the the right to refuse any horse which shows symptoms of illness or transmittable diseases either on arrival or during the course of it's stay.
A disclaimer form must be filled out before attending the venue.
There are toilet and shower facilities now in the camping field.
Emergency access to local vets, farrier and equine supply merchants.
Eating out and exploring.
The village has a one-stop shop, co-op, 2 pubs, a Chinese restaurant and takeaway, a fish & chip shop and a pharmacy all within walking distance. Collingham also has it’s own very reasonably priced taxi.
Log cabins are available to rent onsite separately, for anyone wanting a more luxurious stay (nothing to do with myself or the camp)
https://www.wigwamholidays.com/orchard-stables
You may also like the following events from Freelance Equine - Trick Training and Horsemanship:
- This Sunday, 25th May, 10:30 am, Abbey Farm Equestrian (Derby) Obstacles, young horse, private sessions. in Matlock
- Next Monday, 26th May, 10:30 am, Truesdale EC Obstacles, young horse, private & trick training sessions. in Stamford
- Next Saturday, 31st May, 09:00 am, Spring Camp at Aylesford Equine in Melton Mowbray
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