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https://www.buckleburyequestrian.com
This year we are holding our residential camp at Buckleberry Equestrian
https://www.buckleburyequestrian.com/contact/#find_us
You can have a look at the facilities on offer here
https://www.buckleburyequestrian.com/clinics-camps-events/#clinic_facilities
Buckleberry has over 120 Cross Country jumps of various sizes, starting from 30cm. There have a schooling field which is fenced and suitable for all abilities, plus 2 larger jump complexes for more confident. (Plus they are building a new set of 80+ fences this spring) 20 x 40 and 20 x 60 grass dressage arenas, show jumps, and poles, all in individual grass field. The off road hacking, straight from the farm onto bridleways is exceptional.
We have 2 fantastic instructors lined up in David Thomas and Charlie Samuel-Camps:
David's Bio-
I have been coaching from the age of 18 . All levels from novice to people on GB teams. Some of my clients have won European young rider medals, some have gone on to ride at top stables all around the world including Schockemohle, Stal Schep, Euro Horse. I’ve also trained the Royal Navel Show Jumping team having wins at the Royal Windsor horse show and Olympia and won many championships with various riding clubs and pony clubs .
I specialise in show jumping but have a very high level of knowledge in flat work too.
I competed up to 1.30m level producing young horses for myself and owners including Cecil Williams who was based in Essex, other riders that rode for Cecil included Peter Charles, Robert Smith, Alan Clutterbuck just to name a few .
I now spend all my time coaching, I class myself very lucky to do something I’m passionate about as my job and am well known for installing confidence and believe in horse and rider.
Charlie's bio
Me……… I am very passionate about my horse Super Cooper – he is the horse of my lifetime. I have been in the Industry since the age of 16 (definitely not saying how old I am now) and have learnt many different ways to train and teach both humans and horses. I simply love helping horses and riders build confidence in themselves and their abilities. Seeing a person or horse achieve their goal – no matter what it is – brings a huge smile to my face.
I’ve worked in racing, showjumping, backing, dealing (yep learnt a lot there), Dressage, Eventing and more. I managed a variety of stables before starting my own business including Quob Stables in Southampton for 7 years with up to 100 horses; a riding school; competition yard; livery; breeding; backing and producing; BHS exam centre with horse therapy and rider training tools.
I have achieved my BHSII and BSc Equine Sports Science. I have trained horses from the ground up to Advanced Medium, Fox, Intermediate and 1* Eventing.
I have been trained by riders such as Damien Hallam, Matt Hicks, Jennie Loriston -Clarke, Kay Waterman, and Coaches such as FBHS Robert Pickles, Heather Ashley BHSI, Kim Clarke, Rosie Moss.
I guess my approach to teaching changes depending on the horse and rider and what they need. I will always be honest, much to the annoyance of myself sometimes as I tend to open mouth …engage brain as an afterthought!! I help a range of children and adults from explaining and demonstrating how to sit to the trot and canter, learning how to jump, ride courses, go to their first dressage competitions to coaching clients at Medium Dressage and Discovery/Newcomers BS. I also have clients that are competing at BE100/Novice Level, Polo, Para Riders – I never just stick with one discipline or type of horse/rider….they are all enjoyable and every horse has a different path to follow! When coaching people with how to improve their riding I try to break problems down into manageable pieces and think outside conventional ways to achieve the goal we are looking for – whatever works.
Friday 22nd August- Arrival can be anytime Friday but the stables will not be ready until 4.30pm. We are planning on hacking out on Friday, should you wish to. Please note this is not part of our supervised camp, there will be no instructors present on Friday, and the BRC member insurance will not cover you. Please ensure you have your own insurance in place if you wish to hack out. You may choose to arrive Sat morning.
Day 1 of Training- Saturday 23rd 10am-3pm with instruction in flat, showjumping and cross country, over the course of the day (there will be a break for lunch and tack changes).
Day 2 of Training- Sunday 24th 10am - 3pm with instruction in flat, showjumping and cross country, over the course of the day (there will be a break for lunch and tack changes). You may leave Sunday evening if you wish.
Monday 25th August- Again we are planning on hacking out should you wish to. Please note as above hacking, this is not part of the supervised camp, there will be no instructors, and BRC insurance will not cover you.
Price includes:
2 days of training, approx 3.5-4 hours a day in groups.
3x night stabling, Fri, Sat, Sun. Straw bedding supplied. (There is an option to use their turn out pens too, or to bring you own shavings for use in a rubber matted stable- please advise if you want to do this).
You need to bring your own forage, horse food, mucking out equipment, buckets etc. Stables must be mucked out and left empty on Monday.
Please bring your own lunches for all days attending (these can be stored in the fridge in the club house).
Optional TAKEAWAY supper Friday night of Fish and Chips (will be pre ordered and need to pay for this in advance nearer the time please). Or bring your own dinner. There is a fully equipped kitchen, microwave available, fridge and freezer.
Optional BBQ supper Saturday night. We will have burgers, sausages, veggie burgers, buns and sauces. If you wish to bring your own items to BBQ that's fine. There is a large gas BBQ on which we will be cooking dinner.
Optional TAKEAWAY supper Sunday night of Pizza ( will be pre ordered and paid for in advance nearer the time). Or bring your own dinner.
Buffet breakfast of cereal, toast, fruit, pastries, yoghurt etc will be available to serve yourself on Sat, Sun and Mon mornings, included tea, coffee, soft drinks on a self serve basis.
(Bring your own booze or other snacks if required).
Depart Sunday night or Monday
Stay in your lorry or trailer or bring your own tent for camping. (Limited hookup available at £5 per day, please advise if you want hookup).
There is a club room, kitchen and showers/bathroom for shared use.
Professional photographer attending Sunday.
Under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult over 18 year old. Cost of £15 per day as this is what the venue charges unmounted guests I am afraid. Please advise Corinne the organiser of this at time of booking by email.
Grooms/unmounted friends may also attend. Cost of £25 per day, this includes the venue cost and also a contribution to refreshments. Please advise Corinne the organiser if bringing someone at the time of booking by email
This is a members only event but will be opened up to non members nearer time before if numbers allow. Please contact Corinne to register your interest if you are a non member.
Members price £275
(Non members £315)
Deposit of £75 on booking
Balance of £200 payable before July 31st
(If you wish to pay in more installments please contact Corinne at time of booking or anytime after booking before final installment due).
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