Severnvale offer a range of activities for children, including clubs, fun days at half term, and birthday parties In particular it’s Clubs provide a great way to learn to look after and ride a pony as these group sessions provide 1½ hours of fully supervised instruction, including riding, grooming, care of tack, and mounted games; as well as BHS Approved Tests. They are run by the Centre’s instructors who have a wide range of qualifications, expertise and experience and can cope with children of all ages and experience.

Things to do: • Pre-school ponies • After school club • Saturday club • Sunday club • Pony club • Own-a-pony day • Have-a-go afternoon • Pony fun day • Jumping clinic • XC clinic • Mini SJ competition • Christmas show • Birthday parties • Children’s camps

Contact:

Severnvale Equestrian Centre, Tidenham, Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7LL

To book a place please speak to Juliet or Debbie, or just telephone the office @ 01291 623412.

While their children are busy, parents can take a

‘quite minute out’ and make themselves some tea

or coffee in the Gallery Café if they wish to wait -

and just put something in the honesty box.

Pre-school ponies  The benefits of children sharing creative activities with their parent are well documented For this reason, Severnvale are running these hour long sessions to help to develop their confidence, coordination and social skills; whilst also giving them an opportunity to express themselves. It’s also a chance for you and your child to socialise with other parents and children in the local area. These sessions are a great introduction to the world of riding for young people and their parents, who may not be used to being around ponies. What’s more, they are social, educational and great fun for both of you! Each session requires parental involvement, and aims to help both you and your child to become familiar around ponies; including learning to ride, riding practice and hands-on grooming. They are run by Janina Adami, who is Preliminary Teaching Test (PTT) qualified. Held on Fridays at 10.00am and on Sunday afternoons at 2.00pm; with each session costing £15.00 Places are limited, so please book early on 01291 623412 After school club  1½ hours of activities each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the school term. This Club is a great chance for beginners to learn all of the basic skills, both about riding and looking after their pony; and for more experienced riders to improve their walking, trotting, cantering and jumping skills 4 till 5.30 pm each day - split between 45 minutes riding and 45 minutes of pony care. Cost - £19.50 per session Look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when this Club meets. Saturday & Sunday Clubs  A chance to have fun while learning to look after and ride a pony correctly; with fully supervised instruction, including as appropriate, riding, grooming, care of tack, and mounted games; as well as BHS Approved Tests. Lessons are are run in the following groups - including during school holidays - just choose the group that is best for you. Beginners £18.50, with other sessions from £23.50 Saturday Club  • Beginners Group: 9.30 - 10.00 am - learn basic riding skills whilst safely controlled on a lead rein • Novice Groups: 2.45 - 3.30 pm & 3.30 - 4.15 pm - covering walk, trot & cantering, and including 45 cm jumping • Intermediate: Group 12.30 - 2.00 pm - covering walk, trot & cantering, and including 60 cm jumping • Advanced Groups: 10.00 - 11.30 & 11.00 am - 12.30 pm - covering walk, trot & cantering, and including 75 cm jumping Look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when this Club meets. Sunday Club  • New riders: 9.00 am - 10.00 am - a special group for new riders who are learning using a lead rein; which includes mounting, riding and dismounting • Lead rein group: 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm - a special group for new riders who are still using a lead rein which includes mounting, r • Young riders: 10.30 am - 11.30 pm - a special group for young riders just coming off the lead rein; who can walk and trot, or are just starting to learn how to canter; so that they can learn more of the basic riding skills and how to look after their pony • Intermediate riders: 10.45 - 12.15 pm - a Walk & Trot group aimed at more experienced riders, who are able to canter and are learning how to jump; so that they can improve their riding skills, as well as gain additional knowledge to help them to look after their pony. • Older riders: 2.00 - 3.30 pm - this group is aimed at older riders, who are able to canter and tackle basic jumps; so that they can further improve their skills, and learn a bit more caring for their pony. Look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when this Club meets. Pony Club  This club is for clients under 25 years of age, and is open to both none pony owners as well as those lucky enough to own a pony. The Severnvale Pony Club is specifically for those who do not own a pony, but would like to take part in all of the Pony Club activities. Members benefit from activities organised by Severnvale, such as rallies, camps, competitions, tests and trips. The SVEC Saturday and Sunday Clubs, as well as Juliet’s Camps all work towards the Pony Club tests and badges. The Pony Club rallies are combined with the ‘Own a Pony Days’ Members also receive magazines and other information to help them enjoy their riding, as well as the chance to achieve: • Mini Achievement Badges • Equine Achievement Badges • Progressive Tests & • Efficiency Tests Look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when this Club meets. Own-a-Pony Day  These great days are run on a Tuesday and Wednesday during most school holidays and provide a child the chance to enjoy a pony for a day of activities and learning, with flat and jumping lessons, as well as stable management. • Previous riding experience required • Suitable for children aged 8 years plus or who can canter confidently • Includes a Pony Club Rally and activities • Most activities will be undercover - however, suitable clothing must be worn to match the weather on the day - wellington boots or long riding boots are recommended • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - please bring a packed lunch • Booking required Cost: £42.00 per child (or £38.00 if Pony Club Member) Look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when these days happen. Have-a-go Afternoon  Ever wanted to try riding? - then come and ‘have-a-go’. Meet the ponies, groom them, and have a 15 minute group ride - then enjoy a fun quiz - all in an afternoon! Suitable for complete beginners of all ages • drop in between 2.00 to 4.00 pm • try riding and grooming • we'll lend you a riding hat to use on the day • we have lots of suitable ponies and horses • there's a competition to win a free lesson Special offer only £10.00 per person Look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when these take place. Pony fun day  Enjoy a day of fun and games - including pony craft, grooming, tack cleaning, mucking out and team gymkhana games between 11.00 am to 4.00 pm • No previous riding experience required • Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years - however, younger children may attend providing that a parent / carer remains with them • Activities will be undercover - but suitable clothing must be worn to match the weather on the day - wellington boots or long riding boots are recommended • Please bring a packed lunch • All children go home with a rosette • Booking required Great day for only £25.00 Look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when these fun days happen. Jumping clinic  A great opportunity to improve jumping skills by taking part in this training session. It will teach you how to prepare your horse and yourself, about course design, and even about designing your own course to jump later! • Suitable for children aged 12 years plus • Participants must be able to walk, trot, and canter; as well as be able to jump at the appropriate height and prepare their pony / horse independently for riding • Includes a jumping lesson at an appropriate height, some theory on distance, and how to ride your line • Most activities will be undercover - however, suitable clothing must be worn to match the weather on the day - wellington boots or long riding boots are recommended • Booking required These clinic sessions are run in the following Groups • 10.00 am to 12.00 jumping up to 60cm • 12.00 to 2.00 pm jumping up to 75cm • 2.00 to 4.00 pm jumping 75cm and over £40.00 per child per session These sessions take place in most school holidays Please see the SVEC Facebook page or look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when these jumping days happen. Cross country clinic  This ‘hands-on’ training session is organised and run by Debbie Wilding and designed to teach you how to approach and jump a course of Cross Country Jumps, so as to improve confidence, trust and technique. • Suitable for children aged 12 years plus • Participants must be able to walk, trot, and canter; as well as be able to jump a 2' 6" (0.75M) course and prepare their pony / horse independently for riding • Includes cross-country lesson, pony prep time and stable management • Some activities will be undercover and some outdoors - so, suitable clothing must be worn to match the weather on the day - wellington boots or long riding boots are recommended • Participants must bring their own body protector • Booking required £TBC per child per session • These sessions take place in most school holidays between 10.00 am & 1.00 pm and 2.00 & 5.00 pm Please see the SVEC Facebook page or look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages pages to see when these days happen. Mini showjumping competition  Starting at 1pm - this will include a number of classes that range in height from 30 to 60 cm. • No previous jumping experience required • Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years - however, younger children may attend providing that a parent / carer remains with them • Activities will be undercover - but suitable clothing must be worn to match the weather on the day - wellington boots or long riding boots are recommended • Please bring a packed lunch • Entries on the day or pre-book at the office £8.00 per Class and £4.00 for Clear Round Please see the SVEC Facebook page or look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when this competition will happen. Great Christmas Show  13th December 2020 A great festive event that is not to be missed - all welcome - hire our ponies or bring your own Join us for our annual Christmas Show, which usually includes, amongst other things: • Long reining • Gymkhana games, and • Show jumping starting at 1" 0" The tinsel will be out! - the ponies will be polished and ready! - so see you at 10 am All welcome - but please put your names on the list in the office as no entries will be accepted on the day For more information, please speak to Debbie, or telephone the office @ 01291 623412 or download our special show programme Birthday parties 

Let us have the mess

- and you have the

enjoyment

Book a birthday party for a minimum of 4 people and SVEC will do the rest You will groom your ponies, get them ready for gymkhana games and then have plenty of fun when playing the games. You’ll go back home tired and with a smile. You are very welcome to use the Gallery Café area for any food you wish to bring. Cost £22.50 per person - and a special Happy Birthday rosette for the birthday child