Severnvale offer a range of activities for children, including clubs, fun days at half term, as well as birthday parties, and is a Pony Club Centre 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 all stages. Quite a lot of events take place during the school holidays, so look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages on this website, or on SVEC’s Facebook page, to see when they take place. 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.

On this website:

• What we offer • What’s on now? • Learn to ride • Aim to achieve • Things for children • Your safety • Handy links • Downloads In this section: • After school club • Saturday & Sunday Clubs o Saturday Club o Sunday Club • Pony Club • Own-a-Pony Day • Have-a-go Afternoon • Pony fun day • Jumping day • Intro to cross country day • Mini showjumping competition • Camps • Birthday parties … also • Summer Family Show • Great Christmas Show 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.

£18.50 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, rdi

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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 £40.00 per child (£36.00 if a 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 Great offer - only £8.00 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 Special offer only £23.00 per person Look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see when these fun days happen. Jumping day   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 a 2' 6" (0.75M) course and prepare their pony / horse independently for riding • Includes jumping lesson, pony prep time and stable management • 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 £40.00 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 to see when these jumping days happen. Intro to cross country day   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 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 16th December 2018 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 on 16th December 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 Camps  

Juliet’s camps begin on 30th July and

are now in the 20th year

There are a range of camps, which  are suitable for everyone, from novice riders up to the more  experienced riders. Usually run over  one or more days, each includes lots  of fun and looking after ponies, with the option to camp; and you can bring your own pony, or borrow one from Severnvale.

These instructional camps are run for children so

that they can enjoy the thrill of owning their own

pony for a few days

This year there will be four camps of mixed ability, each run under the professional supervision of qualified  staff; allowing each child to receive valuable training in  riding and stable management. The price includes lessons, food & stabling for your child's pony or horse, or the use of a school pony. Camp details Each camp involves 3 nights away, enabling participants to develop their confidence and skills; and is suitable for novice riders and those on lead reins, right through to more experienced riders, who are able to canter and are learning how to jump; to those that can confidently jump a course and already have a working knowledge of care and handling of their pony or horse. Participants must be 8 years of age to camp.

These 4-day / 3-night Camps start at 2.00 pm on

the Monday and finish at 5.00 pm on the Thursday -

the cost is £235 (a non-refundable deposit £55 is

required and a cancellation fee may apply)

Individual days can be accommodated from Tuesday to Thursday, between 9.00 am to 4.30 pm on each day at a cost of £60 per day. Additionally, a flexi-time early start or late finish can be accommodated; or a single night stay can be arranged, at an additional cost. Useful telephone Nos: • Yard - 01291 623412  • Juliet's mobile - 07817 511235 (text if possible) Camp dates Starting Finishing Monday Thursday Camp 1 24th July (Tue) 27th July (Fri) Camp 2 30th July 2nd August Camp 3 6th August 9th August Camp 4 13th August 16rd August

These camps are usually heavily subscribed and

are strictly limited, so please book early. If you

require more information please speak to Juliet or

phone the office @ 01291 623412

Bookings Please see the SVEC Facebook page or look at the ‘Children’s Schedule’ or the ‘What’s on now?’ pages to see if there are any changes to these details. 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