Individual Lessons:
Private lessons are available by arrangement. I normally find that 45 minute sessions work best
but this can be varied depending on the horse and rider combination. However, in
some situations it may be feasible to arrange semi-private sessions.
Prices, as of 1st February 2008:
Private session - £30.00 (was £25.00)
Semi-private session - £20.00 each
Travel is 35p per mile when the lesson is outside of a 10 mile radius
of home.
School hire fee (if coming to my base): £10.00 per 45 minutes
Contact Simon to arrange a session.
Schooling Work
Simon schooling the horse is the same as a 45 minute private session at £30.00.
Working the horse on the lunge is regarded as a 45 minute session at £30.00.
Working the horse in-hand is a 30 minute session at £20.00.
All prices are to have travel added on wgere applicable.
Clinics:
These are available by arrangement. I prefer to only teach private lessons as I believe that this allows me the best opportunity to work with the student.
I am currently teaching clinics in Surrey, Oxfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire. There will be a limited number of dates for 2008.
For information regarding the Oxfordshire clinics contact Sarah Hayes
Please e-mail Simon for further details and prices on the UK clinics.
Schooling Liveries:
I now have a base where I can take in schooling liveries (see the Facilities page). This is dependant on there being space at the yard but with enough notice this is usually not a problem. The care at the yard is excellent. I will work the horse 4/5 times a week depending on the particular needs. I will improve horses at any level from Novice through to Grand Prix with a systematic schooling programme that takes into account the conformation, breed, character and previous schooling of the horse combined with the needs and ambitions of the rider.
E-mail Simon for prices and availability.
Competing Horses:
I am happy to compete horses subject to a prior assessment. Fee is dependant on location.
Contact Simon.
Video Analysis:
If you have a video clearly showing your position and how you ride then why not send it to me for a personalised critique. Still photographs can sometimes give the wrong impression. I find it much easier to look at a video of someone riding in order to really give sound advice as to where they could improve both themselves and their horse.
The cost for this is £20.00 and includes the return of the tape plus a written analysis of both horse and rider.
If you are interested please e-mail Simon for further information.