FAQ

Any questions that you have that aren't answered here please don't hesitate to contact any of the committee directly, or send an email to the club at su-riding@bath.ac.uk 

1. Are the weekly riding lessons suitable for beginners?

They are absolutely suitable for beginners and people will be grouped depending on their ability, the stables that the lessons are run at cater for all abilities from never having sat on a horse all the way up to jumping round a course and doing lateral movements. 

2. How much are the lessons per week?

The lessons cost £32 for an hour group session, a block of 6 will be £176 (the cost of 5.5 lessons) and the block of 12 will cost £336 (the cost of 10 lessons). Semi-private (2-3 people) or private lessons are available but will cost more, please email Olive at ys2507@bath.ac.uk to find out more.

3. When will the weekly lessons start?

The weekly lessons will start on the 11th or 18th October

4. Do I have to pay and go to the lessons every week? 

No, there is no requirement to go every week and you only pay for the lessons that you want to go to. You can start at any point during the semester. Unfortunately if you cancel within 48hrs of the start of the lesson you will need to pay the full amount.

5. How does the block booking of 6 or 12 lessons work?

You will pay for the whole block up front and then will be automatically signed up for the next 6 or 12 Wednesday lessons. If you need to skip a Wednesday give us at least 48hrs notice and then you can skip that week without it counting towards your number of lessons. The block payment is valid for the whole year.

6. How many people are in a group for the lessons?

There will 4 or 5 people in the group sessions.

7. Is it possible to rent equipment such as riding hats, boots, jodphurs and back protectors?

It is possible to rent a riding hat, boots and back protector from rein and shine for your lessons at no extra cost. 

8. Is it possible to hire equipment for trials?

You will be able to borrow a helmet and a back protector but no riding boots or jodphurs.

9. What level do I need to be riding at to come to trials?

You need to be confident in walk, trot and canter as well as riding round a course of 80cm.

10. How often and when do the teams train?

This will vary by team 

11. When does training or the weekly lessons take place?

Team training and the weekly lessons tend to take place on a Wednesday afternoon, the same as the BUCS and development squad competitions. 

12. How much does Trials cost?

Trials this year will cost £30 per person and will be on the afternoon of Wednesday 11th October. To sign up buy the riding membership and then look out for the trials product on the product page.