Local hotel undergoes extensive refurbishment
One of our recommended ‘where to stay’ venues the Bartley Lodge has been transformed with a galleried lounge, a new snug lounge, reception, residents bar and the Lyell suite of conference and function rooms. This gives the Bartley Lodge the stately and impressive feel the building deserves.
Click here to see photos of the devlopment
‘Jump’ starting the 2011 Season
Getting the 2011 season off to a flying start, Fleetwater Holidays is proud to announce the first dates in a series of Cross Country Training Days. Following the success of last years schooling days, and back by popular demand, we have set the first dates during the Easter holidays, but more dates will follow, so keep an eye on our events pages. Bring along your family & friends and cheer up your horse or pony after the long winter, whilst brushing the up on your skills. If you need an extra helping hand, Jane, our resident ABRS TC qualified instructor will be more than happy to share her wealth of knowledge and help you get the most out of your day. Enjoy some quality time out on our x-country fences, we have a variety of fences, including banks and steps, for novice horses and ponies 1’6 – 3’0. Warming up available in our outdoor arena. We are now taking bookings, so call early to avoid disappointment!
XC Training Days going down a storm
October 2010: The 27th October brought to a close a series of three cross country schooling days in October. Open to all, Fleetwater now hosts more than 30 jumps and complexes for people to come an experiment and improve their cross country skills. There are a variety of fences, including banks and steps, for novice horses and ponies 1’6 – 3’0, plus a warming up area is available in outdoor arena. Jane Henderson, owner and ABRS instructor, is also on hand for those wishing an experienced helping hand. With the felling of two large oak trees this year, we have been able to expand our range of jumps and will continue to do so into the New Year.
Weather dependant their will be more dates available, so keep and eye on our events section for more details.
The Balancing Act of Riding
October 2010: Fleetwater’s owner and ABRS instructor Jane Henderson hosted a lecture and demo about how your body position, balance and movement effects the way your horse moves and responds to your aids. Jane was very pleased to welcome so many people on a sunny, but very chilly, Sunday afternoon. The seminar set out to help our guests find simple ways to help correct the way they sit and move on a horse, and learn how giving the horse freedom to move allows it to find its own balance. In our experience by simply correcting position this helps to solve many of your riding problems. “A big thanks to Catherine for her assistance with the demonstrations and to everyone who took part, we hope to be running more of these sessions very soon” concluded Jane.
Socialise with Fleetwater
February 2009: Fleetwater invites you to tell us about your horses and join our social network pages. We’d love to here about your adventures and competitions on horseback, your equine holidays and any contact you’ve had with Fleetwatwer horses. Fleetwater can now be found here:
www.facebook.com
www.youtube.com/fleetwater
twitter.com/fleetwater
www.myspace.com/fleetwater
New outdoor riding arena
September 2008: Fleetwater Stud are pleased to announce the opening of a brand new outdoor arena. This full size dressage arena will be available to all guests during their stay.
