COVID-19 UPDATE - latest update 22.05.2020(updates in bold italics)
We are now able to offer restricted lessons, please read ALL of the information below before calling the office to book.
Unfortunately the café remains closed but Giovanni is still offering Italian takeaway food Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights
Cottage Farm Stables Equestrian Centre Operating under COVID-19 Restrictions
Our main priority is to protect our families, staff and clients during these measures and so we ask all attending are respectful of the measures we have implemented.
Who will be able to have lessons?
Only riders who can mount/dismount, adjust their own girth/stirrups and ride totally independently can be accepted for lessons. This ensures our staff can maintain two metre social distancing.
Only current clients will be accepted so that we can ensure these requirements are adhered to.
Only Clients who have their own well-fitting hat which meets current safety standards can be accepted as we are unable to loan hats during this period. A list of the current accepted standards can be found here along with useful links on how to fit them
file:///C:/Users/User/Downloads/2020%20BHS%20Approvals%20Hat%20Guide%20v1.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v75wzuRPhk0 - video
https://www.beta-uk.org/media/links/37701-BETA%20Guide%20to%20Riding%20Hats%20V11.pdf – download a guide
Clean Riding Gloves and suitable clothing must be worn at each session.
Arranging Lessons
We will only be taking bookings one week in advance so that we can remain current with government guidelines.
Lessons can be booked over the telephone, or in person, although you will not be able to access the office in the normal manner, arrangements have been made to use the office window for bookings to ensure social distancing.
Clients must confirm that they are aware of COVID-19 symptoms including the loss of smell or taste, and agree to cancel should they or anyone they have been in contact with be displaying them.
Clients must confirm that they or any member of their household have no need to self-isolate .
Clients should cancel if feeling unwell for any reason
There will be no cancellation fees as long as you call and leave a message.
During this period Payments can be made in advance via BACS quoting the riders name and date of lesson on the reference, or with cheque or cash —please make sure you have the correct change for cash payments to avoid unnecessary cash handling.
Bank details
Cottage Farm Stables Ltd
Sort code 60 16 24 account no 79862837
Private lesson cost £35.00
Bookings will be taken on the basis that the client can fulfil the criteria set out above to ensure social distancing, if you are unsure an instructor can be consulted before confirming but should you turn up for a lesson and you are clearly not able to conform to the restrictions the lesson will be forfeited.
Lesson structure and scheduling
Only one to one lessons are permitted – no family groups can be accepted.
Lessons will be 40 minute long with 10 minute intervals between lessons.
Two arenas will be used with 2 metre clearance between them and the start time will be staggered to ensure social distancing.
Clients are requested to remain in their car until 5 minutes before their lesson time, at this time they should leave their car wearing clean riding gloves and their hat.
They will then be able to proceed to the yard were their horse will be ready tacked up and tied up with a head collar and lead rope , they are expected to take the head collar off themselves and lead their horse to the arena. There will be a member of staff near by for safety reasons .
The instructor will then open the gate to the arena and ask the client to check their girth and tack before mounting.
At the end of the lesson the client will dismount, the instructor will once more open the gate, the client must return the horse to the same place on the yard
Once the horse is secure, they must leave via the yard gateway and walk back around to the car park.
Clients should not walk around the yard and pat any other horse than the one they have ridden
DO NOT KISS OR PUT YOUR FACE CLOSE TO THE HORSE YOU ARE RIDING - A MEMBER OF STAFF HAS TO GROOM THEM AFTER YOU!!
Spectators
Only one spectator is permitted for junior and vulnerable riders unless this would mean leaving children or vulnerable adults at home alone.
Spectators may only watch their child and must not go onto the yard although they may walk round to collect them from the Yard gate at the end of the lesson.
Spectators must always comply with social distancing.
We have been asked to record details of any spectators for Track and Trace Purposes.
Facilities
The club house remains closed.
Toilets are available but we respectfully request that these are not used unless necessary so that we can keep them clean for staff members.
What about riders who do not currently qualify to ride?
We will open up lessons to the beginners and new clients when able as directed by Government. Ideas are already being formulated as to how we can do this for example following induction and supervision training, the use of a competent family member to lead the pony for their child. But until restrictions are lifted, we regret that it just is not possible. Please be patient & understanding.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Cottage Farm Stables is a family-run establishment offering a full range of riding activities with an on-site country kitchen provides homemade food, fresh ground coffee and a relaxing atmosphere, and licensed bar.
Please note that we are closed on Mondays
Food from 7.30am - 2.30pm Tuesday - Saturday
Sunday Breakfast served 7.30am - 11.30am
Sunday Carvery served 12.00 - 3pm Reservations can be made for the Carvery only by calling 01564702170
Riding school hours vary throughout the year enquirers can be made by calling 01564703314, please note there is an answering service so please do leave a clear short message and ensure to leave your name and contact number.
We are now able to offer restricted lessons, please read ALL of the information below before calling the office to book.
Unfortunately the café remains closed but Giovanni is still offering Italian takeaway food Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights
Cottage Farm Stables Equestrian Centre Operating under COVID-19 Restrictions
Our main priority is to protect our families, staff and clients during these measures and so we ask all attending are respectful of the measures we have implemented.
Who will be able to have lessons?
Only riders who can mount/dismount, adjust their own girth/stirrups and ride totally independently can be accepted for lessons. This ensures our staff can maintain two metre social distancing.
Only current clients will be accepted so that we can ensure these requirements are adhered to.
Only Clients who have their own well-fitting hat which meets current safety standards can be accepted as we are unable to loan hats during this period. A list of the current accepted standards can be found here along with useful links on how to fit them
file:///C:/Users/User/Downloads/2020%20BHS%20Approvals%20Hat%20Guide%20v1.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v75wzuRPhk0 - video
https://www.beta-uk.org/media/links/37701-BETA%20Guide%20to%20Riding%20Hats%20V11.pdf – download a guide
Clean Riding Gloves and suitable clothing must be worn at each session.
Arranging Lessons
We will only be taking bookings one week in advance so that we can remain current with government guidelines.
Lessons can be booked over the telephone, or in person, although you will not be able to access the office in the normal manner, arrangements have been made to use the office window for bookings to ensure social distancing.
Clients must confirm that they are aware of COVID-19 symptoms including the loss of smell or taste, and agree to cancel should they or anyone they have been in contact with be displaying them.
Clients must confirm that they or any member of their household have no need to self-isolate .
Clients should cancel if feeling unwell for any reason
There will be no cancellation fees as long as you call and leave a message.
During this period Payments can be made in advance via BACS quoting the riders name and date of lesson on the reference, or with cheque or cash —please make sure you have the correct change for cash payments to avoid unnecessary cash handling.
Bank details
Cottage Farm Stables Ltd
Sort code 60 16 24 account no 79862837
Private lesson cost £35.00
Bookings will be taken on the basis that the client can fulfil the criteria set out above to ensure social distancing, if you are unsure an instructor can be consulted before confirming but should you turn up for a lesson and you are clearly not able to conform to the restrictions the lesson will be forfeited.
Lesson structure and scheduling
Only one to one lessons are permitted – no family groups can be accepted.
Lessons will be 40 minute long with 10 minute intervals between lessons.
Two arenas will be used with 2 metre clearance between them and the start time will be staggered to ensure social distancing.
Clients are requested to remain in their car until 5 minutes before their lesson time, at this time they should leave their car wearing clean riding gloves and their hat.
They will then be able to proceed to the yard were their horse will be ready tacked up and tied up with a head collar and lead rope , they are expected to take the head collar off themselves and lead their horse to the arena. There will be a member of staff near by for safety reasons .
The instructor will then open the gate to the arena and ask the client to check their girth and tack before mounting.
At the end of the lesson the client will dismount, the instructor will once more open the gate, the client must return the horse to the same place on the yard
Once the horse is secure, they must leave via the yard gateway and walk back around to the car park.
Clients should not walk around the yard and pat any other horse than the one they have ridden
DO NOT KISS OR PUT YOUR FACE CLOSE TO THE HORSE YOU ARE RIDING - A MEMBER OF STAFF HAS TO GROOM THEM AFTER YOU!!
Spectators
Only one spectator is permitted for junior and vulnerable riders unless this would mean leaving children or vulnerable adults at home alone.
Spectators may only watch their child and must not go onto the yard although they may walk round to collect them from the Yard gate at the end of the lesson.
Spectators must always comply with social distancing.
We have been asked to record details of any spectators for Track and Trace Purposes.
Facilities
The club house remains closed.
Toilets are available but we respectfully request that these are not used unless necessary so that we can keep them clean for staff members.
What about riders who do not currently qualify to ride?
We will open up lessons to the beginners and new clients when able as directed by Government. Ideas are already being formulated as to how we can do this for example following induction and supervision training, the use of a competent family member to lead the pony for their child. But until restrictions are lifted, we regret that it just is not possible. Please be patient & understanding.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Cottage Farm Stables is a family-run establishment offering a full range of riding activities with an on-site country kitchen provides homemade food, fresh ground coffee and a relaxing atmosphere, and licensed bar.
Please note that we are closed on Mondays
Food from 7.30am - 2.30pm Tuesday - Saturday
Sunday Breakfast served 7.30am - 11.30am
Sunday Carvery served 12.00 - 3pm Reservations can be made for the Carvery only by calling 01564702170
Riding school hours vary throughout the year enquirers can be made by calling 01564703314, please note there is an answering service so please do leave a clear short message and ensure to leave your name and contact number.
Adrian and Jane welcome you all to come to eat and learn to ride. Look out for our special events and social evenings, and don't forget to check us out on Facebook.
