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SUMMARY:*Learn2Ride with ILEAP and RDA : Autumn Term 2026: Ages 8+ years: 4
 .15pm - 5.15pm
DESCRIPTION:SADDLE UP! ILEAP HORSE RIDING IS BACK!
 Our incredibly popular
  horse-riding sessions are returning\, and we can't wait to welcome our ri
 ders back to the stables!
 Whether you're a complete beginner or already 
 developing your riding skills\, this is a fantastic opportunity to&nbsp\;b
 uild confidence\, learn new skills and spend time with some wonderful four
 -legged friends!&nbsp\;
 LET'S MEET OUR EQUINE FRIENDS!
 ILEAP has teame
 d up with&nbsp\;Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) at Lowlands&nbsp
 \;to offer a brilliant after-school riding club. &nbsp\;Our small group of
  just nine&nbsp\;riders&nbsp\;will be split into two smaller groups\, taki
 ng turns to enjoy time riding in the arena.
 Our friendly RDA team and vo
 lunteers will be there to support and encourage everyone\, helping riders 
 feel safe\, comfortable and confident.
 Beginners will start with their h
 orses being led by volunteers\, and as their skills develop\, riders can b
 egin learning how to:
 
 Steer and control their horse
 Develop balance
  and good riding posture
 Progress towards trotting and\, where appropria
 te\, cantering
 Build confidence and independence around horses
 
 And 
 of course\, there will be plenty of opportunities to get to know our lovel
 y equine friends along the way!
 MORE THAN JUST HORSE RIDING!
 Spending 
 time with animals and enjoying the outdoors can have wonderful benefits fo
 r our wellbeing.
 Our sessions offer opportunities to&nbsp\;build friends
 hips\, develop confidence\, improve coordination and enjoy the special con
 nection between horse and rider.
 IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
 Riders 
 must book for the whole term.
 At the beginning of each term\, all riders
  will complete a&nbsp\;mechanical horse assessment\, which helps the RDA t
 eam assess their needs and allocate a suitable horse or pony.
 Riders wil
 l also be weighed and measured at the first session. As these assessments 
 cannot normally be completed later in the term\, joining partway through r
 equires prior arrangement.
 If you wish to book after the first session\,
  please email&nbsp\;sparkle@ileap.co.uk&nbsp\;before making a booking.
 W
 HAT TO WEAR
 Please come dressed for riding and the outdoor environment:

 
 
 
 Long trousers
 
 
 A long-sleeved top or jacket
 
 
 Suitabl
 e clothing for the weather
 
 
 Riding hats and boots can be provided&n
 bsp\;by the riding school\, although you're welcome to bring your own suit
 able riding equipment.
 READY TO SADDLE UP?
 Fresh air + fantastic horse
 s + new skills + growing confidence = an unforgettable ILEAP riding experi
 ence!&nbsp\;
 We can't wait to see our riders back in the saddle!
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ORGANIZER;CN=ILEAP Charity:MAILTO:sparkle@ileap.co.uk
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