When is the Conquest Centre
open?
The Conquest Centre operates seven days a week.
We offer carriage driving on Mondays, RDA lessons Tuesday - Saturday and
able-bodied lessons Tuesday - Sunday. Our term dates are listed on the
Conquest Centre Diary Dates
here.
Who will instruct
me?
All riders are supervised by qualified instructors and
assisted by a large number of helpers - up to three for each rider.
Do you do only do RDA riding?
No we also offer able-bodied riding, stable days (both RDA
and able-bodied) and Pony Club activities.
How can horse riding help disabled people?
The close contact with the horse brings many riders immense pleasure. Those
riders with less mobility receive valuable exercise through the rhythm of the
movement of the horse. Gradually the rider can increase flexibility and improve
muscle strength.
Can I ride outside?
As well as the purpose-built indoor school, the Centre has a short track
circling an orchard giving the opportunity to ride outside when the ground and
weather is suitable. Riders can see much more when on horseback, for example,
the views across the fields to the Quantock Hills.
Will I make progress?
The Centre has a grading structure in place that riders can work towards. It
includes general riding ability, the points of the horse, handling and stable
management. Careful supervision ensure that most riders can record steady
progress.
How can I help?
We are always in need of volunteers to help. We run
regular Volunteer Induction days, where you will receive the basic training
required to help out. You do not have to have previous experience with
horses to help us out. You can download an application form from the
Downloads area.
