Training Day Sunday 5 October 2025
Cessnock Pony Club Grounds
63 Carrs Rd, Neath

Instructors for dressage and obstacles 

Instructors:- Deb Mills, Abigail Croyston for dressage, Terry Daniel Obstacles 2nd instructor TBA

Please arrive at 7.30am to assist with setting up the obstacles

Each rider will have the oportunity to receive training by each instructor 

Have your horses tacked and in the riding area (unmounted) by 8.45am for the pre-ride briefing.

Start time 9am.

At the conclusion of the day please stay and assist with the packing up of the equipment.

Canteen: There are no canteen facilities available so you will need to bring all food and drink required for the day.

EA – 5-LEVEL RATING SCALE, WITH DEFINITIONS FOR HORSE HANDLING & RIDING CAPABILITIES.

1. Beginner: needs supervision at all times when riding or handling a low-risk horse. 
2. Novice: able to ride out of an arena or yard independently and do low-level competition. 
3. Intermediate: confident to ride a variety of horses, basic training of a young horse with some supervision, and compete.
4. Advanced: able to confidently ride and handle a variety of horses, able to ride a green-broke-young horse, and compete at moderate to higher level of competition.
5. Proficient: able to do all advanced rider skills, competently train others, and compete consistently in high level competition.  This category includes riders who have professional skills, earn an income or compete at the highest level of accomplishment within their equestrian interest.