Lancing Equestrian
Introduction
Lancing opened its Equestrian Centre in Spring 2017 within the grounds of the College. Located just a short walk from the school’s main buildings, the Centre is open for use by our pupils and also the wider local community. The Centre offers riding for all abilities and stabling for up to twenty horses. Riding is offered as part of co-curricular activity, an important part of life at Lancing where the weekly school timetable ensures time for pupils to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities and at the same time achieve academic success.
The Area
In addition to the stables, there is also a 40m x 20m all-weather arena, and bridleway access to superb riding in the South Downs National Park. The Centre is open seven days a week and pupils can ride as often as they are able, dependent on their other activities and availability at the Centre. Typically, a member of the riding team rides at least three times a week with extra sessions available at the weekend.
What’s On at Lancing Equestrian
- Private Lessons
- Show Jump Training
- BHS Qualifications
- Group Lessons
- Dressage
- Own Horse Livery
- Equitation
- HorseBall
- Hacking
- Mounted Games
- Inhouse Shows
- Loan Schemes
Getting Started
Once registered, the Lancing Equestrian team will work with the rider’s House team to build in a regular once or twice weekly riding lesson. This could be a private or group training session. After completing this assessment, the Lancing Equestrian team will provide the rider with a grading that will determine their current level. This grading will enable the rider to access all the relevant training sessions, both individually and within suitable groups.
Costs and Billing
Lessons cost £40 per session for a 45-minute group lesson and £50 per session for a 30-minute private session. Initially, we allow a one-time booking for an assessment session. Parents are invoiced at the start of each term to secure a weekly time slot. Students are kindly reminded that 48 hour’s notice is required to reschedule or cancel sessions.
Lancing HorseBall Team
HorseBall is a discipline that allows both players and horses to engage in a fun and thrilling team game. It can be played by anyone on any kind of horse or pony, making it especially attractive to riders looking for a new challenge and riding goal. The game can help to improve communication and teamwork between horse and rider, strengthening the bond between the pair and improving their overall performance in other equestrian disciplines. It can help improve the horse’s agility, balance, and coordination, and is a fun and exciting way to provide a social and competitive outlet for equestrians.
Enrichment and Extension
The Equestrian Centre has also provided an additional and valuable resource for pupils considering careers in biology, veterinary sciences and also ecology. In order to enable pupils to spend quality time with their horse while embracing other aspects of College life, the Lancing College Equestrian Centre offers a choice of livery packages which can be tailored to suit individual requirements and existing commitments. For more information and availability, please contact Amy Baker, Equestrian Centre Director, on 01903 763815.
