What We Offer

The Arrow Equestrian Centre offers a quiet haven where the high standards of Classical Riding are promoted and maintained alongside a range of complementary techniques and therapies.

The Rider

Listening to the horse with your eyes, ears, body and heart is the first step to Classical Riding. To “listen” one must first learn to be “quiet” and this is only possible through a correctly balanced seat. Sue Nevill-Parker will help you to master the core skills of body awareness, balance and control so that you can ride with feel and sensitivity.

The Arrow Horses

The Arrow schoolmasters also play a key role in helping riders develop this correct “feel” for what is right and will enable students to experience the more advanced movements. Whether you are a complete beginner or have been riding for years, we have a horse that will teach you how to ride with elegance and finesse.

Your Horse

Your horse will also benefit from what Arrow has to offer, initially because he/she will appreciate your improved riding skills. However, students who bring their own horse with them enjoy the added benefit of working together with the Arrow teachers. TTEAM work and work in hand is an excellent way of improving trust and confidence between horse and rider and Arrow Equestrian is one of the few places to combine this work with true Classical Riding. Short term schooling livery is also available for horses belonging to Arrow students. Cost from £195 pw.

At Arrow Equestrian no horse is ever forced or fixed by gadgets or people.

The Facilities

The indoor school is approx 50m X 20m with extensive mirrors and a gallery. It is equipped with an excellent sound system and both hand held and radio microphones and is an excellent venue for medium sized lecture/demos and clinics. There is ample hard parking and stabling for visiting clients and their horses. The recently converted barn comprises a therapy room which is a quiet, open space for floor work, therapies and dismounted teaching sessions. It also has a TV and DVD/Video player and is large enough to accommodate 30 - 40 people for lectures and meetings. The library provides an area where you can browse through the large number of books, DVDs and videos or just chat, make a cup of tea or share a meal or a glass of wine with friends. And after a hard days riding, where better to relax than in the spa listening to your favourite music and letting the heat of the sauna or the bubbles of the hot tub soothe away any aches and pains. The on-site accommodation allows individuals and small groups to enjoy an equestrian mini break away from the stresses of work and home and indulge their passion for all things horsey.

Lessons

Sue Nevill-Parker specialises in lessons on the lunge, working on the rider’s position and the correct application of the aids. Even the most experienced rider will benefit from this work but once the basics have been mastered, riders will also benefit from working independently on a horse suitable to their level of experience. Lessons both on the flat and over jumps are usually on a one-to-one basis with many clients choosing to stay for several days taking 2 - 4 lessons a day.

Lessons cost £53 for 1 hour
£30 for a half session when combined with other techniques/lessons,
Discounts for Arrow members.

Booking Forms:

Alexander Technique

Philippa Morrell gives private lessons both at the Arrow Equestrian Centre and at her home in Hay on Wye.

Lessons Cost from £30

Feldenkrais Method and Pilates

Sarah Merriam Pierce teaches both techniques at Arrow Equestrian approx twice monthly and at her home base near Monmouth.

Lessons Cost from £30

Craniosacral Therapy

Viv Ray offers this relaxing and enlightening therapy at Arrow Equestrian once a month as well as from her home base in Garway.

Cost £15 for a horse, £45 for riders

Short courses and workshops are also available - see Workshops

Schooling Liveries

Most schooling problems can be worked through with regular lessons but sometimes additional work with a more experienced rider is beneficial. Sue and Anita can help you and your horse progress more easily with a period of consistent work over a few days or several weeks. The owner/rider is always fully involved in the process so both horse and rider can develop with confidence.

Short and Long Term Training Opportunities

Hands on training is invaluable "must have" experience for anyone who is thinking about making a career in horses. The work is physically demanding and not for the faint hearted but the rewards are great for anyone who really wishes to learn. Arrow Equestrian offers an extremely broad education and students can take full advantage of all the expertise on hand. Part-time work, regular lessons and accommodation packages can be arranged to suit.