Bucks Meadow
Riding School
Long established, family run riding school conveniently located near Watford, Bushey and Harrow overlooking open countryside yet just 5 minutes walk from Bushey Station with frequent train & bus services.
We cater for adults and children from 3 years old with a wide selection of ponies and horses to suit all ages and standards of rider. We teach gentle horsemanship without the need for whips. All the ponies and horses are voice trained and will respond to simple commands.
We practise natural horsemanship – all the horses and ponies live out in peer groups. In summer they have grassy fields and in winter secure sheltered yards. The only time they come in to the stables is when they are wanted for riding lessons or if at any time they are unwell.
training methods
Many old fashioned methods of training horses involve punishment and reward. Natural horsemanship methods create an environment where the horse chooses the right behaviour and is praised for his correct choice.
Riders are taught how to sit correctly and safely on the horse and that their posture and position will affect the way the horse can move. Sitting incorrectly will impede the horse’s action. Wooden riders create wooden horses and wooden horses do not move! Our horses are gentle and responsive. Learn to sit quietly and give clear signals that the horse can easily understand. We believe that less is more.
site info
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