Western Riding Lessons with Sovereign Quarter Horse
Western Riding Lessons

The Mead Family After Their First Western Riding Lesson
Dear David and Sarah,
What can I say you have renewed my faith in 'horsey' people. I have never seen my daughter enjoy a lesson so much and to see her cantering not crying was fantastic. It was a wonderful experience the money box is out counting up for her own quarter horse. The johdpurs out and jeans in.Poor Della having to put up with me on board i was thoroughly enjoying just seeing sophie have such a wonderful time.My husband has never really commented about riding before ..cant seem to shut him up now!!!!! What you have is very special. You will be seeing a lot of us from now on  .......... Thank you  
Jane Paul Sophie and Tom Mead
 

Quality Teaching
We offer riding lessons for all abilities, from the complete beginner to the more experienced rider either on our specially trained horses or the customers own horse. 

Arena
The Venue
All our lessons are held in our new quality, purpose built arena.  We are a licensed riding establishment with the Cambridgeshire County Council and fully covered by public liability insurance so whatever your level of riding, you can be sure you are in good hands. Due to the fact that SQH is a leading competition yard, and a well known stud David and Sarah share teaching between them, with David teaching Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.  Sarah teaches the Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.  Weekend teaching is

David Deptford
Your Instructors
David Deptford has been teaching all levels of riders for many years and is unfailingly patient and knowledgeable. He is foremost an educator, of both you and your horse, whether you are new to riding and want to learn the basics for a Ranch Holiday, or with a view to eventually having your own horse.
 
If you are more experienced and hoping to show your horse, or even add new skills, he will tailor your lessons to your own aims and ambitions.

David's pupils over the years have excelled in western competitions, such as Reining, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Halter and showmanship as well as English events such as Dressage. They even excel in just enjoying their horses. All of which are important.

Sarah Deptford is an accomplished horsewoman in her own right, having grown up showing ponies, working at a well known show pony yard.  Having converted to western riding when she met David, Sarah is ideally placed to help make the transistion from "English".  Sarah has produced and shown horses both in the UK and overseas in all events with considerable success.

Group Lessons
No Stress Lessons
We always teach in a friendly, natural and educational way. No shouting, no stress! We aim to make your lessons an enjoyable experience. 
 
   
We offer different types of lesson: (From 1st January 2008 the follow prices apply and all INCLUDE VAT at 17.5%)

  • One hour (50 minutes riding) lesson on our lesson horses - cost £40.00 per person.
  • Half hour lesson on our lesson horses - cost £27.50 per person
  • One hour (50 minutes riding) one to one lesson on your own horse - cost £35.00
  • One hour (50 minutes riding) shared lessons up to 2 people on your own horse - cost £30.00 each
Western Lesson Vouchers
We also offer Western Riding Vouchers that are an ideal birthday or christmas present, a western themed card with envelope is the perfect gift for anyone.  Cost: £42.50 per voucher including VAT - card, envelope and first class postage

to buy your own western riding voucher click on the below button

To discuss your requirements and book your lesson, you can contact us either by email or telephone.

Halter Prep Clinic
Clinics
We also regular clinics throughout the year, both for general Western Riding, or even specialist clinics, such as our very popular Halter Prep Clinic that is aimed at Youngsters facing their first show season. check our events list to see forthcoming dates.  You can bring your own horse, or ride one of ours.

TESTIMONIALS

lewisecshow2_2007 Hollie Wright and Jays Hotshot Story

"Following too many riding tumbles, and “heart in the mouth moments” over my 20 year “English style” riding career I had hung up my riding hat for good……….. until I met Gunner.  Gunner was my first experience of an American quarter horse.  David, of Sovereign Quarter Horses gently took Gunner through his paces, at this stage I was just a passenger, but I was wowed with the ride. David patiently taught me over the next few months how to “spin” and then to “stop”, each of these movements take only the slightest move from the rider, it really was breathtaking.

A year on and I am now the proud owner of Jays Hotshot Story (Lewis to his mates) a stunning sorrel gelding bred by Sovereign Quarter horses.  We recently enjoyed our first AQHA event where Lewis won best aged gelding amongst other placings.  The whole “Sovereign experience” from first ride to quarter horse ownership has been a complete pleasure".

Photo: NRH Photography



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Last Updated ( Sunday, 27 April 2008 )
 
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