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 most afternoons and Sarah teaching in the mornings, we also offer weekend lessons.

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.  During 2008 David rejoined the British Reining Team who narrowly missed out on a bronze medal and was the trailblazer for the team at the FEI World Reining Championship. David is one of a very small number of instructors in the country who have passed their UKCC/EQL Level 3 Certificate in Coaching.

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. 
 
PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY -
Unfortunately it has been necessary to introduce the following policy.
Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged to the client in full.
As weekend lessons are at a premium, we may ask for payment in advance of lesson.
  

We offer different types of lesson: (From 1st January 2010 the follow prices apply and all INCLUDE VAT)

  • One hour (50 minutes riding) lesson on our lesson horses - cost £47.50 per person.
  • Half hour lesson on our lesson horses - cost £32.50 per person
  • One hour (50 minutes riding) one to one lesson on your own horse - cost £37.00
Specialist Reining Lessons
We are able to give specialist reining lessons on one of our highly trained International Reining Horses.   These lessons are limited to individuals who David and Sarah have assessed and can only be booked after an initial assessment lesson on one of our Schoolmaster lesson horses.  Cost: £80 per lesson.


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: £50.00 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 ( Monday, 14 December 2009 )
 
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