Confidence Camps

CONFIDENCE CAMP AT DOWNLANDS EQUESTRIAN.

We are excited to announce a new Confidence Camp at Downlands Equestrian! This camp is designed to enhance your confidence, offering a welcoming and supportive environment where you can bond with your horse and enjoy a fantastic experience. Whether you're just starting out or working to overcome specific fears, this camp is for you.

Many of our riders come to camp feeling nervous about even mounting their horse, while others are anxious about cantering or jumping poles, but by the end of the weekend, all riders leave feeling more confident and positive. We take a gentle approach, using a variety of mental strategies to help you rediscover your love for riding.

Having organised these camps across the UK and Ireland for over 17 years, we are dedicated to nurturing positivity, building confidence, and helping riders have a blast while making lasting friendships. Why not come and join us?

Cost for the Camp: £350
This includes all lessons, permanent stabling, bedding (straw), hay, demos, food, confidence strategies sessions, and a rider pack.

Deposit: £100 (to be paid via BACS). The remaining balance is due 6 weeks before the camp. Non-riding friends or partners wishing to join the confidence sessions are welcome for £75 and can participate in any of the sessions. If you have someone who would like to join, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

What you can expect from a CHR Camp:

• Stabling in a modern, undercover barn, with bedding already provided.
• Group lessons that incorporate all the psychological work we cover.
• Lessons will include flatwork, poles, and jumping (you can opt for flatwork and poles if you prefer not to jump).
• Food is included.  
• Hook-up available for £15 per day (limited spaces).
• Access to both indoor and outdoor arenas, a cross-country course, and beautiful hacking trails.
• Rider psychology discussions covering mindfulness, NLP, hypnotherapy, and more.
• Rider packs included.
• Demonstrations.
• 'Wash & Glow' availability!  A wonderful hot wash and solarium treat for your horse.  £5.

Additional Information:

• Bedding (Straw): Stables will be fully bedded when you arrive, with more straw available throughout the camp.
• Hay: Included in the camp cost.
• Shower: Available for use at any time.
• Accommodation: There is no on-site accommodation, but you are welcome to bring your own tent or use your lorry or trailer, showers, toilets and kitchen.
• B&B: For accommodation nearby, you can contact Louise at Downlands Cottage Bed & Breakfast on 07501069765.

Questionnaire: We value your experience and want to make sure the camp is tailored to suit your needs. Keep an eye out for a friendly questionnaire that will arrive in your inbox. Your responses will help us customise the camp for the group, and this is one of the key ways we make our camps special!

We can't wait to see you there!

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DEPOSIT via BACS:

Amanda Kirtland-Page

Lloyds Bank

Business Account

30 90 49

01125408

Ref:  (your name) D1

Deposit only refundable if cancelled within 7 days of booking and cannot be passed onto another rider or held over, no exceptions.

Trainer:  Amanda Kirtland-Page

• Riding Instructor with over 35 years' experience.
• Accredited Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Counsellor & NLP Coach, specialising on working with horse riders for over 30 years.
• Competitor riding at BD Adv Medium level.
• Previously part of BD Southern and SW Home International teams, Inter-regional teams, inter-county teams.
• Ridden at International Level.
• Over 40 years working in the equine industry with top trainers, riders and horses in the UK, Malaysia & Singapore.
• Trained with Olympic 3 Day Event Rider, Bertie Hill
• Represented Singapore in the International Asian Games as part of the successful 3 Day Event Team in Bangkok and Singapore.
• Steeplechase and flat race amateur jockey in Singapore & Malaysia

Instructor:  Sophie Sacco 

CONFIDENCE CAMP AT LADY LUCK EQUESTRIAN!

Trainer:  Amanda Kirtland-Page

• Riding Instructor with over 35 years' experience.
• Accredited Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Counsellor & NLP Coach, specialising on working with horse riders for over 30 years.
• Competitor riding at BD Adv Medium level.
• Previously part of BD Southern and SW Home International teams, Inter-regional teams, inter-county teams.
• Ridden at International Level.
• Over 40 years working in the equine industry with top trainers, riders and horses in the UK, Malaysia & Singapore.
• Trained with Olympic 3 Day Event Rider, Bertie Hill
• Represented Singapore in the International Asian Games as part of the successful 3 Day Event Team in Bangkok and Singapore.
• Steeplechase and flat race amateur jockey in Singapore & Malaysia