3 Day Confidence Camp - Warminster WILTSHIRE

CONFIDENCE CAMP AT DOWNLANDS EQUESTRIAN.

May 2nd to 4th 2025

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  use a variety of mental strategies to help you rediscover your confidence.

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 fun while making lasting friendships. Why not come and join us?

 Arrive Friday morning and settle your horse in.  Light lunch and welcome chat, followed by your first unmounted confidence session (which includs a short introduction to hypnotherapy for riders).  Friday afternoon all riders will have a flatwork lesson in their groups. Dinner in the evening and a demo.   

 Saturday morning breakfast is followed by  polework for fun sessions.  A light lunch is is provided plus a session on dealing with the 'what ifs'.  Afternoon jumping.  Height will depend on the group, starting at very low crosspoles.  (You do not have to jump if you don't wish to, we will organise a group to continue with poles on the ground if needed).  Saturday we have some professional massage practitioners coming in and you can book your massage!  (This is charged separately from camp).  A BBQ meal will be provided on Saturday. 

 Sunday morning breakfast is followed by group lessons with the option of x-country jumping.  A light lunch will be provided.  Afternoon we will have session on how to produce your own hypnotherapy for confidence recording, plus an action plan so you can make sure you have all the necessary confidence skills to take home with you.  Camp ends at 4pm on Sunday.

Cost for the Camp: £350
This includes all lessons, permanent stabling, bedding (straw), hay, demos, confidence strategies sessions, food 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).
• Tea, coffee, and soft drinks available throughout the day, with food available for purchase from The Giddy Gallop, which will be onsite.
• 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.
• Head/neck/shoulder/body massage can be booked with our wonderful visiting professional massage therapists! (Charged separately).
• Rider packs included.
• Demonstrations.
• 'Wash & Glow' availability! Treat your horse to a hot wash & solarium for £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 and use our showers, toilet and kitchen.
• B&B: For accommodation nearby, you can contact Louise at Downlands Cottage Bed & Breakfast on 07501069765.
• Foxy Equestrian clothing shop onsite.

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!

#ConfidenceCamp #DownlandsEquestrian #RideWithConfidence 

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

Downlands Yarm Manager & Instructor:  Sophie Sacco 

With a lifelong involvement in equestrianism, beginning in early childhood, I have gained extensive experience across diverse disciplines, including hunting, eventing, and racing, as well as working as a freelance groom.  This practical background has provided me with hands-on expertise in riding and handling a wide range of horses.