Question 1

Is there a rider age limit to attend?

Accepted Answer

Minimum age is 12 to attend, with no upper limit to age!

Question 2

Do I have to ride to a certain level to attend?

Accepted Answer

To attend a Fancy Footwork Equestrian clinic you must be fully in control of the horse that you are riding in a group situation in walk, trot and canter.

Question 3

Do I have to canter in the clinic?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no obligation to canter either in the warm up or in the clinic itself. However you do need to be able to canter incase and unexpected situation arises.

Question 4

Does my horse need to be vaccinated to attend a clinic?

Accepted Answer

Horses must be fully upto date with routine vaccinations to attend a clinic.

Question 5

My horse doesn't always like other horses, can I still attend?

Accepted Answer

Please make your coach aware at the beginning of the session if your horse objects to other horses being close to it, so they can inform the other riders in your group and ensure they give your horse maximum space while passing.

Question 6

Can I bring my young/green horse to a clinic?

Accepted Answer

Horses need to be a minimum of 4 years of age to attend a polework clinic.

If you are planning to bring a young or inexperienced horse to a clinic and you aren’t sure how it will behave, please email Fancy Footwork Equestrian before you make a booking to discuss.

Fancyfootworkequestrian@gmail.com

Question 7

Do you allow stallions to attend clinics?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunatly we don't allow stallions at this time, the only exeption to this is if you book all 4 spaces in a clinic with friends who know and are happy riding alongside a stallion.

Question 8

What safety equiptment do I have to wear?

Accepted Answer

It is a condition of booking that you wear a riding hat that complies with the current safety standards at all times when riding at a Fancy Footwork Equestrian clinic. Body protectors are optional.

Question 9

My horse is retired, can I still attend, but do the session in hand instead of riding him?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, all clinics are conducted as ridden sessions with the exception of pole parties which can be discussed further to possibly include some in hand sessions.

Question 10

I am pregnant, can I still attend a clinic?

Accepted Answer

If you are pregnant and wish to take part in a clinic, please email Fancy Footwork Equestrian prior to booking your place, so that this can be discussed and relevant enquiries can be made with insurance companies to check that you are covered to attend.

Question 11

What tack is required?

Accepted Answer

Please note that to attend a clinic run by Fancy Footwork Equestrian all horses must wear a correctly fitting saddle and bridle for the duration of the session. Bare back pads and bitless bridles are permitted, however rope halters and similar are not and the horses can not be ridden bareback.

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