TRAINING

"No one can teach riding so well as a horse" - CS Lewis

Regular Training for GDG Members

  • Lessons are usually kept to groups of three
  • Please keep the venues tidy and clear all droppings from the car parks
  • Cost is currently £22 per session, which must be paid by BACS at time of booking 
  • GDG Bank - Clydesdale | 82-63-10 | 00223001
  • Bookings via Gillian Peters, Linsay Welsh or for Wednesday evenings book direct with Jean Stephen (see below)

Regular Training & Test Training

Dates are noted here, on our GDG Facebook page and messenger group and last minute spaces often become available, advertised on Facebook. Please book Friday mornings & test training with Gillian Peters directly -pollysmudge@btinternet.com . For weekend training please book direct with Linsay Welsh - linsaywelsh@gmail.com

February 2026 

6th - Friday morning Flatwork with Jean Stephen @ The Cabin EC

13th - Friday morning Flatwork with Julia Gourley @ The Cabin EC

20th - Friday morning Polework with Stephen Cruickshank @ The Cabin EC 

22nd - Sunday morning Polework with  Niamh Meehan @ The Cabin EC (email linsaywelsh@gmail.com to book)

27th - Friday morning Flatwork with Niamh Meehan @ The Cabin EC 

 

March 2026

6th - Friday morning Flatwork with Jean Stephen @ The Cabin EC

13th - Friday morning Polework  with Julia Gourley @ The Cabin EC 

20th - Friday morning Flatwork with Stephen Cruickshank @ The Cabin EC

 27th - Friday morning Flatwork with Niamh Meehan @ The Cabin EC

29th - Sunday morning Polework with Julia Gourley @ The Cabin EC (email linsaywelsh@gmail.com to book)

 

Wednesday Evening Training

This training is organised by committee member and instructor Jean Stephen.

The first session starts at 6pm and the second session follows on at 7pm at The Cabin Equestrian Centre unless stated otherwise. Last minute spaces will be advertised on our Facebook page or messenger group.

There are three riders in each group at £22 per person.

​Please contact Jean directly on 07718 315834 to book.

GDG Camps 

Watch this space for 2026 camp dates!

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