{"product_id":"western-experience-day-friday-5th-of-june-2026","title":"Western Experience Day – Friday 5th of June 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Western Experience days are a fantastic way to introduce yourself to western riding or even to improve your existing skills!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs\"\u003eYou will start with breakfast in our onsite café where you will meet the team, followed by a ridden demonstration from our riders.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eYou will then ride for around an hour before untacking and having lunch, which is provided in our café. After lunch, we teach you how to lasso before having another riding session. We then finish the day with tea\/coffee and cake.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eThere will be three UKCC qualified instructors teaching you, David and Sarah Deptford and Olivia Lochhead. The riding sessions will run from 10am until 4pm, covering the basics of western riding and dependent on riding experience and progression during the sessions, some other western manoeuvres will be covered.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiding experience required:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll beginner\/first time horse riders must have attended a one hour lesson with us prior to the experience day so we can ensure we have the right horse for you on the day. Please book this ASAP as we regularly book up months in advance. You do not need to have any prior western riding experience for the experience day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these days include 2-3 hours of riding, we recommend that you are of a reasonable level of fitness and in full health\/not recovering from any major injuries or health conditions so that you are able to take part in the full day and make the most of your time in the saddle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether the Western Experience Day is for you or have any questions, please email us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT LIMIT: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner\/Novice Riders – 14 stone,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced Riders – 15 stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGE LIMIT: \u003c\/strong\u003e18 years +\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Western Experience Day","offer_id":56277385675138,"sku":null,"price":221.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/5204\/6773\/files\/DSC_1225_4e28d8d1-87e6-42b6-a115-8d7891d8af35.jpg?v=1769526161","url":"https:\/\/sovereignquarterhorses.com\/products\/western-experience-day-friday-5th-of-june-2026","provider":"Sovereign Quarter Horses","version":"1.0","type":"link"}