BHS North West Camp - Information - Aintree Racecourse: 8 - 10 August 2021
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BHS North West Camp -
Information
Aintree Racecourse: 8 - 10 August 2021
As the date races closer, come and join us at our annual BHS
North West Camp, exclusively for BHS Gold Members. Held in the
grounds of the inspiring Aintree Racecourse.
With opportunities for riders to experience expert coaches, have
some fun with like minded people and an exclusive opportunity to
test out Aintree’s gallops there’s no reason not to join us!
Read on to find out about...
• What to Expect
• Costs & What’s Included
• Meet our Coaches & Experts
• Stabling & Accommodation
• Timetable
What to Expect...
Whether you are a regular competitor or a happy hacker, our
expert coaches will tailor sessions to meet your needs. You will be
in groups determined by the experience and confidence levels of
both horse and rider. You can tell us about yourself and your
horse at the time of booking, so please provide as much
information as possible.
Riders will experience 4 hours of coached ridden sessions during
the camp, delivered by our BHS Accredited Professional Coaches
in both flatwork and jumping. Please note ‘jumping’ is not a
requirement to attend this camp, the emphasis of these sessions
will be on the other elements of riding a show jumping course not
the jump itself. Our industry experts will deliver thought provoking
talks and fun fitness practical sessions to get you fine tuning your
technique, with your horse’s health and happiness at the centre of
your own improvement.
Topping off the camp will be the opportunity to compete in a no
pressure Dressage test and Show Jumping Clear Round (you
decide the level of each) with rosettes for all competitors. Followed
by an exclusive opportunity to pick up the pace or cool off on
Aintree’s all weather gallops! Your horse will enjoy the luxury of
Aintree’s race yard stables whilst you rest your head in the Jockeys
Accommodation with a comfy bed at the end of the day or, if you
prefer, the comfort of your own lorry (hook up & Accommodation
spaces are limited).
The emphasis of camp is to improve knowledge and skill; after
working hard you will enjoy, great food, fantastic facilities and
overall fun and enjoyment!
This training camp will run from 4pm on Sunday to 6pm on
Tuesday. There is already keen interest and as numbers are strictly
limited, early booking is strongly advised.
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Cost & Whats Included...
• 2 nights accommodation
• 2 nights stabling including 2 bales of shavings
• 24 hour stable manager on site to monitor horses throughout
camp so you can enjoy your non ridden activities with peace
of mind.
• All meals including hot food, served in ‘Topham’s Café’
• 4 hours of coached ridden session
• Dressage feedback sheets & rosettes
• Access to Aintree’s All Weather Gallops during allotted
time slots
• Rider Pilates session with qualified equine and human
physiotherapist
• Equine desensitisation session from expert mounted police
trainer
• Nutritional consultation, feeding advice, accurate weight
measuring with equine weigh bridge.
• Evening Demonstration
• Fun Quiz
Costs for camp 2021
• Booking individually (Electric Hook Up) £305
• Booking individually (Accommodation Included) £335
A £55 non refundable deposit will secure your place.
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Meet our Coaches...
Jo Birkbeck,
BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach (BHSII)
Jo completed her BHSII and furthered her training with Sylvia Loch,
founder of the Classical Riding Club in the UK. Jo also trained and
certified as a Monty Roberts Instructor during her time spent training
and riding in California. Jo is an experienced and fun instructor who
regularly trains, rides and produces horses using her extensive
knowledge of horse behavior. Her main aim is to help horses and riders
to gain the confidence to achieve their goals at all levels. Jo will be
delivering our flat sessions and giving dressage feedback.
Rachel Galley,
BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach in
Complete Horsemanship (BHSII)
Rachel is an experienced coach catering for all levels of
riders from grassroots to competition and BHS assessment
preparation. Rachel regularly competes in affiliated Dressage and
Showjumping with her home produced horse. She enjoys working
with riders and horses to help develop better balance, gain
confidence and build happy partnerships to achieve better results
whilst having fun. Rachel will be delivering our jump sessions.
All Coaches delivering mounted sessions at Camp are BHS
Accredited Professional Coaches which means that they have
professional BHS qualifications, attend regular Safeguarding &
Protecting Children courses and are First Aid trained, DBS checked
as well as being fully insured. They also attend CPD a minimum of
every year.
Safety
Riding hats & body protectors must meet current safety
standards. For current standards please visit
www.bhs.org.uk/headwear
www.bhs.org.uk/body-protectors
Body protectors which comply with current standards are
recommended to be worn, but at your own discretion. If
you would prefer to wear an Air Jacket for any of the riding
element please notify your coach at the start of your session.
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Meet our Experts...
Equine Desensitisation with Lindsay Gaven
National Mounted Police Advanced Instructor and Assessor and
BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach
This session will lead you through important questions such as where does your training start
and look to at how to achieve the mythical ‘bomb proof horse’.
“I work with various types of horses everyday in my profession as a mounted police trainer
and also as a BHS freelance coach, there is no such thing as a bomb proof horse, but there
is a horse which is well trained, and you know well. There will always be something your
horse doesn’t like but if you train your horse well and consistently, they will answer any
question you ask.”
Every situation is a training opportunity, this session will start you on your road to training
your horse consistently and clearly to maximise positive behavior in any situation.
Rider Pilates with Horizons Physiotherapy with Gabby McGraw
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy, ACPAT (Cat A) HCPC
Reg)
Specialising in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Gabby has gone on to study a Masters
degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy to give her an all round understanding of both horse and
rider. Further qualifications include Pilates, Acupuncture, Musculoskeletal Medicine and
Strength and Conditioning.
Gabby is passionate about achieving the best from both horse and rider. She will deliver a
non ridden balance session which will incorporate many Pilates elements specific to riding,
working on exercises that can be replicated in the saddle. Hand outs with take home
exercises will be provided so you can continue your practices at home.
We are lucky to have Gabby as she is currently Physiotherapist for Great Britain Ice Hockey,
regularly travelling with the team to world championships and international events. Her
clinical, Physiotherapeutic approach to coaching will be a great asset to this year’s camp.
Nutritional Consultation with Carrie Newman
Competition and Leisure Horse Nutritionist
Carrie has been a rider and horse owner for 23 years. Throughout her younger years she
competed regularly through Pony Club in Area teams and now enjoys the happy hacking life
with her 15 year old warmblood Zander. Attending Myerscough College and Warwickshire
College Carrie extensively studied Equine subjects and has worked for Spillers for 4 years.
She thoroughly enjoys meeting owners and their horses and helping them live the Spillers
ethos which is ‘making a better world for horses’.
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Stabling & Accommodation
Arrival is on Sunday 8 August
between 4pm and 6pm.
The Venue Vaccinations
Campers will have exclusive use of the International Arena Please ensure all passports and vaccinations against equine
comprising of a Main Arena (70m x 30m) and Warm influenza are up to date before attending Camp. Horses are
Up Arena (55m x 20m) both surfaced with Andrews Bowen required to have had at the very least the first 2 vaccinations within
Pro-Wax. A full course of show jumps including fillers and the vets specified timescales. In addition all horses must have
dressage letters to use during ridden sessions. received a booster vaccination within the 6 months prior to arriving
at the stables, but must not have had any vaccination in the 6
Stabling days prior to arriving. Horses with out of date vaccinations will not
Horses will be stabled on the race yard, every stable has its own be permitted on to the site and you will be turned away without
small storage area but possessions are stored here or in trailers/ refund.
horseboxes at your own risk. Aintree will provide a 24hour stable
manager who will be on site to support the safety of horses Accommodation - electric hook up
attending camp. There are 10 electric hook up pitches for those wishing to stay in
their own horse box live in compartment. These will be allocated
2 bales of shavings will be provided for your stay, if you would like
on a first come first served basis so please select this option on
more please indicate this on your booking form. You are welcome
your booking form. You will have access to toilets and showers on
to bring bags to take home any leftover bedding from your stable!
site.
Hay/Haylage, hard feed or alternative bedding will not be
provided. You will need to bring with you, wheelbarrows, mucking Accommodation - Jockeys Rooms
out equipment, water buckets, haynets etc. No grass turnout or The recently renovated jockeys accommodation provides a comfy
grazing in hand is available whilst at Camp. Owners will have bed for the evening with fresh linen provided. Each room contains
access to 3 wash down areas with hot and cold hosing. four beds with personal lockable storage and ample shared toilet
and bathroom facilities.
Catering
Hostel accommodation will only be available if the restrictions re
The cost of camp will include 3 meals per day and refreshments
Covid-19 allow at the time of the camp, numbers may be limited
throughout. We will only cater for those booked on to Camp. If you
and involve only single/household only occupancy. If restrictions
have any dietary requirement please state this on your booking
are in place only 14 rooms will be available and will be allocated
form.
on a first come basis.
Timetable
Please note that the itinerary below is for guidance and timings
will differ depending on your group, please note each group will
experience all of the elements below.
Sunday 8 August
16:00-18:00 Arrival
18:00 Welcome & Introductions
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Quiz
Monday 9 August
07:00 Feed & Stable Duties
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 - 12:00 Lessons/Pilates/Equine Nutrition
12:00 Lunch
13:00 - 16:00 Lessons/Equine Nutrition
16:00 Stable Duties
17:00 Dinner
19:00 Demo
Tuesday 10 August
07:00 Feed & Stable Duties
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 - 12:00 Lessons/Competition/Desensitisation/Gallops
12:00 Lunch
13:00 - 16:00 Lessons/Competition/Gallops/Stable Duties
16:00 Depart
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