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Ardgowan Riding Centre
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| Introduction |
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Ardgowan Riding Centre is ideally situated to offer a variety of riding activities. The riding school is located at the former Home Farm of Ardgowan Estate in converted farm buildings. The hacking available is in the private grounds of the estate with both beach and country views. The large arena plays host to weekly unaffiliated jumping evenings.
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Ardgowan Riding Centre
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Bankfoot Farm
Inverkip
Greenock
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PA16 0DT
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| Directions |
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Ardgowan Riding Centre is located at Bankfoot Farm on the A78 between Greenock and Inverkip.
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Number of Outdoor Schools...
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Outdoor Floodlit...............
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Outdoor School Details..........
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40x60/20x40/20x25
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Number of Indoor Schools.....
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Indoor School Details............
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Tack Shop..............................
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Secure Tack Room............
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Changing Facilities................
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Lecture Room...................
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Show Jumping Paddock.........
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All Weather Gallop............
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Horse Walker........................
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XC Course........................
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Hacking.................................
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Hacking Details
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Beautiful hacking through private country estate.
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Other Facilities
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A Hunter Trials course is under construction.
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| Accreditation |
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BHS Approved
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Number BHS Qualified
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4
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Details
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2 @ Stage 3/ 1 @ Stage 2/ 1 @ BHSAI
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Number Other Qualified
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1
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Details
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Skills Seeker Scheme
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Breaking...............................
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Camps.............................
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Clipping................................
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Day Rides........................
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DIY/Grass Livery...................
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Exam Centre...................
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Exam Training.......................
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Full Livery........................
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Fun Days..............................
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Part Livery.......................
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Pub Rides.............................
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RDA Friendly....................
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Schooling.............................
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Shows.............................
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Stable Management.............
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Transport........................
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Working Livery.....................
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| Horses and Ponies |
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Total Horses and Ponies
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Available for school use
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Horse Details
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Total number of horses - 47, of which 15 are available for school use. A selection of horse/ponies to suit all levels.
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Basic Riding Skills.................
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Adult Beginners................
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Show Jumping.....................
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Dressage.........................
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Cross Country.....................
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Western..........................
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Driving.................................
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Side-Saddle.....................
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| Prices |
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Typical prices...
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Adult Group Hour
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?12.00
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Child Group Hour
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?12.00
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Private Lesson - ½ hr from
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?8.00
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Discount schemes
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| Restrictions |
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Minimum Age
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6 years old
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Maximum Weight
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14 stones
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| Further Details |
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Pony walks for under 6 years old - £5.00
Weekly Unaffiliated jumping - Thursday nights.
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| Courses |
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Training available towards BHS exams.
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New Rider does not recommend, approve or endorse any particular school. Potential customers should be aware that facilities and prices change over time and this listing may not reflect the current situation.
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