| EQUINETOURISM.CO.UK - RACKENFORD EQUESTRIAN & HEALING CENTRE - Devon |
Horse Riding & Healing at Rackenford Equestrian & Healing Centre |
A friendly, relaxed environment for riders of all levels... |
RACKENFORD EQUESTRIAN & HEALING CENTRE
Liz Loader BHSAI (Regd)
Blindwell Farm, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8ER
Telephone 01884 881444
|
|
Welcome to Rackenford Equestrian & Healing Centre |
Rackenford Equestrian Centre opened in May 1999 and is located on founder Liz Loader and her husband Martin's 100 acre dairy farm - which is situated in beautiful Devon countryside, on the edge of Rackenford Moor, two miles from the village. The centre offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, where clients feel they can talk to Liz and staff about their ambitions, options and progress.
There is fun, informative instruction on well schooled horses - or on clients own horses in dressage or show jumping. Rackenford offers training for British Horse Society examinations and dressage courses.
  
Left to right: Casanova, Keepsake Casanova
Photographs left: Fiona Crawford, middle; Ian Burns; right: Martin Hill
|
Liz Loader BHSAI (Regd) |
Liz Loader competed successfully as a child and continues to do so when teaching allows. Liz trained locally, initially, with Sue Marshall at Greenham Equestrian Centre (unfortunately now closed). Other training was taken at Bicton College, Huntley and Talland Equestrian Centres. Liz started her career at Greenham. She also taught at local pony clubs for residential camps and rallies.
Since Rackenford has been established, Liz has taught mainly from here - where she teaches Pony Club members, local Riding Club, private clients on their own horses, as well as clients using the riding school.
Liz is a registered instructor with the British Horse Society. This means that she abides by a code of conduct when teaching, has an up to date First Aid at Work certificate, has attended a Good Practice and Child Protection workshop and keeps up to date with new teaching techniques.
At present, Liz is competing her horse, Kasanova, who is a thoroughbred x trakener, in dressage. He has had little competition experience but has been successful at Preliminary Level in every competition since March 2006. He is working at Novice Level with some lateral movement at home. The plan is to continue his progress through the levels.
|
Worthawink: Everyone's dream of a special horse, eventer, showjumper and mum
|
| Liz Loader's Teaching Approach: Liz teaches groups or private lessons and treats each horse/rider partnership as an individual combination. Liz discusses any problems the rider is having with themselves or their horse, or both, or it might be to improve the partnership. Liz will help the rider with a progressive plan in the direction they wish to go. Liz is also able to offer school horses for adults or older teenager riders to improve and learn new riding skills, jumping or understanding how to ride your horse into a more correct outline, improving communication and feel with the horse. Liz is also able to offer healing to horses which enables her to have a deeper understanding of the horse. This has proved very useful while teaching, and can also help with behaviour problems, past traumas or just the wellbeing of your horse. |
The Facilities |
Large Floodlit Outdoor Arena...
40m x 25m in a sheltered position. Available for hire.
Stabling...
Large, well-ventilated stables in an enclosed yard.
Jumps ...
Show jumps and small selection of cross country jumps for summer use
All Year Turnout ...
When ground conditions allow
Office ...
Where you can find information on competitions, courses and events
Refreshments...
Hot drinks and small snacks available
|
Guinevere |
Courses & Training |
Courses
Dressage Course starting Monday 3 March 2008 for 10 weeks. Prelim and Novice levels. Please call Liz for details.
Training
Rackenford can help prepare you for British Horse Society Examinations and also Exam Assessments.
BHS Examination Passes...
Congratulations to the following students who have passed their BHS Stages after training at Rackenford:
July 2006
Gabby Coney - BHS PT & BHS Stage 3, and who will now become a BHSAI.
Sally Hyde - BHS Stage 1 and Stage 2 Horse Care
Warwick Jones - BHS Stage 2 Riding
September 2006
Tracey Downs and Lucy Coffin - BHS Stage 1
October 2006
Emma Crabb - BHS Stage 1
June 2007
Pip Stevenson
(BHS Stage 1) BHS Stage 2 Ridden
Zoe Radley (Aged 15 yrs) BHS Stage 1
July 2007
Lee Thwaites passed BHS Stage 1
|
Globetrotter - Hanoverian stallion |
Competitions |
Rackenford will be holding Open Dressage competitions through the summer, weather permitting. Watch this space for dates.
|
|
| Liz Loader - Animal Healer and Communicator |
Distant Healing for horses and doges using either mane, tail or photo
Liz has a natural gift for Healing, which is a laying on of hands, non-intrusive natural and powerful method that uses the universal energy and love that is all around us. All animals are very receptive to healing because they intuitively know when something is right for them and that it could help. Natural Healing, although not a cure all, can offer in some cases instant relief from a mental, emotional or physical condition or experience.
The areas where Liz has found Healing to help:-
Allergies, Arthritic conditions, Behaviour problems, Grief, Injury, Moving home/change of owner, Past Trauma , Stress.
Please contact Liz personally to discuss your individual requirements - Tel. 01884 881451 or email liz.loader@supanet.com
|
|
Equestrian Facilities at Rackenford
|
Stabling Description:
|
Yes |
14 wooden stables |
| Size of stables: |
|
12' x 17' and 12'6"x12'6" |
| Utility boxes (if any) and description |
No |
|
| Electricity and water supply: |
Yes |
Details to be confirmed |
| Feed store facilities: |
Yes |
Details to be confirmed |
| Tack room facilities: |
Yes |
Details to be confirmed |
| Common room facilities: |
No |
|
| Bedding: |
Yes |
Straw and shavings |
| Hay and Haylage |
Yes |
To be confirmed |
Turn Out Description:
(Fencing, water, pasture etc)
|
Yes |
There is all year turnout, ground conditions permitting. Fencing is a combination of hedging, electric fencing and post and rail. |
| Field shelter facilities: |
No |
|
| Exercise Area: |
Yes |
40m x 25m outdoor arena |
| Jumping/cross country facilities: |
Yes |
Show jumps. |
| Out riding: |
Yes |
Quiet lanes, beautiful countryside, close to Rackenford Moor. |
| Escorted Rides: |
No |
|
| Parking and turning: |
Yes |
There is hard standing for parking. |
| Yard Security: |
Yes |
There is 24 hour supervision and the stables are located next to the house. The owners live on site. |
| Workshops, tuition, courses, activities: |
Yes |
See section above and please contact Rackenford for dates and details. |
| Disabled facilities |
No |
There none at present although there is easy access for disabled visitors. |
| Vet and farrier arrangements |
Yes |
It is normal for several clients to share the cost of visits for routine veterinary treatments, to save costs. The farrier visits every seven weeks, with visits in between for any lost shoes or foot problems. |
| Other information |
|
|
| Prices & Terms |
Yes |
Please contact Rackenford for details. |
CONTACT
RACKENFORD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
CLICK HERE to email
rackenfordequestrian@supaworld.com
|
RACKENFORD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Liz Loader BHSAI (Regd)
Blindwell Farm, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8ER
Telephone 01884 881444
|
How to get to Rackenford Equestrian Centre
From M5, junction 27, take exit to Tiverton and Barnstaple, A361. Follow dual carriageway until end (7 miles) to Tiverton. At roundabout take 2nd exit towards Rackenford and Barnstaple, A361. Follow A361 for 61/2 miles until junction called "Two Gates Cross"(ignore signs on left to Rackenford) At this junction turn right towards Woodburn and Bickham. Follow road to left for 1/4 of a mile, Rackenford Equestrian Centre will be found on right.
From Barnstaple follow A361 towards Tiverton for approximately 25 miles until junctioncalled "Two Gates Cross". At this junction turn left towards Woodburn and Bickham, follow road to left for 1/4 of a mile, Rackenford Equestrian Centre will be found on right.
|
HOME PAGE
To advertise and become a subscriber to www.equinetourism.co.uk CLICK HERE
ADVERTISE on EQUINETOURISM.CO.UK - Click here
HOME
PAGE
email: marketing@equinetourism.co.uk
Telephone 00 44 (0) 1984 640668
Happy Horses Ltd, Lower Sminhays Farm, Brendon Hill, Watchet, Somerset TA23
0LG
www.equinetourism.co.uk is owned by Happy Horses Ltd
Full worldwide copyright and all rights retained ©2004-2007 ongoing Happy Horses Ltd. Please read our Disclaimer
|
