What’s On @ CEC

Full Time Equine Courses

Find out more about the courses we offer by searching on our find a course page.

Helping out before and after lessons

We do ask where possible that you assist in the aftercare of your horse or pony. This helps you to develop a bond with the horse and develop your equine husbandry skills.

We run regular training sessions to assist with this; ask in the office for the next dates.

Upcoming Events

Equine Activity Sessions

Thursday 21 February | 1.30pm – 3pm

Thursday 29 May, Wednesday 6 August, Wednesday 20 August | 9.30am-11am

This is a non-ridden session designed to give students aged 9-11 years old (years 5-6 at school), an insight into college life and the world of horses. It has been designed for anyone who has a keen interest in horses and may want to pursue it as a career.

Please ensure you wrap up warm and bring wellington boots, as this is a practical activity day with lots of PONY FUN!

The afternoon will consist of grooming, a horse quiz, unmounted games, and a tack cleaning competition.

Only £15 per session! All participants will get a rosette at the end of the day.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing dovec@btc.ac.uk or by calling 01278 655023.

Luigi’s Activity Afternoons

Friday 21 February, Thursday 29 May, Wednesday 6 August & Wednesday 20 August | 1.30pm-3pm

This non-ridden session runs throughout the year. Luigi’s Club is open to anyone who has a keen interest in horses aged 11-14 years old (years 7-9 at school).

Designed to give an insight into college life and the world of horses. This activity is for those wanting to explore the Equine industry as a potential career.

We ask that you wrap up warm and bring wellingtons; this is a practical activity day with lots of PONY FUN!

The afternoon will consist of grooming, anatomy, rider fitness skills, and a tack cleaning competition.

Only £15 per session! All participants will get a rosette at the end of the day.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing equestriancentre@btc.ac.uk or by calling 01278 655023.

Introduction to the Cannington Equestrian Centre and Horse Care

Tuesday 25 February – Tuesday 18 March, 4.30pm-5.30pm, every Tuesday.

An excellent introduction to the Equine world for 14-16 year olds (years 9-11 at school) who are interested in pursuing a career in the Equestrian world, and are interested in studying at BTC in the near future.

This four-week short course will cover the basics of horse care and the fundamentals for the safe application of duties such as grooming, mucking out, tack cleaning and basic health checks.

Free of charge. Find out more about BTC’s After School Clubs.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing equestriancentre@btc.ac.uk or by calling 01278 655023.

BHS Changing Lives through Horses (CLTH) Day

Tuesday 8 July, 9.30-2.30pm

This is for current CLTH students, or students that may want to join the 2025 intake in September. The day will consist of grooming, handling and behaviour, as well as feeding and riding (weight dependent – please see booking terms).

CLTH aims to improve the lives of young people who, for various reasons, may need additional support, are disengaged, or disadvantaged, or at risk of becoming excluded from education.

Using horses as the inspiration for change, the programme provides an alternative and complementary learning environment to mainstream education. The skills developed through the programme meet the requirements of ongoing education and training, employers and participants.

The programme works to develop six key life skills through equestrian activity:

• Communication
• Confidence
• Building relationships
• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Perseverance.

There are two frameworks – the achieve awards and the explorers awards. Both offer horse care and ridden modules. Our bespoke programme at Cannington Equestrian Centre aims students towards integrating into further education in the College and developing further though the BTC Advantage.

The session includes a 40 min ride and care session and runs from 9.30am until 1.30pm.

£51 per session.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing equestriancentre@btc.ac.uk or by calling 01278 655023.

BTC Jumping Progression Club

Thursday 10 July, Thursday 24 July, Thursday 7 August, Thursday 21 August | 10am-3pm

Running over a course of four sessions, this course is for experienced riders who are able to confidently walk, trot, canter and jump 50cm.

The course runs over the summer, and you can join one session or all four to gain certification.

Riders who attend this course will ride twice daily in each session, and jump at least once, with one session working over poles and position, focussed on progressing skills and confidence in the saddle.

The sessions will begin by assessing current levels of rider ability. Riders will then be grouped into the right skillset for their progression. Our coaches will also be discovering what areas each rider would like to see personal growth within.

All riders will be supported through flat work skills, lateral work, independent riding, and pole sessions to support stability for jumping.

There will also be a daily learning module to support as much practical and hands-on time with the horses as possible.

Body protectors are compulsory. Only 6 spaces available.

£22 per session, or £80 for the full set.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing equestriancentre@btc.ac.uk or by calling 01278 655023.

BTC Equine Day Camp

Friday 18 July & Friday 25 July

For riders of all abilities who want to progress their skills and confidence in the saddle. The sessions will begin by assessing the level of each rider’s ability, who will then be grouped into the appropriate skill set for progression. Our coaches will also gain an idea from riders what areas they would like to work on.

These events are focussed on fine-tuning riding skills in preparation for the new term.

There will also be a daily care duty of allocated horses, such as grooming, skipping out and tacking up, feeding, and turning-out.

£32 per day. Each rider will receive a rosette.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing equestriancentre@btc.ac.uk or by calling 01278 655023.

BTC Keeping in Touch Days

Tuesday 29 July, Tuesday 5 August, Tuesday 12 August & Tuesday 19 August

Attendees will ride each day, focussing on progressing skills and confidence in the saddle. Riders will have the opportunity for a mini hack, flatwork sessions, and a mounted games session.

There will also be a daily learning module to support as much practical and hands-on time with the horses as possible.

Being a BTC student is about much more than gaining a qualification! It’s about getting involved, meeting new people, and making new friends. We aim to nurture your potential by providing guidance and assistance in your personal growth, conduct, and wellbeing. To assist you in this, we are inviting you to come along in the holidays and make the most of what BTC has to offer.

Just £16 per session.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing equestriancentre@btc.ac.uk or by calling 01278 655023.

BHS Events

BHS Career Training Morning

Every Wednesday

• BHS stage 2/3 Ride (10.30am – 11.30am)
• BHS stage 2/3 Care (11.30am – 12.30pm)
• 50 min ride – £25 per session
• 50 min care – £15 per session

BHS Upcoming Exam Dates

• BHS Stage 2 – 15/04/2025
• BHS Stage 2 Teach – 16/04/2025

Commercial Lessons

• Group lessons available on a Monday evening and Sundays
• Private lessons available on Monday, Tuesday evenings / Thursday and Friday afternoon and Sundays
• BHS Stage 2/3 group ride available on Fridays, 13.30-14.30
• Coach Practice available on Friday mornings
• BHS 2 Jump available on alternating Sundays

Current Price Lists

Please note:

• Price list updated April 2024
• Each session is 40 minutes long unless stated otherwise
• Lessons available for those over 11 years of age only.

Group Sessions

• £32 per person
• £30 for College staff and students, NHS and forces

Semi-private Sessions

• £38 per person

Private Sessions

• £48.50 per person
• £35 per person (on own horse)

Private Stable Management Sessions

• £35 per hour session

Hacking and Lunge Training

• Charged at a private rate (contact us for details)

Hire of College Horse for Commercial Activities

• £12

Block Bookings

Save over 10% on a block of 5 sessions!

• Group sessions (college horse) – £140
• Semi-private sessions (college horse) – £170
• Private sessions (college horse) – £218
• Private sessions (own horse) – £157.50

Terms and Conditions

By booking a session at Cannington Equestrian Centre you agree to the cancellation policy:

• At least 24 hours notice of cancellation is required
• Failure to do so will incur the full charge of the lesson fee as will all non-attendees
• Bookings and cancellations can be made in advance on 01278 655023 or by emailing equestriancentre@btc.ac.uk.