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

BTC Equine Sunday Club

Running every other Sunday from 12pm – 13.30pm, starting on Sunday 15 December 2024. For 14-17 year olds.

This unique club is designed for aspiring students interested in joining our Equine courses at Bridgwater & Taunton College.

You will help prepare your horse for your 40-minute ridden session with our expert coaches. After your session, you will help with the aftercare of the horse, and develop the skills required. You will also have a short horse husbandry lesson on a range of topics.

Want to get involved? If you’re able to walk and trot off the lead confidently, then join us!

£32 per session, or £140 for 5 sessions.

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.

Club Luigi

Starting in January 2025. Wednesdays, 5.15pm-6.45pm, in term time.

Luigi’s Club is open to anyone who has a keen interest in horses and are 11-14 years old (years 7-9 at school). Luigi is one of the horses at Bridgwater & Taunton College, and he wants to meet you!

The rides will be split in two, dependent on ability. You will also focus on horse care and key skills, all included in the session. There will be a 35-minute ride, and 35-minute lecture.

You’ll get a taste of the fantastic facilities and expert coaching BTC offers year-round.

Only £20 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.

Equine Activity Afternoon

Thursday 21 February, 1.30pm – 3pm

This is a non-ridden session designed to give students in school years 5 and 6, aged 9-11, 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. 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.

Introduction to the Cannington Equestrian Centre and Horse Care

Tuesday 25 February – Tuesday 18 March, 4.30pm-5.30pm, every Tuesday. For 14-16 year olds.

An excellent introduction to the Equine world for 14-16 year olds 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) Programme

Starting Tuesday 10 September 2024, every Tuesday in term time, for 14-16 year olds.

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.

One session: £48.50. Block of 5 sessions: £218.

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.