01/08/2011
'Horses For Courses' As Charity Offers Classes
To help raise funds for winter feed, Crosskennan Animal sanctuary are now launching our riding lessons and experiences programs.’
Their qualified instructor is offering private one to one lessons for one hour, small group lessons (no more than four people), lead rein lessons - seven years and over for one hour, lead rein lessons and under seven years 30 mins, as well as 'back in the saddle' and picturesque rural rides on quiet country roads and carriage rides.
They cater for everyone; from the very nervous, novice rider to those looking for a more challenging experience.
Lyn Friel, Crosskennan's founder and Manager said: "We are most proud of the work that our horses and ponies are involved in as part of the Animals Helping People programs which have been running throughout the charity's 15 year history."
For more information and to book please ring Crosskennan on 028 9446 5384 and leave your contact details on the answerphone or email crosskennan@hotmail.co.uk
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Their qualified instructor is offering private one to one lessons for one hour, small group lessons (no more than four people), lead rein lessons - seven years and over for one hour, lead rein lessons and under seven years 30 mins, as well as 'back in the saddle' and picturesque rural rides on quiet country roads and carriage rides.
They cater for everyone; from the very nervous, novice rider to those looking for a more challenging experience.
Lyn Friel, Crosskennan's founder and Manager said: "We are most proud of the work that our horses and ponies are involved in as part of the Animals Helping People programs which have been running throughout the charity's 15 year history."
For more information and to book please ring Crosskennan on 028 9446 5384 and leave your contact details on the answerphone or email crosskennan@hotmail.co.uk
(BMcC/GK)
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