Riding School And Livery Yard
Five Star Equestrian Centre
Riding School re-opening news may 2020
The riding school will be re-opening from saturday 30th may 2020
NOTIFICATION TO RE-OPEN KIMS EQUESTRIAN RIDING SCHOOL
Dear all I hope this message finds you all safe and well. I have made the decision to re-open the riding school on Saturday the 30th May 2020 and continue trading thereafter whilst implementing some fairly stringent changes to comply with government guidelines regarding social distancing, bio-security plans and health and welfare of both customers and staff. Below are bullet points showing expected format from time of arrival until departure. Please familiarize yourselves thoroughly with these new rules and regulations prior to your return. I feel I have a duty of care to everyone who visits the farm and have been incredibly busy and productive over the last 10 weeks. I have had the entire farm re-painted, refurbished and sanitized in preparation to invite my customers back into a safe and sterile environment.
IMPORTANT
Please do not come to the farm if you are feeling unwell or showing any signs of COVID-19. With regards to cancellation we would still expect a full 24 hours’ notice.
· Bookings: Please either text or call Kim on 07966462143 to make a booking.
· *I apologize but I will not be running the under 5 years sessions until later in the year. *
· We are very fortunate in that the natural layout of the farm lends itself perfectly to implement a very good one-way system which we will be using until further notice.
· PPE: It is not mandatory but please feel free to wear gloves and a protective mask however, I do understand that wearing a mask whilst riding may not be terribly comfortable but as long as we maintain good social distancing when riding this should not pose any risks.
· On arrival: Please only park in the car park. (This is not an area to socialize!) Arrive 10 minutes before your lesson so there should be no one arriving as customers are leaving.
· Reducing footfall: Once parked, I would like only the rider to leave the car and whilst maintaining more than 2m social distancing start to follow the one-way system which you will see on the map below. You will also see markers and coned-off walkways to use within socially acceptable boundaries.
· One-way system in operation - Please see the above map.
· Route: Riders are to walk down the steps and head towards the hand sanitizing station and sanitize their hands. Then follow the arrows to the office, if queuing, wait in single-file 2m apart at the labelled cones. When reaching the office please pass your envelope through the hatch of the protective desk screen into a basket and then move down the line towards the gate of the outdoor school again in single-file.
· Payment: Riders should have the correct money in a sealed envelope with their name, lesson time and date written on the front. (please note there will be no change given/cash or cheques only) please make sure cheques are payable to Kim Slater, NOT Kim's Equestrian.
· Mounting up: Please wait to be called to enter the school individually to mount up and at the end off your lesson please dismount on the centre line and wait to be asked to leave the school.
· Exit procedure: Follow the arrows on the one-way system to the sanitizing station and sanitize hands thoroughly. maintaining good social distance between each other continue quickly and quietly round the back of the farm and straight to your car to exit the farm.
· Sanitizing horse tack: All tack will be disinfected between lessons so we ask you to please be patient whilst we do this. Please do not be tempted to touch the horses other than when you are riding them to allow good social distancing from my staff (club members).
· Spectating: Unfortunately, this will not be allowed for the time being so parents please unless you are riding stay in your car for the duration of the lesson.
· Summary: For this to work successfully and safely and for you to enjoy the sport you love so much I need your full cooperation in following these rules to the letter.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please ensure you have read the new guidelines we have put in place to protect our customers and club members before booking a lesson with Kim. Thankyou all for your support during these times.
Hello and welcome to the website for Kim’s Equestrian!
The location of Kim’s Equestrian makes it well placed to offer safe and enjoyable horse riding in the beautiful Hertfordshire Countryside, that is easily accessible from St Albans, Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas.
Kim's Equestrian has been accredited with a Five star license rating by St Albans District Council for our facilities, structure, care and welfare of our riding school horses/ponies alongside our DIY livery yard which runs to the same standards.
Kim Slater has been teaching people to ride since 1984 and is a fully qualified BHS accredited professional coach.
The Riding School is part of Westwick Row Equestrian Centre, located on a quiet country lane between St Albans and Leverstock Green, which is easily accessible via the Hemel Hempstead Road. Surrounded by open countryside, the hacking track around the fields and woodland adjacent to Kim’s Equestrian, provides a safe riding environment for riders of all ages and abilities.
Safety is paramount and we pride ourselves on offering competitive rates and a good service in a very child-friendly atmosphere. Kim is assisted by members of her Riding Club who are all trained for, and expected to pass, their Bronze Award, which is based on the relevant British Horse Society Standards.
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Announcement
Please fully read our Covid-19 protocol prior to contacting Kim as she will not take bookings until you confirm you have FULLY read our Covid protocol and information on the lessons/activities we run.
Please note:
Due to government guidelines we are currently not allowing spectators during riding lessons, we are strict on this rule and parents/carers must remain in their cars for the whole duration of the lesson.