Great Bookham Equestrian Centre

05/11/2024

24TH NOVEMBER 2024: WORKING EQUITATION with Anita Jackson (British Working Equitation Approved Instructor) How to ride a course of obstacles such as a gate, parallel slalom, straight slalom and barrels and other fun challenges. Can be done at a walking pace or faster if you are more experienced. Groups of two horses paired together £30 each or up to three horses/ponies sharing at £20 each. Enter via this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/WorkingEquitationClinicAtGBEC24thNovember

08/10/2024

27TH OCTOBER 2024: WORKING EQUITATION with Anita Jackson (British Working Equitation Approved Instructor) How to ride a course of obstacles such as a gate, parallel slalom, straight slalom and barrels and other fun challenges. Can be done at a walking pace or faster if you are more experienced. Groups of two horses paired together £30 each or up to three horses/ponies sharing at £20 each. Enter via this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/WorkingEquitationClinicAtGBEC27thOctober

07/10/2024

Opportunities for Weekend Work at GBEC🐴🐴🐴
Half day or full day for Saturday and/or Sunday - paid position.

We’re currently looking for some extra help to look after our lovely livery horses in Bookham, Surrey.

All usual stable and horse care duties, working with an experienced team. Good pay and fully managed yard, with supervision for juniors. You will work with the team in a friendly and knowledgeable environment where you can learn/expand your equine skills and become a valued member of the GBEC team.

Minimum age 12+

Interested? Please PM, email [email protected] or phone 07904898696 with some information about yourself.

We look forward to hearing from you! 🙂

06/10/2024

The other week, we had the lovely Jess and Eden at Chapps Physio come and provide a talk and demonstration of their new Hofmag. They also taught the correct way to give your horse targeted stretches before and after you've ridden.
Thank you Chapps Physio for the excellent demo and for answering all of our questions - you were brilliant!

For more info on Chapps Physio visit: https://www.chappsphysio.co.uk/

Contact for physio sessions: 07770525735 or [email protected]

18/09/2024

Saturday 28th September- Polework and Show Jumping Clinic with Andrew Williams

After popular demand from his last clinic with us, GBEC are delighted to offer a very special show jumping clinic with highly experienced rider and trainer, Andrew Williams. To share his immense experience and knowledge with us.

Andrew adapts his sessions to individuals and their horse/pony, to get the most out of each session and create tailored goals. Teaching beginner children to 5* competition riders.

Andrew has many years of top-level showjumping experience, successfully competing nationally and internationally. With an impressive amount of accomplishments including: the Prestigious Hickstead Queens Cup, Hickstead Derby and standing Reserve Champion at Royal International and HOYS over two consecutive years.

For more info on our website: https://www.gbec.info/event/polework-and-showjumping-clinic-by-andrew-williams/

Direct booking link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/ShowJumpingPoleworkClinicWithAndrewWilliamsAtGBEC2892024

17/09/2024

22ND SEPTEMBER 2024: WORKING EQUITATION with Anita Jackson (British Working Equitation Approved Instructor) How to ride a course of obstacles such as a gate, parallel slalom, straight slalom and barrels and other fun challenges. Can be done at a walking pace or faster if you are more experienced. Groups of two horses paired together £30 each or up to three horses/ponies sharing at £20 each. Enter via this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/WorkingEquitationClinicAtGBEC22ndSeptember

10/09/2024

Thank you to Alan Hiscox of the British Horse Society who helped organise an awareness day for the "Dead Slow Campaign" here at Great Bookham Equestrian Centre at the weekend. We were very grateful also to Surrey Police for assisting with educating drivers on how to pass horses safely on the road. Sometimes horse riders can hear or see something that a driver cannot and horses can move very fast in any direction if they are startled. Together with the new changes in the Highway Code that were implemented in 2022 and, as our roads locally have become busier with people visiting local Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or National Trust properties, it was helpful to highlight how drive safely through our lovely countryside.

22/08/2024

Saturday 31st August - Dressage Test Practice Clinic with expert judge, Denise Vertigen.

Here at GBEC, we are very excited to be sharing this last-minute clinic... Denise, who is a Sunshine Tour Championship Dressage Judge and also a regular GBEC Dressage Evening Judge, will be able to watch you perform your preferred dressage test, (of all levels), to share with you her over 30 years of experience.

Giving you an insight through the judge's eye to provide tips and pointers, helping you get those extra marks and know what your future judges will be looking for. Great opportunity for anyone looking for any extra tips before upcoming shows or great for general dressage test practice before the show season ends.

To book your slot now: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/GBECDressageTestPractiseWithDeniseVertigen

Booking Details – LIMITED SPACES – afternoon and early evening slots only
Private Session: £45 for 45mins session
Semi-Private: £40pp for 1 hour session

More info on Denise:
Denise is a BHS Accredited Coach and Classically trained dressage trainer.
Denise was a National UAE Judge and travelled to Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Qatar to judge at local level and National C’ships as well as presenting/commentating on television and promoting the sport. Denise has also studied classical equitation with Desi Lorens (a student of the late Master Oliveira) as well as BHS Stage III HKC and Teaching.

Denise is currently competing at BD Silver at Elementary FSM and Bronze Medium level with her 14 year old Royal Hanoverian gelding, San Fidelio, whom took from the UK to Dubai and back again! He has won 2 National C’ships and 2018 Freestyle to Music C'ship.

20/08/2024

25th August 2024: WORKING EQUITATION with Anita Jackson (British Working Equitation Approved Instructor) How to ride a course of obstacles such as a gate, parallel slalom, straight slalom and barrels and other fun challenges. Can be done at a walking pace or faster if you are more experienced. Groups of two horses paired together £30 each or up to three horses/ponies sharing at £20 each. Enter via this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/WorkingEquitationClinicAtGBEC25thAugust

13/08/2024

A well-deserved Congratulations to our apprentice Arthur who was nominated as Apprentice of the Month at Merrist Wood College. We couldn't be more happy to see your hard work paying off and loved watching you progress!

13/08/2024

We hope everyone has been enjoying the sunshine - with it being a perfect time to give the horses a bath, here is Hannah and Arthur bathing Charlie today!

Who can spot the hidden Jaffa Cakes in the image below!!

03/08/2024

31ST JULY 2024 - DRESSAGE EVENING RESULTS

31/07/2024

DRESSAGE EVENING 31ST JULY 2024: Results continued........

31/07/2024

DRESSAGE EVENING 31ST JULY 2024: Results continued...

31/07/2024

DRESSAGE RESULTS 31ST JULY 2024: Thank you all for coming along, we hope you enjoyed the last Sunshine Tour Qualifier!

31/07/2024

DRESSAGE EVENING 31ST JULY 2024 - RESULTS: Thank you all for coming along, we hope you enjoyed the last Sunshine Tour qualifier for 2024!

29/07/2024

DRESSAGE AFTERNOON/EVENING WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY 2024 - Times are below and also on our Website for your information.

23/07/2024

28th July 2024: WORKING EQUITATION with Anita Jackson (British Working Equitation Approved Instructor) How to ride a course of obstacles such as a gate, parallel slalom, straight slalom and barrels and other fun challenges. Can be done at a walking pace or faster if you are more experienced. Groups of two horses paired together £30 each or up to three horses/ponies sharing at £20 each. Enter via this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/WorkingEquitationClinicAtGBEC28thJuly

09/07/2024

Dressage Results 4th July 2024

03/07/2024

DRESSAGE EVENING: 4TH JULY 2024 UPDATE:

Please see our website for updated dressage times for tomorrow's show. Weather looking good, look forward to seeing you all there.
https://www.gbec.info/event/open-dressage-evening-4-july/

20/06/2024

Dressage Evening: Thursday 4th July
Entries Close on July 1st.
Afternoon and evening unaffiliated dressage competition. We offer a range of dressage classes from Intro to Elementary, held in all-weather outdoor arenas. Quiet and friendly atmosphere, smart dress, but not necessarily competition attire required.
Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, junior classes and pick-your-own classes.
More information visit our website:
https://www.gbec.info/event/open-dressage-evening-4-july/
To ENTER use the link below!https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/GBECOpenDressageEveningCompetition4thJuly2024

28/05/2024

Dressage Evening: Thursday 6th June

Last minute reminders for June Dressage Evening!!!
Entries Close on June 3rd.
Afternoon and evening unaffiliated dressage competition. We offer a range of dressage classes from Intro to Elementary, held in all-weather outdoor arenas. Quiet and friendly atmosphere, smart dress, but not necessarily competition attire required.
Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, junior classes and pick-your-own classes.
More information visit our website:
https://www.gbec.info/event/open-dressage-evening-4-july/
To ENTER use the link below!https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/GBECOpenDressageEveningCompetition4thJuly2024

Event Description Afternoon and evening unaffiliated dressage competition. We offer a range of dressage classes from Intro to Elementary, held in all-weather outdoor arenas. Quiet and friendly atmosphere, smart dress, but not necessarily competition attire required. Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, jun...

16/05/2024

POLEWORK CLINIC with LUCY COLLINS 15TH JUNE 2024: Practise pole work/gridwork involving different exercises and ideas specifically tailored to your horse or pony. Two horses paired together £30 each/groups of up to four horses sharing at £20 each. Enter via this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreatBookhamShows/PoleworkClinicWithLucyCollinsAtGBEC

14/05/2024

Some tree trimming happening today at GBEC from Myfanwy and Arthur who are hard at work 😊

03/05/2024

RESULTS
Thanks to everyone who came to GBEC for our first 2024 Dressage Evening. Here's the results 😄