Equestrian Training for Service Personnel

At Warminster Saddle Club, we are proud of our long-standing connection with the Armed Forces and our role in promoting equestrianism within the military.

Our military courses are designed to help Service personnel develop and improve their riding, horse management skills and equestrian knowledge, while enjoying the physical and mental benefits that come from working with horses.

Riding provides an excellent opportunity to develop core stability, balance, coordination and physical fitness, while also encouraging many of the qualities that are fundamental to military life — including discipline, confidence, teamwork, responsibility, communication and resilience.

Our courses are suitable for all levels of riding ability, from complete beginners through to experienced riders looking to develop their technical skills.

Accommodation is included in the course price for Military Personnel.

🐴 Beginners' Course

Our Beginners' Course is designed for those who are new to riding or have limited experience in the saddle.

The course caters for a broad range of abilities, from those who have never ridden before through to riders who have begun to develop their cantering skills.

Riding sessions take place twice each day, alongside practical lessons in stable management and horse care.

The course provides an opportunity to develop confidence and riding skills while gaining a much better understanding of horses and their day-to-day care.

By the end of the course, participants will have developed their riding ability, increased their equine knowledge and gained a greater understanding of how to safely and confidently work with horses.

No previous riding experience is required.

🏇 Improvers' Course

Don't be put off by the name — every rider is an improver!

Our Improvers' Course is suitable for riders with existing experience, from those who are comfortable cantering and have some basic jumping experience, through to riders who are confidently jumping courses of approximately 2'6" and above.

The course introduces riders to more technical elements of riding and provides an opportunity to develop existing skills, improve confidence and progress towards greater accuracy and control.

Whether you are returning to riding after a break or looking to take your riding to the next level, our instructors will work with you to help you achieve your individual goals.

🎯 Bespoke Military Courses

Not every unit or group has the same requirements, which is why we are happy to develop bespoke courses tailored to your needs.

We work with military groups to create courses that are practical, enjoyable and rewarding, adapting the content, focus and duration to suit your requirements.

Courses can range from one day to one week, depending on the objectives of your group.

Whether you are looking to introduce personnel to riding, develop existing equestrian skills, focus on horse management or create a programme around specific training objectives, we are happy to discuss your requirements.

We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and flexible service and will work with you to create a course that meets the needs of your personnel.

Course numbers

Our military courses require a minimum of 4 riders, with 6 riders being the ideal group size.

If you have a group and would like to discuss a bespoke course, please get in touch for an informal conversation. We will be happy to discuss your requirements and see how we can help.

🌿 Why Choose Warminster Saddle Club?

With our unique location, military heritage and experienced equestrian team, Warminster Saddle Club provides an ideal environment for Service personnel to learn, develop and enjoy equestrianism.

Our courses offer more than just time in the saddle. They provide an opportunity to:

• Develop riding skills and confidence
• Improve balance, coordination and core stability
• Increase physical fitness
• Develop horse management and stable-management knowledge
• Build confidence and resilience
• Practise communication and teamwork
• Develop responsibility and discipline
• Learn how to safely handle and care for horses
• Enjoy time away from the normal working environment
• Encourage and develop equestrianism within the Armed Forces

Above all, our aim is to provide high-quality, enjoyable and rewarding equestrian training that supports both the individual and the wider Armed Forces community.

📞 Enquiries & Bookings

For further information about our Military Courses, course dates, availability, pricing or to discuss a bespoke course for your unit, please contact the WSC office.

Telephone: 01985 213925
Email: info@warminstersaddleclub.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Warminster Saddle Club.

🐴 Learn. Ride. Develop. Enjoy.

Supporting equestrianism in the Armed Forces.