Southern Schoolmasters Western Riding Club

Southern Schoolmasters Western Riding Club Welcome to Southern Schoolmasters Western Club Novice horses are generally worked using two hands with a snaffle or bitless bridle, known as a bosel.

Western is a style of riding which evolved from the ranching and warfare traditions brought to the Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors. The equipment and style have changed slightly over time to meet the needs of the cowboy, but are still similar to the Spanish style of riding and Classical Dressage. It is a disciplined, relaxed way of going in order to make hours in the saddle as comfortable as

possible for both the horse and the rider. The horse is not ridden 'on the bit' with a tight rein, but is encouraged to carry itself in balance and is guided by small rein, leg and body movements. As the horses and riders become more advanced in their education it is usual to ride with only one hand on the reins of a curb bridle. In much the same way as there are dozens of different sports that riders can take part in using English tack, there are many different Western disciplines, which use slightly different types of tack and equipment and require slightly different riding styles. Some are exciting speed events, and others require high levels of trust between horse and rider in order to perform complicated moves.

Shots from today's Ranch Clinic 🐎 well done Gudrun, Penny, Sophie Kirkland, Emma Gurner, Linda Humphrey & Trevor Humphr...
07/06/2026

Shots from today's Ranch Clinic 🐎 well done Gudrun, Penny, Sophie Kirkland, Emma Gurner, Linda Humphrey & Trevor Humphrey 🤠🐴

Rain doesn’t stop your training 😎🌞🐎🤠
03/06/2026

Rain doesn’t stop your training 😎🌞🐎🤠

18/05/2026

Looking for someone to do some yard work on Friday mornings 8am -10.30 - feed, turnout, (rug changes if needed) muck out, poo picking.
Based in Chiddingfold, Surrey

Action shots from today ☀️🐎🥰
17/05/2026

Action shots from today ☀️🐎🥰

17/05/2026

Pole Clinic ready 🐴🐎🔥☀️

What a day! Amazing achievements made today with lots to think about too for upcoming Clinics!!! Well done to all the So...
26/04/2026

What a day! Amazing achievements made today with lots to think about too for upcoming Clinics!!! Well done to all the Southern Schoolmasters club members and liveries who took part in the Versatility Trail Clinic 🐴🌻☀️🌞🐎

05/04/2026

The Assisted DIY - £150 per week​​ (21.50 per day)
Whats included:
Feed & feeding,
1 bale of bedding, Hay & water,
Poo picking & rug change
All facilities including arena, solarium
We will turn out and fetch in daily at the routine times (no rug change at night)
Year round turnout (which is reduced in wetter months due to loss of day light , there is also hard turnout when fields become too wet in winter months to ensure horses still go out daily ).
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You will muck out daily and provide any skip outs you wish to, add your hay, any grooming and exercise. You will need to be present for vets and farriers, physio’s and dentists – we can provide support here if you cannot attend and need a staff member to help
Surcharges may be applied for horses using larger quantities of hay during summer; eg for ongoing box rest

You can turn up the service if you are not able to attend, you can have a full livery, holiday livery, add schooling, lessons, or extra care routines. We also have regular clinics, events on site – there is lots to do and people to ride out with if you choose.

04/04/2026

Pole Clinic with a twist at the end just to keep you on your toes 🐎✨️ well ridden everyone so lovely to see the huge imp...
29/03/2026

Pole Clinic with a twist at the end just to keep you on your toes 🐎✨️ well ridden everyone so lovely to see the huge improvements you are all making since we started these 🤠🦄🐣

Address

Petworth Road
Chiddingfold
GU84UP

Telephone

+447876350257

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