out on trail - the Begwns
Welcome to Onto the Trail Courses . .
Introduction
On this Three Day Introduction to riding in the hills our purpose is that you should feel at home with your horses and enjoy being in the saddle as you travel along the tracks and trails. Even those with little or no previous experience will soon be able to prepare their horse for the trail - catch, feed, groom, and tack up. Because the course is absolutely practical and learning takes place out in the hills it is ideal for those wishing to introduce a non-riding friend to the pleasures of horseback travel.
| Holiday: | Onto the Trail |
| For: | Beginner/Novice |
| Accom: | Inns |
| Duration: | 3 days/2 nights |
| 2 days/1 night | |
| Starts: | 9am Friday |
| Dates: | Mar - 28th |
| April - 11th, 25th | |
| May - 9th, 23rd | |
| June - 6th, 20th | |
| July - 4th, 18th | |
| Aug - 1st, 15th, 29th | |
| Sept - 12th, 26th | |
| Oct - 10th, 24th | |
| Price: | £435 (3 days) |
| £280 (2 days) | |
| Whats Included | |
| Bookings: | BOOK NOW |
Guiding and Instructing
The instruction and guidance we offer is relaxed, friendly and informal. The horses are patient and understanding. By the end of an Onto the Trail many riders will have gained the confidence to set out on unescorted FreeRein Trails or to join one of the many guided rides available world wide - and of course here at FreeRein.
Accommodation
Onto the Trailer's ride out from FreeRein HQ across the hills to Painscastle where 2 nights are spent at the Roast Ox Inn. All rooms are ensuite, the chef is good and there is lively local trade attracted by the excellent Real Ales and Cider.
Instruction
Hoof picking action
There is a maximum of 6 riders on an “Onto the Trail “ During the trail riders will be offered instruction in:
looking after your horse:
Catching, grooming, feeding, checking hooves and tacking up (putting on bridle, saddle, numnah and saddle bags).
in the saddle:
Controlling your horse at the walk, leading, up and down steep slopes, dismounting and remounting. Progress from walk to trot and, for many a canter or two by day three.
route finding:
Those intending to do future unescorted trails will be introduced to, and have practice using, the FreeRein maps and route descriptions.
Programme:
day 1 -
Arrive FreeRein HQ for 9am Label trail luggage for delivery. Basic Trail preparation and instruction, then out into the hills enroute to Roast Ox Inn. Arrive around 5 p.m. Feed groom and turn out horses.
day 2 -
Prepare horse for trail. Full day in the saddle on Newchurch, Rhulen and Llanbedr Hills returning Roast Ox. (then to HQ for tea & cake for riders on 2 day option).
day 3 -
By now you will have had time to bond with your horse and the ride back to FreeRein HQ should consolidate the experiences of the first 2 days. Many may now be enjoying their first canter as they return to base via Llanbwchllyn Lake and the Begwns.