ETSW Spring Residential Camp at Pontispool - April 10th to 12th
Schedule
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Pontispool Equine Sports & Holidays | Taunton, EN
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APRIL WEEKEND CAMPFriday 10th April to Sunday 12th April 2026 at Pontispool
Camp Trainers
Erica Oldham BS Accredited, BEF Level 4
Claire Loney BHSII
Tina Burrows BD Accredited, BHS Stage 4 Senior Eventing Coach
Natalie Passmore BHSII
Format (approx times)
Friday
Arrive, Unpack and settle in from 1pm
6.30pm Dinner
Saturday
8.30am Breakfast
10am Morning Lessons
1pm Lunch
2pm Afternoon Lessons
Sunday
8am Breakfast
9.30am Morning Lessons
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Afternoon Lessons
Group Instructional Camp
There are 32 group instructional places available
Riders will receive up to 4.5 hours of instruction;
2 x Cross Country (one of these lessons may be changed for gridwork but that will be a group choice at camp)
1 x Show Jumping
1 x Dressage
N.B Group may be restricted on height depending on bookings
Happy Hacker Camp
Limited spaces available no restriction on jumping ability
Bring your horse - use of the arena and XC course at specified times is available.
Private lessons with any of our instructors can be arranged.
Costs of the lessons will be in addition to the happy hacker cost;
Junior Members
Junior members are welcome but must be accompanied at all times by a Non Riding Parent or someone who is attending camp that is over 25 that has their own transport at camp
Non Rider Camp / Accompanying Parent
Come to camp but don't bring a horse.
All under 18's at camp, must be supervised and accompanied by a non riding Parent or someone who is attending camp that is over 25 and also have their own transport at camp.
Accommodation
Cabin accommodation (Cabin upgrades available limited availability, Showers and Toilet blocks.
Please bring your own bedding.
N.B Cabin upgrades allocated on a first come first served basis
Food
All meals are provided and included in the price of camp.
Friday Dinner
Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sunday Breakfast and Lunch
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free can be catered for. All other dietary requirements will incur an additional £40 surcharge.
Stabling
Straw bedding and Hay is provided.
Horse Passports & Flu Vaccinations
All horses and ponies attending camp must be vaccinated against equine influenza.
Riding Hats & Body Protectors
It is the responsibility of all riders to wear hats/body protectors that are fully compliant with current Riding Club standards.
Camp Photographer
Rikki Critchall Photography
Saturday Evening Pampering!
Massages and other treatments will be available from the Hands on team
Treatments are optional and costs are in addition to camp prices.
Prices, Payment and Booking
TBA
Cancellations
Camp deposit is non refundable.
Cancellations before 1st March 2026 - any balance payments made will be refunded less deposit.
Cancellations after 1st March 2026 - may only be refunded less deposit if camp space is filled with another paid booking - This means if the camp space is not filled the total balance will need to be paid for in full.
Dogs
Dogs are discouraged and Pontispool would prefer them to be left at home. If you wish to bring your dog you will need to request permission directly with Pontispool.
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Pontispool Equine Sports & Holidays, Ces & Lucy's @ Pontispool, Taunton, TA4 1, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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