Find out all the implications and responsibilities of becoming a horse owner at this 1-hour session. Free for Members; Non-members £20.

The Fantastic Mr Fudge, or Fudge to his friends, is the Stables' adorable miniature Shetland pony and he is available for WVS Members who would like to take him for walks on the Common or even picnics.  Please come along to this special coaching session so that you can find out all about it. WVS Members only.

This talk helps riders to develop the best possible relationship with their horse through better understanding its behaviour. It covers what prompts horses to react in certain ways and what riders should do to take control of the situation, thereby improving their safety and confidence. FREE FOR WVS MEMBERS (Non-Members £10).  Numbers limited

Learning how to put a saddle and bridle on a horse or 'tack up' correctly is essential for safe riding and it is not a simple process!  So don't botch up your bridle or get your martingale in a muddle. Come along to his informative demo and let Wimbledon Village Stables show you how to carry your tack correctly, put a bridle and saddle on the horse and also untack at the end. Free for WVS Members (Non-members £20)

Sign up to this very informative talk to increase your appreciation of horses’ thought processes and to learn how to handle them safely and competently. Free for WVS Members (Non-members £20)

Improve your confidence and become a better rider.  This talk will help you to understand better the interaction between horse and rider, illustrated by real-life examples.  You will learn some excellent techniques that you can practise both in and out of the saddle to help you to develop your skills, become a more secure rider and enjoy each ride to the full! Numbers Limited  (Free for WVS Members, Non-Members £10 plus booking fee, subject to availability)

Wimbledon Village Stables Talk.....Grooming All you need to know about grooming. Grooming time is the perfect time to take note of a horse’s basic health and how he is feeling, so this session covers everything you need to know in order give your horse a relaxing and invigorating grooming session, and recognise any signs that your horse may not be feeling 100%. Become familiar with the many different brushes and tools available, learn how to pick out feet and wash a…

All you need to know about horse ownership.  Have you ever thought about buying a horse but would like to know more about what’s involved in horse ownership?  In this session you will find out all the implications and responsibilities of becoming a horse owner. Free for Members/Non-members £20.

Horses do not think like humans and their first basic thought is for their own safety and well being.  A horse’s instinct is to act first and think later – this behaviour has enabled them to survive over the years and, in order to understand a little more about what makes horses ‘tick’, we need to look at the history of their relationship with people.  Sign up to this very informative course to increase your appreciation of horses’ thought processes…

Learning how to put a saddle and bridle on a horse or 'tack up' correctly is essential for safe riding and it is not a simple process!  So don't botch up your bridle or get your martingale in a muddle come along to his informative demo and learn how to carry your tack correctly, put a bridle and saddle on the horse and also untack at the end. Free for Members / Non-members £20 Email admin@wvstables.com to book

All you need to know about grooming. Grooming time is the perfect time to take note of a horse’s basic health and how he is feeling, so this session covers everything you need to know in order give your horse a relaxing and invigorating grooming session, and recognise any signs that your horse may not be feeling 100%. Become familiar with the many different brushes and tools available, learn how to pick out feet and wash a tail, and generally…