🏇A Coaching Retreat for You & Your Horse—Train, Relax & Progress 🏇

📌 Immerse yourself in expert coaching, tailored training, and a welcoming environment where you and your horse can thrive. Train with professional coaches, enjoy well-equipped facilities, and give your horse the space to settle, relax, and perform at their best.

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Whether you’re a grassroots rider building confidence or a competitor refining your skills, a staycation at Danesmoor Eventing gives you the time, space, and support to take your riding to the next level. Train with experienced coaches, enjoy top-class facilities, and settle your horse into a relaxed, consistent routine while you focus on achieving your goals.

✅ Tailored coaching sessions personalised to your goals
✅ Professional yet welcoming environment for riders of all levels
✅ Access to an indoor school, gallops, and top competition venues
✅ Horse-first approach—because a happy horse means a better ride

🔹 Book your staycation today via Cavago and start planning your bespoke training experience!

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YOUR BEST TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Choose Your Bespoke Coaching Programme

🌟 Find out how a supportive environment and expert coaching can elevate your riding. 🌟

✔ Tailored Coaching Sessions – Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing, or a mix of disciplines
✔ Beyond the Saddle – Develop confidence, strategic planning, and horse care knowledge
✔ Train in a Performance-Focused Setting – Access to top-class facilities, including an indoor school, gallops, and competition venues
✔ Designed for You – Whether you want to refine your dressage skills, gain confidence over fences, or prepare for your next competition, your staycation is built around your goals.

At Danesmoor Eventing, we believe in creating a positive, professional training experience where you and your horse thrive together. The right coaching and preparation can make all the difference, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

🎯 Book your staycation today via Cavago and start your personalised training journey.

Meet Your Coaches: Expertise, Experience & A Rider-Centered Approach

At Danesmoor Eventing, we believe that every rider and horse partnership is unique, and great coaching is about understanding and enhancing that connection. Whether you're building confidence, refining your technique, or preparing for competition, our coaching staycations offer structured, professional training tailored to your goals.

Whether you’re stepping up a level, refining your test riding, or preparing for an upcoming championship, our structured training approach ensures you and your horse arrive confident and prepared.

Our coaching team brings together two highly experienced professionals, each offering their own specialist approach to help you and your horse progress in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Sarah Gairdner – Eventing & Showjumping Specialist

✅ BHS APC, BEF Level 4 Eventing Coach (In Progress), Level 3 Accredited Coach (British Showjumping & British Eventing), Centre10 Advanced Coach, A Test Holder

Sarah is a dedicated eventing and jumping coach with an empathetic yet structured approach to training. She helps riders develop confidence, technical precision, and logical progression—whether in polework, showjumping, cross-country schooling, or gallops training. Her expertise in competition preparation ensures that riders not only build the necessary skills but also understand how to approach challenges with clarity. Sarah’s coaching philosophy is centered on developing both horse and rider in a way that builds trust, confidence, and consistency.

Alison Kenward – Dressage & Equestrian Athlete Development

✅ BHS APC, BHS Stable Manager & Senior Coach, CIMSPA Advanced Coach Practitioner, UKCC 3, BD Recognised Coach, List 6 Judge, Centre10 Advanced Coach

A professional coach dedicated to helping riders build a strong partnership and true connection with their horse, Alison specialises in dressage coaching that enhances feel, balance, and harmony in the saddle. With a clear, structured approach, she supports riders in developing their horse's way of going, improving rhythm, suppleness, and confidence in their work. Whether refining test riding, preparing for competition, or deepening the rider's understanding of how dressage should feel, Alison's coaching provides practical, transformative guidance to help riders progress with clarity and purpose.

Your Staycation, Your Training

Our coaching staycations are designed to fit your needs, offering a flexible choice of ridden and unmounted sessions, including:

Ridden Training – Dressage, showjumping, eventing, polework, and XC schooling at Aston Le Walls.
Equestrian Athlete Development & Goal Setting – Strategic coaching to help you clarify your training plan, track progress, and mentally prepare for success.
Gallops Training – Develop balance, rhythm, and fitness while supporting your horse’s confidence and adjustability across different paces.
BHS Challenge Awards & Horse Care – Learn more about training, horse management, and performance preparation.

Together, Sarah and Alison craft bespoke training programmes that align with each rider's individual goals, ensuring that every horse and rider partnership is nurtured, strengthened, and set up for success.

Preparing for a Championship or Key Competition?

Join us for a focused pre-event training retreat, designed to fine-tune your skills, sharpen your competition mindset, and ensure your horse is feeling their best before the big day. With well-equipped facilities, expert coaching, and structured support, we’ll help you feel prepared and confident heading into your event.

📅 Plan your staycation ahead of your next big competition—secure your training dates now through Cavago and get the structured preparation you and your horse deserve.

How It Works: Your Staycation Booking Process

Step 1: Book Your Staycation via Cavago
Secure your spot easily through Cavago. Select your preferred dates and reserve your place at Danesmoor Eventing.

Step 2: Confirm Your Training Goals with Sarah
Once booked, you'll connect with Sarah Gairdner to discuss your training aspirations. Whether you're refining your dressage, preparing for an event, or focusing on confidence-building, we’ll tailor your staycation to suit your needs.

Step 3: Customise Your Coaching Experience
Your training plan is designed for you. Choose from:
✔️ Ridden Training – Flatwork, showjumping, eventing, polework, or XC schooling at Aston Le Walls.
✔️ Horse & Rider Fitness – Gallops training, balance work, and rhythm improvement.
✔️ Competition Preparation – Test riding, mental strategies, and season planning.
✔️ Horse Care & Management – BHS Challenge Awards, horse welfare, and management skills.

Step 4: Arrive, Train & Enjoy
When you and your horse arrive at Danesmoor, you’ll find a welcoming, well-equipped environment where you can train, progress, and relax. With expert coaching and a structured yet flexible approach, you’ll leave feeling more prepared, confident, and connected with your horse.

➡️ Plan your staycation today via Cavago and start your personalised training journey!

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Your Questions, Answered

🟢 Where will my horse stay?
Your horse will have a comfortable, well-managed stable with a consistent routine to ensure they settle quickly. Turnout options and customised care can be arranged.

🟢 What accommodation is available for riders?
You can stay in your lorry (hook-up available) or choose from a range of local B&Bs, allowing you to relax and enjoy the downtime between training sessions.

🟢 Can I bring a friend or training partner?
Yes! Riders often find that training with a friend adds to the experience. If you’d like to coordinate sessions together, just let us know.

🟢 How do I plan my training schedule?
After booking, Sarah will be in touch to discuss your goals and arrange a training schedule that suits you and your horse.

🟢 Do you offer video feedback or post-stay support?
Yes! Riders have the option of video feedback and structured progress tracking to continue improving beyond their staycation.

🟢 Can I bring a young or inexperienced horse?
Absolutely. Our calm, structured environment is ideal for introducing horses to new experiences, whether it's cross-country schooling, fitness training, or developing confidence in an arena setting.

🟢 How do I book?
You can secure your place via Cavago and get in touch with us to start planning your staycation!

Still have questions? Contact us before booking to ensure your staycation is tailored to you and your horse!