Just Play/Active Living Horse Riding Hack

Open to ALL UoN Students, come and try horse riding in a safe, fun environment! All abilities and complete beginners welcome!

In celebration of Just Slay and open to all University of Nottingham Students (who aren't members of the equestrian club) to come and try horse riding with the Just Play programme!

For only £15, you'll get a hack with an instructor to safely guide you, along with your hat and TRAVEL INCLUDED from University Park.

You don't need to have been on a horse before, all abilities and experiences are welcome and encouraged! Bring your friends and wear your brightest colours for a fun afternoon and get out of your comfort zone!

On the day:

Collection from David Ross Sports Village at 12:30pm

Travel to Trent Valley Equestrian Centre via minibus

Session runs in two groups with the first riding from 2-3pm and the second from 3-4pm

Return to David Ross Sports Village to arrive at 5pm estimated

What to Wear:

Please wear boots - e.g wellington boots/ winter boots/ walking boot/ boots that have a wedge so they sit firmly in the stirrups. If you don't have any boots suitable, please email louise.smith2@nottingham.ac.uk

Please wear clothes you are comfortable to move in and weather appropriate. Legs and shoulders need to be COVERED.

You'll be supplied a mandatory hat for your safety

You'll be requred to fill in an insurance form and provide an emergency contact at the centre.

You will be asked to enter your height and weight - this data will be kept in the strictest confidence and is only given to the equestrain centre to match you to a horse. In the interest of horse welfare, riders must be matched to a horse that is a suitable size and strength and will be deleted immediately after the event.

Due to the availability of horses, please note the weight limit is 13st for those shorter than 5ft2 and 13.5st for those 5ft2 and taller.

Any questions, please email louise.smith2@nottingham.ac.uk