April Issue

Welcome from Rachael

Spring has well and truly arrived now, and with the warmer weather, most of the riding school horses and ponies have hung up their rugs, until the autumn.

This is always a busy time at the yard, and with the arrival of Remmy at long last over at The Rectory our sister yard, there just does-n’t seem to be enough

hours in the day.

I am sure many of you will know Billy, one of our in-

structors, celebrated his 21st birthday this month

And carrying on with the celebrations congratula-tions to Brogan Haddon and Jo who did really well at Warren Show a couple

of weeks ago. Good luck for the rest of the show season.

Thank you for supporting Paul Dixon and his food out-let. Its lovely to have really nice fresh food available on site, especially on a cold day.

Finally I look forward to see-ing those of you who are coming to your favourite pony on an Own A Pony day dur-ing the Easter Holiday.

Have a lovely Easter Break.

Rachael

Welcome from Rachael

1

Interview with Alfie

1

Chat with our staff

2

Announcements 2

Wordsearch 2

Inside this issue:

Get Involved

If you would like to

submit a picture, a

drawing or an arti-

cle, please drop it

in at reception for

The Editor, or

email in at the ad-

dress below.

Editor@

Woodsidestables.net

Name: Alfie

Age: 18

Best Friend: Who needs a

best friend when you have

the whole gang to hang

around with.

Traits: Doesn’t like to go to

fast. “Keep it steady” is his

moto.

Alfie is one of our most

experienced riding school

ponies having been at

Woodside for several

years. Because of this he

has become a favourite

with new young riders

because of his gentle

nature.

However, with an

experienced rider he enjoys

his jumping lessons.

Interview with Alfie

Page 2

Name: Alysha (Instructor)

Alysha is currently studying for a diploma in Horse Management Level 3 at Brackenhurst College. This is why sometimes she’s missing from the yard at the weekend as she has her horse duties to do there.

How did you get into horses?

Mum took me when I was little for my first lesson at Woodside. (See Picture) We then moved yards and had a pony on loan before moving to our sister yard The Rectory, and loaning a horse called Bramble, who I’ve known for 6 years.

Favourite horse of all time? Blaze. Be-cause she can be so naughty at times, and other times she’s just the best horse in the world.

Favourite Film of all time ? Stomp the Yard.

Favourite Drink? Apple juice

Favourite Food? Anything with pasta or cold chips

Favourite part of the job? Riding and getting know new customers.

5 minute chat with our staff

Support the Air Ambulance

We are delighted to announce this

years Hog Roast night will be on

22nd July in support of Nottingham-

shire and Lincolnshire Air Ambu-

lance.

Tickets will be on sale shortly. More

details will be on our website, under

monthly news.

Announcements Summer evenings

With the summer approaching us and after the success of Horseball

last year we are considering what events to put on this year.

If you have any suggestions

please email

editor@woodsidestables.net

with them for us to consider.

Which one is missing from

these One and Three Day

Events:

Badminton

Belton Park

Blenheim

Branham

Burghley

Chatsworth

Firle

Gatcombe

Kentucky

Lexinton

Wordside—Email editor@woodsidestables.net with the answer for your chance to

win a free lesson. Entries to be in no later than 30th April. In the event of multiple

winners, one entry will be drawn from a hat.

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