Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre

What makes us a great choice for education

Rein and Shine is a 5 star, highly commended friendly riding centre with highly trained instructors and teachers who are expert in all equine matters. We can cater for students, of all abilities including SEND.
This is an educational day visit with the potential to develop further for individual learners and to include bespoke package options.

Accreditation and Awards

Highly Commended British Horse Society equestrian centre
Five star license awarded under the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018
Changing Lives Through Horses education centre

SEIB Large Riding School of the Year finalist 2023

Approved Alternative Provider for Wiltshire Council

What is typically included on our school trips

On arrival you will be met a qualified team member and allocated PPE.
You may be split into groups depending on the number of attendees and then start the program typically being:
1) Study into Horse v Human skeleton with worksheets supplied.
2) Diet, feed and digestive system presented on a real horse. Worksheets will look at each organ involved in digestion.
3) Grooming and handling a horse
Our age range caters from 8 years old and upwards. Therefore, our topics provide learning programmes linked to the whole curriculum. Worksheets and pre reading materials can be provided for before and after the trip.
All visits can be bespoke and tailor made with additional topics so please enquire.

Group Sizes Catered For

Up to 30 per group

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

All necessary PPE, classrooms and training areas. Worksheets for the day, and after learning if required. Hot and cold drinks are available for purchase.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Designated horses and ponies only.

Risk Assessment Details

The riding school can provide their risk assessments and teachers can visit prior to the school trip to carry out their own risk assessments. We can provide copies of their public liability insurance. All pupils under 16 will need have a disclaimer signed by a parent or guardian prior to attending.

Education Officer Information

Johanna McDonald
info@reinandshine.co.uk
01666 860068

Pricing Information

As an example, based on 30 per group and 3 hours on site price is £11.80 per child for educational modules only and up to £13.50 per child to include riding the horse-riding simulator. Please enquire for smaller group prices or difference length of visits. All teachers and school employees up to 1 in 5 pupils are free.
Coach and minibus drivers get free tea and coffee.

Clothing Requirements

We recommend warm and practical outdoor clothing to suit the weather conditions and sun cream when applicable. Sensible shoes required and no open toes. No shorts if riding the simulator. Socks are recommended when wearing riding boots.
Some areas may get wet or muddy, so boots/wellies recommended if wet weather. Relevant PPE will be provided when around horses.

First Aid Information

We have trained first aiders on site.

Available Facilities

Hot and cold drinks
Toilets
Study rooms and outdoor areas.
Outdoor facilities, covered, to eat packed lunches.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

The stables and study rooms are wheelchair accessible and has disabled toilet facilities.

Opening Hours & Information

Open 5 days per week for school trips, including school bank holidays excluding 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 31^st December and 1^st January.

Other Information

We can accommodate SEN groups and we have instructors with experience in working with most needs including pupils with an EHCP. Closer attention will be required by the school staff and we will need specific information prior to booking so please enquire.