INTRODUCTION TO
GROUP RIDING & HACKING
8th to 10th May 2026
Willowbrook Stables, Bridgend, Wales
From Arena to Open Spaces: 3-Day Group Riding & Hacking Out Experience
If you’ve ever dreamed of confidently riding your horse out in open spaces, but worry about how they’ll cope with the excitement of new surroundings or other horses, this 3-day event is for you.
Over three days, you and your horse will gently build the skills, confidence, and connection you need to enjoy hacking out safely and calmly. You’ll learn how to prepare your horse mentally and physically for bigger spaces, ride in company without stress, and handle those “what if” moments with ease.
This isn’t about pushing you or your horse, it’s about setting you up for success.
You’ll be guided step-by-step through groundwork, arena sessions, and supported group rides, all designed to help you both feel relaxed and ready for adventure.
By the end of the clinic, you’ll have:
A calmer, more confident horse who can handle open spaces
The tools to manage energy and focus when riding in company
A deeper understanding of how to support your horse emotionally
The confidence to enjoy hacking out together
This clinic is perfect for:
Riders who want to transition from arena work to hacking out, or those who’ve had tricky experiences in open spaces and want to rebuild confidence.
Join us for three days of learning, laughter, and connection — and leave with a horse who’s ready to explore the world with you.
book your space now!
Ready to make a start falling back in love with riding your horse?
about lyla...
Hi, I am Lyla and I believe that success with horses comes from understanding and connection.
I have been teaching across the UK, Europe and internationally for over 20 years.
I specialise in providing a unique blend of horsemanship principles alongside sensitively applied traditional ground and ridden techniques for riders of any discipline to achieve transformational results with their horses.
I believe that horses are happier and will respond better to training in any sphere when they understand your expectations and you understand theirs.
What other riders have said...
"I learnt loads. And I have just ridden in the wind today in the arena which was impossible before"
Gillian Lanning
"I'm feeling a lot more confident about our training now, really looking forward to carrying on with what we have learned"
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