Willow Farm is a Rescue Centre, Riding School & Saddlery near Faversham in Kent (close to junction 6 of the M2) Revenue generated through our business activities are used to support our rescue work We are committed to the education of riders and the rehabilitation of horses - to enable both to work together to the best of their ability

Sample Itinerary

9.15 - Arrive at Willow Farm and meet the staff.

9.30 - A warm welcome over a home-cooked breakfast.

10.00 - A demonstration session on the basics of jumping course design and the use of jumps.

11.15 - Give your brain a rest with coffee and biscuits!

11.30 - Activities commence. The group designs a jumping course utilising their new information.

12.30 - The team then constructs their course, which is put to the test by a Willow Farm staff member and their horse. This is followed by a review of the suitability and merits of the course, changes may be made. 1.30 - Enjoy our freshly prepared hot or cold lunch.

2.30 - Horse psychology lecture followed by a grooming session, learn how to handle these noble beasts safely and hopefully bond with them.

3.30 - Riders taster lesson, for those who would like to try it out! All abilities catered for.

4.15 - Afternoon tea with home-made cakes.

5.00 - Guests depart.

Why Us

Willow Farm Equestrian Centre is set in 40 acres of beautiful Kentish countryside. We are unusual in that many of our horses are rehabilitated rescue horses who have now been given a second chance in life. At Willow Farm we are able to offer exciting and stimulating activities for both riders and non-riders. Our team-building events prove to be an extremely useful way to get individuals to interact in an environment that is the very opposite to that of the office set-up, enabling clients to express themselves without the confines of the work-place - and get some fresh air. We are truly individual!

WHAT IS INCLUDED? The price includes all costs associated with the event from the moment you arrive to the time you depart. The catering for this event includes breakfast, morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Participants will need a reasonable level of physical health rather than fitness. The event may be unsuitable for those with some types of knee, hip, back or neck problems and those who are pregnant.

Riding Activities

As a well established Equestrian Centre, we are able to offer all types of riding activity, such as lessons, mini treks or stable management lectures. For competent riders, who pass an assessment, we are able to offer excellent hacking, from a 1 hour sedate ride to a 2 hour hack including a flat out gallop! We can also tailor a day to suit your requirements, in conjunction with most topics. We are happy to discuss special rates for organisations who would like to form their own equestrian club, providing they are willing to book a regular lesson time. We currently work with local universities in this way and even offer a discount in our saddlery store to their members.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES We are also able to offer

Archery

Recreational Tree-climbing

Clay pigeon shooting

Drum workshops

Spa treatments (off site)

(for an extra fee)