Southern Schoolmasters Western Riding Club

Southern Schoolmasters Western Riding Club Welcome to Southern Schoolmasters Western Club Novice horses are generally worked using two hands with a snaffle or bitless bridle, known as a bosel.

Western is a style of riding which evolved from the ranching and warfare traditions brought to the Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors. The equipment and style have changed slightly over time to meet the needs of the cowboy, but are still similar to the Spanish style of riding and Classical Dressage. It is a disciplined, relaxed way of going in order to make hours in the saddle as comfortable as

possible for both the horse and the rider. The horse is not ridden 'on the bit' with a tight rein, but is encouraged to carry itself in balance and is guided by small rein, leg and body movements. As the horses and riders become more advanced in their education it is usual to ride with only one hand on the reins of a curb bridle. In much the same way as there are dozens of different sports that riders can take part in using English tack, there are many different Western disciplines, which use slightly different types of tack and equipment and require slightly different riding styles. Some are exciting speed events, and others require high levels of trust between horse and rider in order to perform complicated moves.

Dear Monty you left a legacy to horses and humans, certainly the world  is a kinder place.  Your dedication of spending ...
02/08/2026

Dear Monty you left a legacy to horses and humans, certainly the world is a kinder place. Your dedication of spending a life time showing others the Queen, racing, dressage, gauchos and us invested in our horses, kind gentle and knowledgeable when you visited us at southern schoolmasters spending time with Gladiator, your home breed horse, was a wow factor unforgettable. You will be greatly missed .
Rest in peace ♥️

Great pole clinic tonight, including the jump !
29/07/2026

Great pole clinic tonight, including the jump !

Versatility Trail Clinic
20/07/2026

Versatility Trail Clinic

Versatility Trail Clinic 19th JulyThank you to all who attended, I hope you all enjoyed yourself and have something to t...
19/07/2026

Versatility Trail Clinic 19th July

Thank you to all who attended, I hope you all enjoyed yourself and have something to take forward into future sessions.

Well done all 🐎🐴🤠

Buddy wearing the new style of fly mask, he thinks Covid masks are better!!
16/07/2026

Buddy wearing the new style of fly mask, he thinks Covid masks are better!!

For sale £40
10/07/2026

For sale £40

Team Southern-schoolmasters just returned from Oakridge Arena Summer Slizzer, great performances ❤️🥂
05/07/2026

Team Southern-schoolmasters just returned from Oakridge Arena Summer Slizzer, great performances ❤️🥂

Shots from today's Ranch Clinic 🐎 well done Gudrun, Penny, Sophie Kirkland, Emma Gurner, Linda Humphrey  & Trevor Humphr...
07/06/2026

Shots from today's Ranch Clinic 🐎 well done Gudrun, Penny, Sophie Kirkland, Emma Gurner, Linda Humphrey & Trevor Humphrey 🤠🐴

05/04/2026

The Assisted DIY - £150 per week​​ (21.50 per day)
Whats included:
Feed & feeding,
1 bale of bedding, Hay & water,
Poo picking & rug change
All facilities including arena, solarium
We will turn out and fetch in daily at the routine times (no rug change at night)
Year round turnout (which is reduced in wetter months due to loss of day light , there is also hard turnout when fields become too wet in winter months to ensure horses still go out daily ).

You will muck out daily and provide any skip outs you wish to, add your hay, any grooming and exercise. You will need to be present for vets and farriers, physio’s and dentists – we can provide support here if you cannot attend and need a staff member to help
Surcharges may be applied for horses using larger quantities of hay during summer; eg for ongoing box rest

You can turn up the service if you are not able to attend, you can have a full livery, holiday livery, add schooling, lessons, or extra care routines. We also have regular clinics, events on site – there is lots to do and people to ride out with if you choose.

Address

Petworth Road
Chiddingfold
GU84UP

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