Welcome Back to the British Horse Society Ireland Adult Camps
at Castle Irvine Equestrian Centre
(previously known as Necarne Equestrian Centre).

As you will know, if you have attended a British Horse Society Ireland Camp at Necarne before – this is a magical place to be. The old stone stable courtyard sets the scene and ambiance.

There are now four large arenas on offer – one of which is a beautiful walled garden and another a state of the art indoor riding school. All arena surfaces are excellent and have been recently renovated. Hacking is also still available in the beautiful estate and this is truly a treat in itself.

In 2022 we plan to have six camps available to British Horse Society members.

Camp 6:- 6 to 9 October 2022

Our accommodation options are as follows:-

Option 1
As there is no onsite accommodation we have booked luxurious Air B & B accommodation with each person having his or her own room. All accommodation is within walking distance.

Option 2
Bring your own horse box/lorry or caravan and make use of the hook ups available on site.

Option 3
Be a day camper and organise your own accommodation and stabling.

Catering will be provided by Shelagh Laird and one meal will be eaten out in Irvinestown. (The meal in Irvinestown is not included in the price)

Stabling will be in the Loddon Box Stables; bedding and hay/haylage will be provided.

The programme for each camp will include two lessons per day on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Arrival day on the Thursday is by noon and lessons will start at 1pm and run into the evening. There will be a number of talks or demos. And, of course, hacking in the estate will also be available to warm up or cool down your horse.

These camps are suitable for recreational to competitive riders and lessons are arranged to suit you and your horse. So don’t be anxious - the camps are a very positive experience for all who attend!

All Covid precautions will be in place in line with the regulations at the time the camps take place - to ensure we are all as safe as possible.

So who is the coach?  This will be Tim Downes FBHS, a Fellow of the British Horse Society and a proprietor of the renowned Ingestre Stables in Stafford.

And here are the costs (The price has increased this year due to an increase in costs charged):-

3 nights Air B & B accommodation, meals (except for one evening meal in Irvinestown), stabling in the Loddon Stables, hay/haylage, 8 lessons plus talks and demos  - £555

3 nights Hook up accommodation, meals (except for one evening meal in Irvinestown), stabling in the Loddon Stables, hay/haylage, 8 lessons plus talks and demos  - £475

Daily rider - no accommodation, no stabling nor hay/haylage - lunch provided - 8 lessons plus talks and demos -  £295

Full payment is required by 5 September 2022.

To book your place online you will need to have to hand the following:-
Your BHS Gold Membership number and expiry date, the dates of your Covid vaccinations, the hat standard from inside your riding hat, the standard from your body protector (if applicable), the most recent flu/tet vaccination date for your horse.

We will amend the Covid requirements as circumstances change.

Terms and Conditions

Each attendee must be a current BHS Gold Member. 
A Covid declaration questionnaire, for completion, will be emailed to you just prior to the camp. (if this is required)

The £50 deposit is non refundable unless the camp is cancelled due to lack of numbers, in which case it will be refunded to you.

Cancellation Policy for BHS Ireland Camps 2022

1. If a booking is cancelled less than two months prior to the commencement of the camp a full refund less a deposit of £50 will be made.
2. If a booking is cancelled less than two weeks prior to the commencement of the camp £50 will be refunded.

Please check your Riding Hat!
A correctly fitted and secured hat must be worn when mounted, lungeing, leading or loading horses. Hats must carry one of the following current hat standards, PAS 015, ASTM F1163, VG1 or Snell E2001 and should carry a BSi ‘KITE’ mark or the American equivalent, the ‘SEI’ mark. All hats should carry a ‘CE’ mark.
(For further information refer to http://www.beta-uk.org/pages/safety/hats.php

Please check your Body Protector!
These are MANDATORY for cross-country jumping and it is a requirement that your arms are completely covered. The body protector must be BETA Level 3 2009 or 2018 label.
Level 3 (purple label) is considered appropriate for general riding, competitions including eventing and working with horses. Level 3 body protectors should prevent minor bruising that would have produced stiffness and pain, reduce soft tissue injuries and prevent a limited number of rib fractures. (For more information refer to http://www.beta-uk.org/pages/safety/body-protectors.php)

All riders must wear suitable riding footwear. Wellington boots and trainers are not allowed.

Your Horse:

All horses must be over the age of four years and of appropriate fitness level for the activity being undertaken – hooves and shoes must be in good condition. No stallions except with special permission.

• Please ensure your horse has been vaccinated for Flu/Tet. – Please bring his/her passport with you.
  (Flu/Tet timescales and information attached – it takes 21 days for the first two compulsory vaccinations.)
  We accept annual vaccinations.
  
  

Tack must be in safe condition and fit correctly - this is your responsibility to ensure before attending camp.

Don’t forget it is a legal requirement to carry your horses’ passport with you when travelling.

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