9 young people are currently participating in a 6 week basic stable management course at Matchmoor stables, the course allows the young people the chance to learn not only about horse riding but also about what is required to take care of both the stables and the horses.
During week 1 the young people listened carefully to the instructor who was showing them the tools and techniques that they would use during the grooming sessions.
Here the participants get a taste of what it is like to look after a horse by grooming, feeding and caring.
After grooming the horses the young people experienced horse riding for the first time.
Watch this space for more Matchmoor session information!
Click here to read about week 2.