The centre is owned and directed by John
and Sue Crawford, and run as a full members club, with resident qualified
staff, who themselves trained at Hayfield. Some students come with little
experience while others have experience and wish to gain qualifications.
Whatever qualification you wish be it British Horse Society examinations,
N.V.Q's or the professional qualifications of the ABRS. (Association of British
Riding Schools) all of which are Internationally recognised and respected
Hayfield can provide your training. Many of our former students now hold
positions of distinction in their chosen fields whether as instructors, in
management or as trainers of horses or competitive riders.
When you decide to come to Hayfield you take
advantage of our 30 years of training experience and gain an excellent
opportunity to pursue a professional training working with dedicated
enthusiastic trainers on well-schooled happy horses. Training in a commercial environment demands
high standards of performance at all levels, yet Hayfield cares about the
individual student and encourages their personal development. Such practical
training is of more advantage to the student than a college environment because
of the hands on experience to be gained practising customer care, teaching
regular riders of all ages, helping with disabled riders, looking after livery
horses and preparing, grooming and eventually competing the school horses. Once
they have qualified, our students are given every assistance in securing
employment in yards where they can continue to develop their skills and
interests. The school is situated in Hazlehead Park within
the boundaries of the city of Aberdeen. It is easy walking distance of the bus
stops, surrounded by woodland, golf courses and traffic free tracks.
Two indoor schools. Show jumping arena. Cross
country course
Outdoor floodlit manege. Polo practice pitch
Saddlery shop
60 horses & ponies stabled. Accommodate 20
people Reception and offices
Clubroom and galleries. Comfortable lounge.
Friendly atmosphere.
The newsletter on the Internet site at
www.hayfield.com will give you a better feel and may include comments and
e-mail addresses from past students who you may contact.
THE NATURE OF THE TRAINING. (And working
students trial periods)
The training is practical and work based.
Hayfield provides for those who simply wish to learn more about working with
horses as well as for the ambitious young professional.
All students enjoy a month’s trial
following the same schedule as working holiday students and are required to pay
the same fees. If everyone is happy after the initial month, there is a further
period of two months with no fees to pay you may then apply for a student
training grant which typically provides you with pocket money to spend.
Indeed, if rolling up your sleeves to join a
working team in a busy stable is what you enjoy then this kind of training is
for you. It's hard work but also great fun as you will learn as you join in
with stable life, learning good practice through experience and from
professionals in a demanding environment. You will be expected to assist the
qualified staff at Hayfield as they care for the horses and ponies and look
after the needs of the many club members on a daily basis.
Your every working week will be educational,
challenging yet great fun. Each day will provide many learning opportunities
such as an hour's dedicated riding instruction, twice weekly lectures,
demonstrations and competitions that you can take part in. You will have two
days and every evening free to study, for relaxation sightseeing or going into
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