pony camp

Easter book Here
summer book here

lead coach : diane Milburn

ages 6 to 14 - residential from age 8

Easter: 07-10 April 2026

Summer: 20-23 July | 27-30 July 2026

Residential: £599 (£150 deposit payable on booking)

Part Residential: £375 (£150 deposit payable on booking)

based at casterton, sedbergh prep school

The Pony Club Centre at Sedbergh Prep School will once again play host to the amazing Pony Camp, led by the inspirational Diane Milburn.

After a brief assessment the children will then be led on a fun filled adventure where they will take part in stable and tack management, dressage, show jumping and all-round pony care. The course offers the opportunity to bring your own pony or the use of the charismatic resident Prep School ponies. If you wish to bring your own pony, then please contact Sedbergh Courses to discuss further:- Sedberghcourses@sedberghschool.org

Please note as a minimum requirement children need to be able to walk and trot confidently off the lead rein.

The experience doesn’t stop there. With a comprehensive evening programme to further enhance our core values we have introduced a residential option for 8-11 year olds on courses based at Sedbergh Preparatory School. This unique opportunity allows children to taste the full boarding experience. 

  • Demonstrations by Equine Professionals (Dentist, Farrier, Vet and Physio).

  •  40m by 20m Outdoor Arena

  • Jumping Paddock with Cross Country and Show Jumps

  • 25 Acres of land for Field Based Tuition and Trekking

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Diane Milburn

Diane has been coaching for 24 years. She has ridden at the Royal International, qualifying for this prestigious event is always a great achievement. Also coaching people who want to qualify for HOYS and the RI. She has managed Sedbergh Prep riding stables for 3 years, having gone from strength to strength. Diane currently coaches children at the Prep School from age 5 to 13, some of which have qualified for National championships.

“The Coaches were excellent and worked extremely hard to make sure everyone was catered for. This was not easy with different standards, new children and horses.“

Parent

“My Daughter’s confidence has come on enormously and she has had the perfect taster of different disciplines. She couldn’t wait to attend every day.“

Parent

Easter book Here
summer book here

Pony Club Objectives

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  • To encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding
  • To give instruction in riding and horsemastership and to educate Members to look after and to take proper care of their animal
  • To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty to create strength of character and self-discipline

While not essential, we recommend children attending camp take membership with The Pony Club for riders to experience the full benefits that being a member brings.

Membership benefits link

https://pcuk.org/join-us/membership-benefits/

https://pcuk.org/join-us/membership-forms-renewals/

https://pcuk.org/media/qkvck30a/centre-membership-form-2021.pdf

The Pony Club Training structure encourages members to take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding. The tests are taken at recommended ages and are designed with certain objectives in mind - see below for the order in which tests are taken.

https://pcuk.org/achievement-badges/