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Happy to collect you from Baldock Station; back at our cottage we can provide boots/jackets. Over a welcoming drink and a snack (arrive hungry please!) you can tell us your riding experience; we pay serious attention to your expectations as we aim to provide each rider with the ideal equine partner for your day with us. Having signed a disclaimer and had a hat fitted you’ll meet your horse and be shown how to feed carrots, nominally groom and do ground work using voice commands. We normally divide the riding (bridleways or country lanes) into two sessions of 45/50m each divided by home made lunch or supper with wine but we might keep you up for 90/100min and eat afterwards ; depending on weather and your fitness. We can go as slowly as you like, you won’t be pushed out of your comfort zone! Forgive us in advance for putting the horses’ happiness a very close second to your safety :-) but the experience of viewing the world through the ears of a happy horse could start you on an amazing equine adventure. If you weigh above 80kg/have children below 12 please get in touch before booking. We hope you'll enjoy this form of riding which focuses on voice commands (no kicking or pulling) thus insuring your horse enjoys it as much as you do ;-). We also offer an introduction to Mindful Riding for intermediate riders who are with first-timers and want to progress at a deeper level.

I will meet my guests at the riding school where our driving horses are. I will give them a safety briefing. Then we will bring our lovely Haflinger, Bruce, in from the field and give him his hay and a brush. Guests will learn how to harness the horse, and put him into the carriage. We will put on hi-vis jackets. Guests will sit up at the front of the carriage with me, and with their own set of reins so they learn to control the horse (a bit like dual-control in a car). We will drive round the village of Furneux Pelham at a walk and trot, for forty minutes, passing the church, the school, the old forge, the pub, and will arrive back at the Riding School. We will unharness the horse, give him a nice feed and put him back in his field. We will enjoy hot and cold drinks and snacks before we head home. The whole experience will take two hours. Other things to note There are around 30 ponies and horses, two friendly dogs, several sheep and three cats at the riding school. We provide optional riding hats (which we recommend). It is best to be quite quiet around horses. We make every effort to make you safe but please be aware Carriage-Driving is a risk sport.

Making Your Own Herbal Remedies ... Herbs are the oldest form of medicine. Did you know that one of the first medicines, Aspirin was created in 1897 from a plant called meadowsweet? Your host Melanie is a passionate Master Herbalist who's worked with natural medicine for 25 years. Clavering is first found in the 11th century as Claefring, meaning ‘the place where the clover grows’, and what better way to both discover this beautiful Medieval village and its local flora, than to go for a walk? So we begin by following one of the lovely nature trails in this historic village and weather dependant, we will spend our time outside walking and stopping often to discuss many of the common wild plants en route. During our walk we will also be foraging some of the plants we find to make a tasty cup of fresh medicinal herbal tea with Melanie's expert guidance. You'd be amazed at the world of medicine and nutrition all around us. We will learn more about the special properties each herb offers us and ways you can prepare them. You will leave having been immersed in Nature and seeing the 'weeds' around you in a new light.. and you'll be empowered to create your own natural, effective medicine to improve your health and wellbeing, as well as that of your family and friends. You also take home a handout with essential info on the plants we find and how to create natural remedies! Other things to note If you have difficulty walking distance or other mobility issues, we can adapt the experience to accommodate you, if you discuss this with your host prior to booking. All the herbs we will use will be safe for anyone. Limited to small groups (up to 8 people) for maximum benefit and enjoyment.

Come to my country home studio set in a picturesque village of Essex, just 30 minutes away by train from London Liverpool Street station. Explore over 150 different hat blocks, which are used to make traditional hats, we will create your own hat by blocking and steaming felt over the mould. Finish the day by decorating and adding your own style to the hat and if time permits, enjoy a pub visit in one of the traditional country pubs in the village. Create your own hat, choosing from over 150 different hat blocks, (the moulds needed to shape your hat), learn how to steam and block a hat using traditional hat making techniques. Other things to note Hat blocking involves using your fingers and hands - expect to use your hands to create your hat.

Meet at the Victoria Miro Gallery in London to experience the Yayoi Kusama exhibition. You will be able to spend two minutes in the mirrored room inside the gallery. Have fun getting that perfect instagram picture inside the mirror room. Please note that entry conditions are outside my control. Other things to note Please note that felt blocking involves your hands, avoid having long nails.