Saturday 1st June - 10am to 3pm
Saturday 17th August - 10am to 3pm
COSTS:
Participant - £285 per person
Spectator - £50 per person
Photography - £80 per participant
NOTE:
Places can be reserved with a £100 Deposit. Deposits are non-refundable or transferable.
Balance payment is due 14 days before the event
We are so excited to be offering visitors the unique opportunity to walk with our Friesian horses on the beach once again this year.
But thats not all - the trip to the beach is just one part of a day immersing yourself in the Friesian magic both at our beautiful farm in the Lake District and out on the sands.
Many people dream of riding a horse on the beach but for various reasons (age, fitness, experience or confidence) its not possible - so we're offering the next best thing!
Even though we spend every day with our Friesian family it ALWAYS feels magical to be around them, to walk beside them or simply watch them from the ground and we LOVE to share that feeling with our visitors both physically and virtually.
We know all our horses inside out and some have spent many hours at the beach over the years. We know which ones are relaxed and happy just going for a gentle stroll on the sands, which ones like a roll in the sand or even a splash in the water!
You can join us as a 'Participant' and may bring a maximum of 3 'Spectators' with you for the day.
On each day we will be taking 3 Friesian Horses, each will be supervised and accompanied by a member of our team with a maximum of 2 Participants per horse.
This is what your day will include:
10:00am - Arrival at the farm
*Introduction to the team and to everyone joining us for the day (ALL)
*Tour of the farm and facilities to 'Meet the Horses' and learn a little more about them, our Sanctuary scheme and what we do here (ALL)
*Introduction to the horses heading to the Beach. This is your chance to get to know them, learn about their characters, how to lead them safely and build your confidence. We will make the final allocation of horses to participants at this time (Participants Only)
*Groom & prepare horses for travelling to the beach (Participants Only)
*Make yourselves at home on the yard, chatting to all the horses and team (Spectators)
12:00pm - Travel to Bardsea Beach
*The journey takes 40minutes in the horsebox and all visitors will need to follow in their own vehicles. (ALL)
*Unload the horses and prepare them for their walk (Participants)
*Head out to the beach where the time leading the horses will be split equally between participants. There is no set distance or route to walk as this will be individually tailored (Participants)
*Spectators are welcome to join us out on the sands
3:00pm - Finish & Return to the Farm
*You can choose to leave from the beach OR join us back at the farm to clean the horses up and put them to bed for the night (ALL)
BEACH WALKING - £100 DEPOSIT secures your place
Weather
We have chosen dates when it is more likely the weather will be kind to us.
Even with light rain on a summers day it is a lovely experience however if we do get gale force winds and driving rain we will look at rescheduling the trip as its important horses and visitors enjoy the day and are safe and happy. If we have to make this decision, you will be advised asap and your payment will be transferred to the next mutually convenient date.
Clothing
Sturdy footwear and long waterproof boots/wellies are recommended if you wish to paddle in the water with the horses and not get wet feet!!
Waterproof trousers / jackets and gloves are recommended
Refreshments
Please bring a packed lunch with you for the day
Hot and cold drinks will be available at the farm and there is an excellent ice cream van located at the beach (Roys Ice creams) who also serve drinks
