Pontispool Camp 2025
"Brilliant Weekend , very hot on Saturday, but everyone, horses and humans coped" Aliana -one of our amazing Instructors, who stood out in the heat to help make camp a success
"Ruby and I had the best time and would like to thank Pip and the riding club for being so welcoming and supportive. All the instructors were amazing. We learnt a lot and it was so lovely to be able to get involved" Gemma
Well done everyone who attended this years Camp, and made it a great success. Hopefully we'll see you all at the next one
Camp 2026
Blackdown Mendip Riding Club 2026 Camp will be at Pontispool June 19-21
Instructors confirmed as:
-Alaina Webster
- Tracy Reynolds
- Claire Loney
The options available are:
* EARLY BIRD DEALS FOR MEMBERS
INSTRUCTIONAL CAMP
Over the course of the weekend riders will receive up to 4 sessions of group instruction which will consist of flat, poles, grids, SJ and XC.
You select how many of each session you would prefer (maximum of 2 XC) and we will do our best to accommodate your request. So you want an all flat camp - book it. Want to jump, jump and jump - you got it!
All sessions will be made up of small groups according to rider/horse abilities and requirements.
2026 prices:
BMRC members -£280 Early bird (before end of March) £300 from April
Other Riding Club Members -£320
NON RIDING CAMP
For parents / guardians accompanying junior members, owners of horses being ridden by others or partners coming along to join in
- there's still plenty of fun to be had 'on the ground!'
The cost includes a two night fully catered mini break (breakfast, lunch and dinner!) - with plenty of walking opportunities (as the non-paid groom and photographer for your rider!) and on-site entertainment...
- please bring you own bedding, plasters and alcohol!
2026 prices:
BMRC members -£120
Other Riding Club Members -£140
2026 prices:
BMRC members -£200
Other Riding Club Members -£240
Important information before you book!
For 2026 there will be a non-refundable £50 deposit to reserve a space, paid at the time of booking. With the balance to be paid by the end of April
Cancellation information:
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Camp deposit of £50 is non-refundable.
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Cancellations after the end of April may only be refunded, less the deposit, if your space is filled with another paid booking – This means if the camp space is not filled you will be required to pay the total balance in full.
Please also remember:
Horse Passports & Flu Vaccinations
All horses and ponies attending camp must comply with the venue's policy
Riding Hats & Body Protectors
It is the responsibility of all riders to wear hats and body protectors that are fully compliant with current Riding Club standards. [New back protector standards for 2024!] Any rider found not to be wearing the correct standard hat and body protector will not be allowed to ride.
Equipment
Please bring your own horse feed, mucking out equipment, wheelbarrow, water bucket, feed bowls etc.
Finally, sadly dogs are not allowed at camp
Book your place!
* EARLY BIRD DEALS FOR MEMBERS
