28th December 2024 Dressage to Music with Nick Lawson

Have a mid-Christmas treat

Dressage to music demonstration by

Nick Lawson & Mark Walters of Corvedale Equestrian

Join Nick, Mark and guests as they take us through a range of horses from Preliminary to Advanced level, discussing the levels of training. They will also demonstrate a number of freestyle performances to music highlighting areas to gain marks and how to showcase your horse’s talents.

Tickets are £15 each in advance or £18 on the door. Hot drinks and other refreshments will be available.

Please bring a folding chair and blanket with you – we are unable to provide seating.

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cavaliercentre/1465658

Job posting: Yard Manager

About The Cavalier Centre

The Cavalier Centre a fully accessible state of the art equestrian facility located just outside Much Wenlock, in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. The centre offers inclusive horse-based activities such as riding, carriage driving, vaulting, hippotherapy and horse care, all supported by volunteers and team members. It also has a range of other programmes and activities that help people develop life skills, emotional intelligence and wellbeing.

Our small team is dedicated to the wellbeing and development of our participants, the welfare and wellbeing of our equines and the support of our 200+ volunteers. We are a small, tight-knit team that works hard, laughs a lot, and brings energy and enthusiasm to our pioneering work.

We are looking for a highly motivated, qualified, experienced and organised Yard Manager to be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day yard operations at the Cavalier Centre.


Information about the role

The Yard Manager leads the yard team of paid assistants and volunteers to ensure the health and wellbeing of our horses and ponies through excellent care, management and exercise routines. Working with all members of the team and external practitioners to maintain healthy, happy equines for ridden, driven and ground-based activities.

You will be a skilled and capable manager with an excellent knowledge of all areas of horse care and stable management. You will be passionate about welfare and have excellent knowledge of different training methods to keep horses working well and enjoying their daily routine. The yard will run smoothly thanks to your excellent organisation and communication skills.

Hours 40 hrs per week, to include a Saturday or Sunday.

Salary £25,500-£27,500 (pro rata) depending upon experience.

The full job description and person specification is available to download here.


Essential skills and competencies required for this key role

Technical (qualifications and training)

  • BHS Stage 3 or equivalent experience
  • Proficient, experienced rider
  • Experience of yard management in a riding school environment
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

  • Good IT skills and ability to use a range of programmes and applications
  • Experience of equine care and stable management
  • Experience of working with a broad range of people
  • Experience of meeting deadlines and prioritising own work
  • Experience of completing risk assessments

Skills and attributes

  • Budget setting and management
  • Good relationship management skills; ability to engage confidently and sensitively with stakeholders and partners
  • Excellent organisational skills; ability to demonstrate capability in multiple task management
  • A passion for making a difference
  • Strong work ethic and excellent team working abilities
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Willing and enthusiastic, being a role model to volunteers and other members of staff
  • A commitment to prioritising the care of the Centre’s equines

Personal qualities, communicating and relating to others

  • Strong commitment to supporting people with special educational needs and disabilities
  • Resilience, positivity and team working
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Ability to lead and motivate others
  • Working flexibly to meet demand
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Patient and sensitive to the needs of others

Safeguarding

  • Be able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults
  • This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure at an Enhanced level

Other

  • A commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
  • Ability to understand funding regulations and compliance requirements
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality
  • A commitment to continued professional development and the development of the wider team

Other skills and competencies are desirable, please check the full job description HERE


Opportunities for all

The Cavalier Centre is committed to achieving equity for all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We strive to have a diverse workforce because we believe diversity enables better organisational outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees.

We therefore strongly encourage suitably experienced people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted directly about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates for longer than is necessary for the recruitment process.


How to apply

Please provide a cover letter/personal statement highlighting your relevant skills and experience and how they meet the essential skills for this role, along with a CV, and send your application to [email protected].

We want you to be able to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential when applying for the role of Yard Manager. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments to enable us to help with making the application process work for you.

Due to a high volume of applications for our roles, should a cover letter/personal statement not be provided when applying for a role, we will unfortunately not be shortlisting these applications.

Note: we will be speaking to and interviewing candidates throughout the advertised period. Therefore, to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the post at any time.

Closing Date for applications: 9am 14 October, 2024

Interview date: week commencing 21 October, 2024

 

Job posting: Centre Manager

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individual with proven managerial skills and an ability to lead to further develop our ambitious charity.


Information about the role

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individual with proven managerial skills and an ability to lead to further develop our ambitious charity. You’ll have excellent communication skills, a positive outlook, enjoy a flexible and dynamic working environment and have a genuine interest in people. You’ll have the desire and energy to move the organisation forward in an exciting phase of our development.

Hours 40 hrs per week, to include some weekends and evenings.

Salary £35,000-£40,000 depending upon experience.

The full job description and person specification is available to download here.



How to apply

To apply for the post, please email Jane Barker [email protected] detailing the post for which you are applying in the subject line and enclosing your CV and a covering letter.  Applications must be received before 1st October 2024. Please note that only applications including a covering letter, which clearly details how you meet the requirements of the person specification, will be considered.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 7th October either at the Cavalier Centre or remotely via Zoom depending on shortlisted candidates’ location and interested candidates are urged to keep these times free. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants by email.

Job posting: Fundraiser

We are looking for a highly motivated, qualified, experienced and organised Fundraiser to be responsible for securing funds to support the Cavalier Centre’s advocacy and operational work. You should have demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role, with the ability to cover the whole spectrum of fundraising duties, thinking strategically and working operationally.


Information about the role

The Fundraiser will lead the Cavalier Centre’s trust and corporate fundraising efforts, focusing on securing funds from grant-giving trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. This role involves building relationships, raising awareness, and supporting initiatives to improve our fundraising outcomes.

Hours 24 hrs per week. Permanent role.

Salary £30-32,000 (pro rata) depending upon experience.

The full job description and person specification is available to download here.



How to apply

To apply for the post, please email Jane Barker [email protected] detailing the post for which you are applying in the subject line and enclosing your CV and a covering letter.  Applications must be received before 1st October 2024. Please note that only applications including a covering letter, which clearly details how you meet the requirements of the person specification, will be considered.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 7th October either at the Cavalier Centre or remotely via Zoom depending on shortlisted candidates’ location and interested candidates are urged to keep these times free. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants by email.

Film Screening “My Everest” – 28th September 2024

My Everest – Film Screening

Sat 28 Sep 2024 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre, TF8 7DX

A physically disabled man takes on Everest to prove his self-worth, yet when the mountain takes its toll on his body, he is forced to question how far he’s willing to go to seek social acceptance.

My Everest is the story of Max Stainton-Parfitt, and his wonderful support circle, as he takes on the challenge of getting to the Mount Everest base camp on horseback. Max lives with severe cerebral palsy. His effort to get to base camp will be raising was to raise funds for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in the hopes that people like Max can benefit from learning to ride.

Running time: 1 hour 26 minutes

Refreshments will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the Cavalier Centre.

Craft Fair- 16th November 2024

Arts, crafts, knitting, sewing, felting, gifts, cards, Christmas and more…

Saturday 16th November 2024

Arrive at 8:30am for 10am start, ends at 2:30pm

We’re opening up our Indoor Arena to host a Craft Fair on 16th November, 2024.

So whether you’re hunting for Christmas presents, have your own crafts to sell, or just want a morning out to enjoy our facilities and grab some lovely homemade cake, we’d love to see you.

Plus you can have a go on our very own full size mechanical horse!

£15 per car – book online HERE

Terms and conditions HERE

Download a poster HERE

Free entry for buyers

Coffee Morning – 25 July 2024

 

We’d love it if you could join us for a Coffee Morning, hosted by the Cavalier Centre from 10am to 12pm on Thursday 25th July, 2024

  • Join Cavalier Club members and learn about what they do!
  • Find out what you can do if you join the Club
  • Celebrate their successes and see what they have been achieving
  • Enjoy coffee, tea and cake with friends at the Centre

No need to RSVP – we’d just love to see you!


What is Cavalier Club?

  • Cavalier Club supports you to take part in activities with the horses and staff, in a supportive environment
  • You will get to know the horses and people, working together to learn new skills and complete important tasks which keep the centre running smoothly
  • You will work with people who also love horses and the Cavalier Centre!
  • There will be opportunities to find out about other organisations and the work they do, which you might want to get involved with

What we do at Cavalier Club

  • Small groups, up to six people, meet each week to make friends and learn about how to care for the horses
  • We will complete tasks which keep the horses happy and healthy in the stables, fields and around the centre, but we will not ride
  • We will work together, getting to know each other and help the centre
  • Some tasks will need some physical effort and others will be about helping the centre raise to awareness about the work they do
  • We will also arrange a coffee morning and invite guests to celebrate your completion of Cavalier Club

 

Results for the 2024 RDA National Championships

We had a very successful weekend at the RDA National Championships in Hartpury. The full results are below. We also celebrated Georgia H-P winning the RDA’s Young Volunteer of the Year trophy presented by HRH The Princess Royal. Congratulations to all our competitors and horses.

We are incredibly thankful to our participants, ponies, volunteers, coaches, photographers, and team for making all of this happen. We’re so proud of you all!

The full results were:

Friday

RDA Young Volunteer of the Year

  • Georgia H-P

Novice Carriage Driving

  • 4th – Matthew P driving Jack
  • 6th – Peter H driving Jack
  • 10th – Cheryl N driving a borrowed horse

Saturday

Showjumping Level 3

  • 4th – Alison M riding Star

Grade 6 Walk Trot Dressage

  • 4th – Dennie N riding Star (junior)
  • 9th – Blossom B riding Star (Senior)
  • 12th – Georgia H-P riding Heston (Junior)

Grade 6 Canter Dressage

  • 1st and class champion – Alison M riding Star

Countryside Challenge – Independent

  • 2nd – Georgia H-P riding Heston (Junior)
  • 8th – Ellie F riding Star (Senior)

Best Turned Out Junior

  • 2nd – Georgia H-P riding Heston

Best Turned Out Senior

  • 3rd – Blossom B riding Star

Sunday

Grade 6 Walk Dressage

  • 2nd – Louise W riding Star

Open Grade 6 Walk Dressage

  • 1st and Class Champion – Romily E riding Star

Grade 7 Walk Trot

  • 2nd – Diane F riding Star

Grade 7 Walk trot Freestyle

  • 1st and Class Champion – Diane F riding Star

Countryside Challenge led or 1 side walker

  • 2nd – Florence G riding Heston

Best Turned Out Junior

  • 2nd – Florence G riding Heston

Highest placed RDA West Mercia member in Horse Care and Knowledge

  • Florence G

Trophy for the best Leader or Side walker in the Countryside Challenge

  • Annabel Bolton

Photographs available for download here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AXz1xWouQ54rxNNZfoFXkFvi36QVKa_B?usp=sharing

Official photographs for download (payment required) here: https://michaelmartin.co.uk/photos/events-2024/rda-2024-55th-anniversary/

Results for the Wenlock Olympian Games

What a wonderful day we had on Saturday for the Wenlock Olympian Games. As our founder Jane Barker said: “The ponies looked super, the volunteers, as always, are the best and the participants all looked amazingly smart. Well done to you all. A great success!”

Thank you to everyone who competed, to our volunteers and coaches for all their hard work, and to the team for putting it all together. And thank you too to our photographers, and to Helen from the Wenlock Olympian Games committee who presented the rosettes and medals.

The full results were:

Dressage

Senior Independent Walk Only

  • Ellie F, riding Theo – 2nd place
  • Delphine W, riding Star – 1st place

Senior Independent Walk & Trot

  • Di F, riding Sion – 1st place

Senior Led Walk Only

  • Emily B, riding Theo – 1st place

Junior Independent Walk & Trot

  • Jessica F, riding Finn – 1st place

Junior Led Walk Only

  • Sienna L-R, riding Archie – 2nd place
  • River-May F, riding Heston – 1st place

Senior Medals: Delphine W (Gold), Diane F (Silver), Ellie F (Bronze)
Junior Medals: River-May F (Gold), Sienna L-R, (Silver), Jessica M (Bronze)

Vaulting

  • Alice G – 1st place & gold medal
  • Lauren N – 2nd place & silver medal
  • Evie N – 3rd place & bronze medal
  • River-May F – 4th place
  • Michael S-G – 5th place
  • Ava O – 6th place
  • Claire H – 7th place
  • Ianthe P – 8th place

Countryside Challenge

Senior Independent

  • Julie K, riding Star – 1st place
  • Ellie F, riding Sion – 2nd place

Senior Led

  • Emily B, riding Theo – 1st place

Junior Independent

  • Florence G, riding Heston – 1st place
  • Jessica M, riding Finn – 2nd place

Junior Led

  • Sienna L-R, riding Archie – 1st place

Senior Medals: Emily B (Gold), Julie K (Silver), Ellie F (Bronze)
Junior Medals: Florence G (Gold), Jessica M, (Silver), Sienna L-R (Bronze)

Photographs available for download here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17gfGAQaHke_w9FLP2NVBprf6ah0Aoy4v?usp=sharing

 

Wenlock Olympian Society Games – 6th July 2024

 

RDA Equestrian Competition

Wenlock Olympian Society
Saturday 6th July 2024

Dressage from 10am
Vaulting from 1pm
Countryside Challenge from 2:30pm

You are invited to compete in the RDA Equestrian Competition at the Cavalier Centre.

As part of the Wenlock Olympian Society Games, we are hosting an RDA Equestrian Competition.

There will be Walk Trot (with Leader) and Walk Trot (Independent) tests, as well as the ever-popular Countryside Challenge. And new this year, will be RDA vaulting.

Entries are £14 per class with time slots given to each rider. Places will not be assigned without payment.

To enter, please complete the online booking form:

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